Where federal research funding goes

The folks at Research Crossroads have created a highly accessible and interesting view into the distribution of federal research funding from the NIH and the NSF. Take a look at their state-by-state breakdown of funding. You can also drill into detail about what research was awarded, to which institution, and to whom. A very useful and interesting portal into public research award data. From their press release:

“ResearchCrossroads connects academia, research foundations and the pharmaceutical industry in ways never before possible,” says Kyle Brown, Founder of ResearchCrossroads. “Often, scientists are conducting research that may be useful in other diseases, but there is little information sharing today. For example, many neurological disease foundations are struggling with how to deliver treatments effectively to the brain. ResearchCrossroads connects those scientists and organizations working on similar research, speeding discovery.”