The Promise of Science and Engineering:
An Investment in the Future

1996-1997 Annual Report


Financial Table for Fiscal Years 1996 and 1997


FY 1996
Number of Awards
FY 1996
Amount in Millions
FY 1997
Number of Awards
FY 1997
Amount in Millions

Biological Sciences

2,963 $304.43 2,901 $324.27

Computer &
Information Science &
Engineering

1,434 $262.43 1,463 $272.96

Engineering

2,823 $322.70 2,738 $349.41

Geosciences

2582 $424.49 2,592 $444.33

Mathematical &
Physical Sciences

4,389 $660.51 4,382 $693.45

Social, Behavioral &
Economic Sciences

1,663 $119.31 1,710 $122.61

U.S. Polar Programs

478 $231.28 520 $224.23

Critical Technologies Institute

1 $2.63 1 $2.67

Education & Human Resources

2,327 $601.16 2,193 $619.14

Academic Research
Infrastructure

38 $70.89 76 $30.02

Major Research Equipment

1 $70.00 6 $76.13