Federally Funded Research (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption Federally funded research and development centers invested $18.5 billion in R&D in fiscal year 2015. This graph breaks that funding down by broad categories of research. Credit NSF Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.