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January 06, 2021 | Tom Ballard

AAAS report says U.S. 10th in R&D intensity but first in spending

The U.S. is currently ranked 10th in research and development intensity, but has continued to lead the pack in total research and development spending.

That’s according to the American Association for the Advancement of Science in its recently published report titled “A Snapshot of U.S. R&D Competitiveness: 2020 Update.” The report analyzes the role R&D investment plays within the U.S. while also examining research and development trends globally.


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