Federal Funds: Limited Increases for Research and Student Aid

Graphic: A Leveling of Funds for Academic Research

Related articles: Financial Outlook 2004By JEFFREY BRAINARD and STEPHEN BURD

An unprecedented five-year run-up in federal spending on academic research has ended, with smaller increases forecast for 2004 and the next few years. Increases in direct federal support for student aid will also be minimal.

The spate of good years came largely because Congress doubled the

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