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Scientists 2011Scientists 2011
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Education and EmploymentEducation and Employment of Biological and Medicalof Biological and Medical
Scientists 2011Scientists 2011 Data from National SurveysData from National Surveys
Howard H Garrison Kim Ngo
FASEB Office of Public Affairs
Graduate School Application Graduate School Applications in Biological and Health
Sciences [Slide 9]
Contents 16 Click title to link to slide
Sciences [Slide 9]
Graduate Records Examination (GRE) Scores Mean Quantitative Scores of US Citizens and Permanent
Residents Intending to Enroll in Biological and Health Sciences [Slide 11]
Graduate School Enrollment First Time Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences
Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments byGraduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by CitizenshipVisa Status [Slide 13]
First Time Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only) [Slide 14]
2
1
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Contents 26 Click title to link to slide Graduate School Enrollment (continued)
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Grantingg Departments byy CitizenshipVisa Statusp p US Citizens amp Permanent Residents and Temporary
Residents [Slide 15] US Citizens amp Permanent Residents Only [Slide 16] Temporary Residents Only [Slide 17]
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students inDoctorate Granting Departments by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only) [Slide 18]
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students inDoctorate Granting Departments by Sex Doctorate Granting Departments by Sex [Slide 19][Slide 19]
Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Studentsin Doctorate Granting Departments by Mechanism of Support [Slide 20]
NIH Trainees and Fellows Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Positions on NIH Training
Grants and Fellowships [Slide 22]
3
Contents 36 Click title to link to slide NIH Trainees and Fellows (continued)
Fellowship (F32) Applications Reviewed and Awarded [Slide 23]23]
NIH Spending on Training Grants and Fellowships [Slide 24]
Doctorate Awards Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical
Sciences by CitizenshipVisa Status [Slide 26]
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only) [Slide 27]]y) [
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Sex [Slide 28]
Academic Postdoctoral Appointments Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Citizenship Visa
Status [Slide 30]
4
2
t t
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Contents 46 Click title to link to slide Academic Postdoctoral Appointments (continued)
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and Citizenship Visa Status
US d T R id P d i h MD PhD [Slid 31] US and Temporary Resident Postdocs with MD or PhD [Slide 31] US Postdocs with MD or PhD [Slide 32] Temporary Resident Postdocs with MD or PhD [Slide 33]
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Sex and Citizenship Visa Status [Slide 34]
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Source of Support [Slide 35]
Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs from US Institutions
P f US Bi di l PhD ith P d 1 2 Y Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD [Slide 37]
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD [Slide 38]
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD [Slide 39]
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD [Slide 40]
5
Contents 56 Click title to link to slide Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients
from US Universities Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Science Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Science
Doctorates [Slide 42]
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs from US Institutions Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of
Employment [Slide 44]
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment [Slide 45]
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status [Slide 46]
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status [Slide 47]
Percentage of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total [Slide 48]
6
3
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs from US Institutions (continued)
P t f U S Bi di l S i PhD H ldi T
Contents 66 Click title to link to slide
Percentage of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD [Slide 49]
Medical School Faculty Appointments Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and
Department Type [Slide 51]
Total and New Faculty 1970 to 2007 in US Medical Schools [Slide 52]
NIH Grant Applications and Awards NIH Grant Applications and Awards Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
[Slide 54]
Number of Competing Awards (Including First R01) [Slide 55]
7
Graduate School A li ti Application
8
4
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
250000
300000
Biological Sciences Health and Medical Sciences
Graduate School Applications in Health and Biological Sciences
100000
150000
200000
Nu
mb
er
0
50000
Source httpwwwcgsnetorg 9Return to Contents
Graduate Records E i i (GRE) S Examination (GRE) Scores
10
5
588 590 597 597 613
627 630 632 631 629 627 625
503 503 507 521
507
535 545 548 552 552 551 549 549
520
Biological Sciences 1989-1998 Series
Biological Sciences 1997-2009 Series
Health Medical Sciences 1989-1998 Series
Health Medical Sciences 1997-2009 Series
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Mean Quantitative Scores of US Citizens and Permanent Residents Intending to Enroll in Biological and Health Sciences
626
587
509 551
Sco
re
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Academic Year Ending
Source httpwwwetsorg 11Return to Contents
Data are for 4 years ending in reference date
Graduate School E ll tEnrollment
12
6
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
14 000
16000
18000
First Time Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by CitizenshipVisa Status
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
Nu
mb
er
Temporary Residents
0
2000
4000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 13Return to Contents
14000
16000 Other American Indian or Alaskan Native Hispanic Latino Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino) Asian or Pacific Islander
First Time Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
6000
8000
10000
12000
Nu
mb
er
Asian or Pacific Islander White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
2000
4000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
14Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
7
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by CitizenshipVisa Status
70000
80000
90000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
Nu
mb
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Temporary Residents
0
10000
20000
p y
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 15Return to Contents
60000
70000
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
er
0
10000
1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
16Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
8
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60000
70000
Temporary Residents
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments Temporary Residents Only
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
er
0
10000
1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
17Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
90000 Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaskan Native
HispanicLatino HispanicLatino
BlackAfrican American (non-HispanicLatino)
Asian or Pacific Islander
White (non-HispanicLatino)
80000
70000
60000
50000
40000
30000
20000
10000
0
Nu
mb
er
Return to Contents 18Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
9
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
70000
80000
90000
Female Male
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Sex
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
Nu
mb
er
0
10000
19Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
70000
80000
90000
Research Assistantships
Other (including self)
Teaching Assistantships
Traineeships
Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Mechanism of Support
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
Nu
mb
er
Traineeships
Fellowships
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 20
0
10000
Return to Contents
10
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Trainees and F llFellows
21
Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Full-Time Positions Awarded on NIH Training Grants and Fellowships
20000
18000
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Post Docs
Pre Docs
Nu
mb
er
Return to Contents 22Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
11
Education and Employment of Biological and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
272012
12
Fellowship (F32) Applications Reviewed and Awarded
400
450
500
2500
3000 Applications Awards Success Rate
150
200
250
300
350
1000
1500
2000
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Nu
mb
er
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 23
00
50
100
0
500
Return to Contents
NIH Spending on Training Grants and Fellowships
600000
700000
800000
35
40
45
200000
300000
400000
500000
10
15
20
25
30
Th
ou
san
ds
of D
olla
rs
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Percent of total NIH budget Dollars
24Source httpofficeofbudgetodnihgovUIHistoricalBudgetRequestshtm
0
100000
00
05
Return to Contents
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
D t t A dDoctorate Awards
25
7 000
8000
9000
10000
Unknown Citizenship
Temporary Residents
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by CitizenshipVisa Status
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Nu
mb
er
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
0
1000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates 26Return to Contents
13
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
7000
8000
Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic Latino
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
3000
4000
5000
6000
Nu
mb
er
Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino)
Asian or Pacific Islander-Combined
White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
1000
2000
1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009
27Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Sex
8000
9000
10000
Female Male
2 000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Nu
mb
er
28
0
1000
2000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
14
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Academic Postdoctoral A i t tAppointments
29
30000
35000
40000
Temporary Residents
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by CitizenshipVisa Status
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
er
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 30Return to Contents
15
00
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
30000
35000
40000 Temporary Residents with MD
Temporary Residents with PhD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and CitizenshipVisa Status
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
er
0
31Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
16000
18000
20000
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
Nu
mb
er
0
2000
0
32Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
16
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
20000
25000
Temporary Residents with MD
Temporary Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree Temporary Residents Only
5000
10000
15000
Nu
mb
er
0
33Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Sex and Citizenship Visa Status
30000
35000
40000
Foreign Postdocs Female
US Postdocs Female
Foreign Postdocs Male
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
er
US Postdocs Male
34
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
17
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Source of Support
30000
35000
40000
Research Grants
Non-Federal Sources
Traineeships
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
er
Fellowships
35
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
37Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Per
cen
tag
e
0
10
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
19
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
20
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
ge
in U
S
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Two-Year Stay Rate
Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
21
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
er
Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
22
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
tag
e
Other Government
0
10
20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Industrial All Academic
Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
50 000
60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
er
-
10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
23
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
24
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
rce
nt N
ew
Fa
cu
lty
Nu
mb
er
0
2
0
5000
10000
Source httpwwwaamcorg 52Return to Contents
26
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 55Return to Contents
For comments or questions please contact Kim Ngo at kngofaseborg or call 301-634-7650
28
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Contents 26 Click title to link to slide Graduate School Enrollment (continued)
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Grantingg Departments byy CitizenshipVisa Statusp p US Citizens amp Permanent Residents and Temporary
Residents [Slide 15] US Citizens amp Permanent Residents Only [Slide 16] Temporary Residents Only [Slide 17]
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students inDoctorate Granting Departments by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only) [Slide 18]
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students inDoctorate Granting Departments by Sex Doctorate Granting Departments by Sex [Slide 19][Slide 19]
Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Studentsin Doctorate Granting Departments by Mechanism of Support [Slide 20]
NIH Trainees and Fellows Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Positions on NIH Training
Grants and Fellowships [Slide 22]
3
Contents 36 Click title to link to slide NIH Trainees and Fellows (continued)
Fellowship (F32) Applications Reviewed and Awarded [Slide 23]23]
NIH Spending on Training Grants and Fellowships [Slide 24]
Doctorate Awards Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical
Sciences by CitizenshipVisa Status [Slide 26]
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only) [Slide 27]]y) [
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Sex [Slide 28]
Academic Postdoctoral Appointments Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Citizenship Visa
Status [Slide 30]
4
2
t t
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Contents 46 Click title to link to slide Academic Postdoctoral Appointments (continued)
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and Citizenship Visa Status
US d T R id P d i h MD PhD [Slid 31] US and Temporary Resident Postdocs with MD or PhD [Slide 31] US Postdocs with MD or PhD [Slide 32] Temporary Resident Postdocs with MD or PhD [Slide 33]
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Sex and Citizenship Visa Status [Slide 34]
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Source of Support [Slide 35]
Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs from US Institutions
P f US Bi di l PhD ith P d 1 2 Y Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD [Slide 37]
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD [Slide 38]
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD [Slide 39]
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD [Slide 40]
5
Contents 56 Click title to link to slide Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients
from US Universities Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Science Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Science
Doctorates [Slide 42]
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs from US Institutions Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of
Employment [Slide 44]
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment [Slide 45]
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status [Slide 46]
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status [Slide 47]
Percentage of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total [Slide 48]
6
3
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs from US Institutions (continued)
P t f U S Bi di l S i PhD H ldi T
Contents 66 Click title to link to slide
Percentage of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD [Slide 49]
Medical School Faculty Appointments Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and
Department Type [Slide 51]
Total and New Faculty 1970 to 2007 in US Medical Schools [Slide 52]
NIH Grant Applications and Awards NIH Grant Applications and Awards Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
[Slide 54]
Number of Competing Awards (Including First R01) [Slide 55]
7
Graduate School A li ti Application
8
4
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
250000
300000
Biological Sciences Health and Medical Sciences
Graduate School Applications in Health and Biological Sciences
100000
150000
200000
Nu
mb
er
0
50000
Source httpwwwcgsnetorg 9Return to Contents
Graduate Records E i i (GRE) S Examination (GRE) Scores
10
5
588 590 597 597 613
627 630 632 631 629 627 625
503 503 507 521
507
535 545 548 552 552 551 549 549
520
Biological Sciences 1989-1998 Series
Biological Sciences 1997-2009 Series
Health Medical Sciences 1989-1998 Series
Health Medical Sciences 1997-2009 Series
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Mean Quantitative Scores of US Citizens and Permanent Residents Intending to Enroll in Biological and Health Sciences
626
587
509 551
Sco
re
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Academic Year Ending
Source httpwwwetsorg 11Return to Contents
Data are for 4 years ending in reference date
Graduate School E ll tEnrollment
12
6
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
14 000
16000
18000
First Time Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by CitizenshipVisa Status
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
Nu
mb
er
Temporary Residents
0
2000
4000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 13Return to Contents
14000
16000 Other American Indian or Alaskan Native Hispanic Latino Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino) Asian or Pacific Islander
First Time Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
6000
8000
10000
12000
Nu
mb
er
Asian or Pacific Islander White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
2000
4000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
14Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
7
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by CitizenshipVisa Status
70000
80000
90000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
Nu
mb
er
Temporary Residents
0
10000
20000
p y
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 15Return to Contents
60000
70000
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
er
0
10000
1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
16Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60000
70000
Temporary Residents
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments Temporary Residents Only
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
er
0
10000
1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
17Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
90000 Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaskan Native
HispanicLatino HispanicLatino
BlackAfrican American (non-HispanicLatino)
Asian or Pacific Islander
White (non-HispanicLatino)
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20000
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19Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
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Research Assistantships
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Teaching Assistantships
Traineeships
Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Mechanism of Support
20000
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Return to Contents
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NIH Trainees and F llFellows
21
Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Full-Time Positions Awarded on NIH Training Grants and Fellowships
20000
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Nu
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Education and Employment of Biological and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
272012
12
Fellowship (F32) Applications Reviewed and Awarded
400
450
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2500
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150
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Return to Contents
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45
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24Source httpofficeofbudgetodnihgovUIHistoricalBudgetRequestshtm
0
100000
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05
Return to Contents
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
D t t A dDoctorate Awards
25
7 000
8000
9000
10000
Unknown Citizenship
Temporary Residents
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by CitizenshipVisa Status
2000
3000
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6000
7000
Nu
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US Citizens and Permanent Residents
0
1000
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13
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
7000
8000
Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic Latino
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
3000
4000
5000
6000
Nu
mb
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Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino)
Asian or Pacific Islander-Combined
White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
1000
2000
1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Academic Postdoctoral A i t tAppointments
29
30000
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40000
Temporary Residents
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by CitizenshipVisa Status
10000
15000
20000
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5000
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00
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
30000
35000
40000 Temporary Residents with MD
Temporary Residents with PhD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and CitizenshipVisa Status
5000
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Nu
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31Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD
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4000
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32Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
20000
25000
Temporary Residents with MD
Temporary Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree Temporary Residents Only
5000
10000
15000
Nu
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0
33Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Sex and Citizenship Visa Status
30000
35000
40000
Foreign Postdocs Female
US Postdocs Female
Foreign Postdocs Male
10000
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20000
25000
Nu
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34
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5000
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Source of Support
30000
35000
40000
Research Grants
Non-Federal Sources
Traineeships
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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Fellowships
35
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
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0
10
37Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Per
cen
tag
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0
10
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
19
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
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0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Pe
rce
nta
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0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
20
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
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in U
S
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Two-Year Stay Rate
Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
21
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
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Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
22
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
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Other Government
0
10
20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Industrial All Academic
Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
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60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
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10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
23
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
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0
5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
24
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
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nta
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0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
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PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
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30000
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Source httpwwwaamcorg 52Return to Contents
26
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
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2000
0
Nu
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For comments or questions please contact Kim Ngo at kngofaseborg or call 301-634-7650
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Contents 46 Click title to link to slide Academic Postdoctoral Appointments (continued)
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and Citizenship Visa Status
US d T R id P d i h MD PhD [Slid 31] US and Temporary Resident Postdocs with MD or PhD [Slide 31] US Postdocs with MD or PhD [Slide 32] Temporary Resident Postdocs with MD or PhD [Slide 33]
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Sex and Citizenship Visa Status [Slide 34]
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Source of Support [Slide 35]
Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs from US Institutions
P f US Bi di l PhD ith P d 1 2 Y Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD [Slide 37]
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD [Slide 38]
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD [Slide 39]
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD [Slide 40]
5
Contents 56 Click title to link to slide Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients
from US Universities Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Science Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Science
Doctorates [Slide 42]
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs from US Institutions Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of
Employment [Slide 44]
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment [Slide 45]
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status [Slide 46]
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status [Slide 47]
Percentage of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total [Slide 48]
6
3
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs from US Institutions (continued)
P t f U S Bi di l S i PhD H ldi T
Contents 66 Click title to link to slide
Percentage of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD [Slide 49]
Medical School Faculty Appointments Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and
Department Type [Slide 51]
Total and New Faculty 1970 to 2007 in US Medical Schools [Slide 52]
NIH Grant Applications and Awards NIH Grant Applications and Awards Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
[Slide 54]
Number of Competing Awards (Including First R01) [Slide 55]
7
Graduate School A li ti Application
8
4
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
250000
300000
Biological Sciences Health and Medical Sciences
Graduate School Applications in Health and Biological Sciences
100000
150000
200000
Nu
mb
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0
50000
Source httpwwwcgsnetorg 9Return to Contents
Graduate Records E i i (GRE) S Examination (GRE) Scores
10
5
588 590 597 597 613
627 630 632 631 629 627 625
503 503 507 521
507
535 545 548 552 552 551 549 549
520
Biological Sciences 1989-1998 Series
Biological Sciences 1997-2009 Series
Health Medical Sciences 1989-1998 Series
Health Medical Sciences 1997-2009 Series
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Mean Quantitative Scores of US Citizens and Permanent Residents Intending to Enroll in Biological and Health Sciences
626
587
509 551
Sco
re
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Academic Year Ending
Source httpwwwetsorg 11Return to Contents
Data are for 4 years ending in reference date
Graduate School E ll tEnrollment
12
6
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
14 000
16000
18000
First Time Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by CitizenshipVisa Status
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
Nu
mb
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Temporary Residents
0
2000
4000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 13Return to Contents
14000
16000 Other American Indian or Alaskan Native Hispanic Latino Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino) Asian or Pacific Islander
First Time Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
6000
8000
10000
12000
Nu
mb
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Asian or Pacific Islander White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
2000
4000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
14Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
7
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by CitizenshipVisa Status
70000
80000
90000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
Nu
mb
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Temporary Residents
0
10000
20000
p y
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 15Return to Contents
60000
70000
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
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0
10000
1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
16Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
8
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60000
70000
Temporary Residents
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments Temporary Residents Only
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
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0
10000
1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
17Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
90000 Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaskan Native
HispanicLatino HispanicLatino
BlackAfrican American (non-HispanicLatino)
Asian or Pacific Islander
White (non-HispanicLatino)
80000
70000
60000
50000
40000
30000
20000
10000
0
Nu
mb
er
Return to Contents 18Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
9
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
70000
80000
90000
Female Male
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Sex
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
Nu
mb
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0
10000
19Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
70000
80000
90000
Research Assistantships
Other (including self)
Teaching Assistantships
Traineeships
Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Mechanism of Support
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
Nu
mb
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Traineeships
Fellowships
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 20
0
10000
Return to Contents
10
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Trainees and F llFellows
21
Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Full-Time Positions Awarded on NIH Training Grants and Fellowships
20000
18000
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Post Docs
Pre Docs
Nu
mb
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Return to Contents 22Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
11
Education and Employment of Biological and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
272012
12
Fellowship (F32) Applications Reviewed and Awarded
400
450
500
2500
3000 Applications Awards Success Rate
150
200
250
300
350
1000
1500
2000
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Nu
mb
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Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 23
00
50
100
0
500
Return to Contents
NIH Spending on Training Grants and Fellowships
600000
700000
800000
35
40
45
200000
300000
400000
500000
10
15
20
25
30
Th
ou
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ds
of D
olla
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Pe
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Percent of total NIH budget Dollars
24Source httpofficeofbudgetodnihgovUIHistoricalBudgetRequestshtm
0
100000
00
05
Return to Contents
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
D t t A dDoctorate Awards
25
7 000
8000
9000
10000
Unknown Citizenship
Temporary Residents
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by CitizenshipVisa Status
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Nu
mb
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US Citizens and Permanent Residents
0
1000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates 26Return to Contents
13
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
7000
8000
Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic Latino
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
3000
4000
5000
6000
Nu
mb
er
Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino)
Asian or Pacific Islander-Combined
White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
1000
2000
1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009
27Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Sex
8000
9000
10000
Female Male
2 000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Nu
mb
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28
0
1000
2000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
14
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Academic Postdoctoral A i t tAppointments
29
30000
35000
40000
Temporary Residents
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by CitizenshipVisa Status
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 30Return to Contents
15
00
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
30000
35000
40000 Temporary Residents with MD
Temporary Residents with PhD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and CitizenshipVisa Status
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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0
31Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
16000
18000
20000
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
Nu
mb
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0
2000
0
32Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
16
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
20000
25000
Temporary Residents with MD
Temporary Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree Temporary Residents Only
5000
10000
15000
Nu
mb
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0
33Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Sex and Citizenship Visa Status
30000
35000
40000
Foreign Postdocs Female
US Postdocs Female
Foreign Postdocs Male
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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US Postdocs Male
34
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
17
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Source of Support
30000
35000
40000
Research Grants
Non-Federal Sources
Traineeships
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
er
Fellowships
35
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
37Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Per
cen
tag
e
0
10
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
19
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
20
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
ge
in U
S
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Two-Year Stay Rate
Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
21
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
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Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
22
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
tag
e
Other Government
0
10
20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Industrial All Academic
Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
50 000
60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
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-
10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
23
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
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15
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35
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49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
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MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
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Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
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Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
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46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
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38
36
34
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All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
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Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs from US Institutions (continued)
P t f U S Bi di l S i PhD H ldi T
Contents 66 Click title to link to slide
Percentage of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD [Slide 49]
Medical School Faculty Appointments Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and
Department Type [Slide 51]
Total and New Faculty 1970 to 2007 in US Medical Schools [Slide 52]
NIH Grant Applications and Awards NIH Grant Applications and Awards Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
[Slide 54]
Number of Competing Awards (Including First R01) [Slide 55]
7
Graduate School A li ti Application
8
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Biological Sciences Health and Medical Sciences
Graduate School Applications in Health and Biological Sciences
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Source httpwwwcgsnetorg 9Return to Contents
Graduate Records E i i (GRE) S Examination (GRE) Scores
10
5
588 590 597 597 613
627 630 632 631 629 627 625
503 503 507 521
507
535 545 548 552 552 551 549 549
520
Biological Sciences 1989-1998 Series
Biological Sciences 1997-2009 Series
Health Medical Sciences 1989-1998 Series
Health Medical Sciences 1997-2009 Series
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Mean Quantitative Scores of US Citizens and Permanent Residents Intending to Enroll in Biological and Health Sciences
626
587
509 551
Sco
re
700
600
500
400
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0
Academic Year Ending
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Graduate School E ll tEnrollment
12
6
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
14 000
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18000
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6000
8000
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12000
14000
Nu
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0
2000
4000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
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14000
16000 Other American Indian or Alaskan Native Hispanic Latino Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino) Asian or Pacific Islander
First Time Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
6000
8000
10000
12000
Nu
mb
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Asian or Pacific Islander White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
14Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
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20000
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1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
16Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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20000
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1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
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90000 Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaskan Native
HispanicLatino HispanicLatino
BlackAfrican American (non-HispanicLatino)
Asian or Pacific Islander
White (non-HispanicLatino)
80000
70000
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Nu
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
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Female Male
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20000
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Nu
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19Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
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90000
Research Assistantships
Other (including self)
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Traineeships
Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Mechanism of Support
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
Nu
mb
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Traineeships
Fellowships
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0
10000
Return to Contents
10
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Trainees and F llFellows
21
Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Full-Time Positions Awarded on NIH Training Grants and Fellowships
20000
18000
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Post Docs
Pre Docs
Nu
mb
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Return to Contents 22Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
11
Education and Employment of Biological and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
272012
12
Fellowship (F32) Applications Reviewed and Awarded
400
450
500
2500
3000 Applications Awards Success Rate
150
200
250
300
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1000
1500
2000
Pe
rce
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ge
Nu
mb
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00
50
100
0
500
Return to Contents
NIH Spending on Training Grants and Fellowships
600000
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35
40
45
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10
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24Source httpofficeofbudgetodnihgovUIHistoricalBudgetRequestshtm
0
100000
00
05
Return to Contents
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
D t t A dDoctorate Awards
25
7 000
8000
9000
10000
Unknown Citizenship
Temporary Residents
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by CitizenshipVisa Status
2000
3000
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6000
7000
Nu
mb
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US Citizens and Permanent Residents
0
1000
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13
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
7000
8000
Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic Latino
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
3000
4000
5000
6000
Nu
mb
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Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino)
Asian or Pacific Islander-Combined
White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
1000
2000
1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009
27Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
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8000
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Female Male
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28
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2000
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Academic Postdoctoral A i t tAppointments
29
30000
35000
40000
Temporary Residents
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by CitizenshipVisa Status
10000
15000
20000
25000
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15
00
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
30000
35000
40000 Temporary Residents with MD
Temporary Residents with PhD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and CitizenshipVisa Status
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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0
31Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
16000
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US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
4000
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32Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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Temporary Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree Temporary Residents Only
5000
10000
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Nu
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33Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Sex and Citizenship Visa Status
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35000
40000
Foreign Postdocs Female
US Postdocs Female
Foreign Postdocs Male
10000
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20000
25000
Nu
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34
0
5000
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17
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Source of Support
30000
35000
40000
Research Grants
Non-Federal Sources
Traineeships
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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Fellowships
35
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
37Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Per
cen
tag
e
0
10
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
19
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Pe
rce
nta
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0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
20
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
ge
in U
S
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Two-Year Stay Rate
Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
21
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
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Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
22
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
tag
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Other Government
0
10
20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Industrial All Academic
Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
50 000
60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
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-
10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
23
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
24
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
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PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
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f Aw
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s
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 55Return to Contents
For comments or questions please contact Kim Ngo at kngofaseborg or call 301-634-7650
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
250000
300000
Biological Sciences Health and Medical Sciences
Graduate School Applications in Health and Biological Sciences
100000
150000
200000
Nu
mb
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0
50000
Source httpwwwcgsnetorg 9Return to Contents
Graduate Records E i i (GRE) S Examination (GRE) Scores
10
5
588 590 597 597 613
627 630 632 631 629 627 625
503 503 507 521
507
535 545 548 552 552 551 549 549
520
Biological Sciences 1989-1998 Series
Biological Sciences 1997-2009 Series
Health Medical Sciences 1989-1998 Series
Health Medical Sciences 1997-2009 Series
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Mean Quantitative Scores of US Citizens and Permanent Residents Intending to Enroll in Biological and Health Sciences
626
587
509 551
Sco
re
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Academic Year Ending
Source httpwwwetsorg 11Return to Contents
Data are for 4 years ending in reference date
Graduate School E ll tEnrollment
12
6
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
14 000
16000
18000
First Time Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by CitizenshipVisa Status
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
Nu
mb
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Temporary Residents
0
2000
4000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 13Return to Contents
14000
16000 Other American Indian or Alaskan Native Hispanic Latino Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino) Asian or Pacific Islander
First Time Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
6000
8000
10000
12000
Nu
mb
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Asian or Pacific Islander White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
2000
4000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
14Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
7
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by CitizenshipVisa Status
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Nu
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0
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US Citizens and Permanent Residents
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70000
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
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20000
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50000
Nu
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1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
16Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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Temporary Residents
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20000
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Nu
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1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
17Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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90000 Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaskan Native
HispanicLatino HispanicLatino
BlackAfrican American (non-HispanicLatino)
Asian or Pacific Islander
White (non-HispanicLatino)
80000
70000
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Nu
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Female Male
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Sex
20000
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40000
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Nu
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19Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
70000
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Research Assistantships
Other (including self)
Teaching Assistantships
Traineeships
Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Mechanism of Support
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
Nu
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Fellowships
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 20
0
10000
Return to Contents
10
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Trainees and F llFellows
21
Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Full-Time Positions Awarded on NIH Training Grants and Fellowships
20000
18000
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Post Docs
Pre Docs
Nu
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Return to Contents 22Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
11
Education and Employment of Biological and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
272012
12
Fellowship (F32) Applications Reviewed and Awarded
400
450
500
2500
3000 Applications Awards Success Rate
150
200
250
300
350
1000
1500
2000
Pe
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Nu
mb
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Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 23
00
50
100
0
500
Return to Contents
NIH Spending on Training Grants and Fellowships
600000
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35
40
45
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10
15
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24Source httpofficeofbudgetodnihgovUIHistoricalBudgetRequestshtm
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Return to Contents
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
D t t A dDoctorate Awards
25
7 000
8000
9000
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Unknown Citizenship
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Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by CitizenshipVisa Status
2000
3000
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
7000
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Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic Latino
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
3000
4000
5000
6000
Nu
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Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino)
Asian or Pacific Islander-Combined
White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
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2000
1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009
27Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
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30000
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Temporary Residents with PhD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and CitizenshipVisa Status
5000
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Nu
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31Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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4000
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0
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0
32Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
20000
25000
Temporary Residents with MD
Temporary Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree Temporary Residents Only
5000
10000
15000
Nu
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0
33Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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30000
35000
40000
Foreign Postdocs Female
US Postdocs Female
Foreign Postdocs Male
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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US Postdocs Male
34
0
5000
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Source of Support
30000
35000
40000
Research Grants
Non-Federal Sources
Traineeships
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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Fellowships
35
0
5000
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Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
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0
10
37Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Per
cen
tag
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0
10
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
19
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
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0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Pe
rce
nta
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0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
ge
in U
S
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Two-Year Stay Rate
Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
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Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
tag
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Other Government
0
10
20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Industrial All Academic
Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
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60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
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-
10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
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0
5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
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PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
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Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
15000
20000
25000
30000
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40000
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
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588 590 597 597 613
627 630 632 631 629 627 625
503 503 507 521
507
535 545 548 552 552 551 549 549
520
Biological Sciences 1989-1998 Series
Biological Sciences 1997-2009 Series
Health Medical Sciences 1989-1998 Series
Health Medical Sciences 1997-2009 Series
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Mean Quantitative Scores of US Citizens and Permanent Residents Intending to Enroll in Biological and Health Sciences
626
587
509 551
Sco
re
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Academic Year Ending
Source httpwwwetsorg 11Return to Contents
Data are for 4 years ending in reference date
Graduate School E ll tEnrollment
12
6
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
14 000
16000
18000
First Time Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by CitizenshipVisa Status
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
Nu
mb
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Temporary Residents
0
2000
4000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 13Return to Contents
14000
16000 Other American Indian or Alaskan Native Hispanic Latino Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino) Asian or Pacific Islander
First Time Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
6000
8000
10000
12000
Nu
mb
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Asian or Pacific Islander White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
2000
4000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
14Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
7
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by CitizenshipVisa Status
70000
80000
90000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
Nu
mb
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Temporary Residents
0
10000
20000
p y
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
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60000
70000
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
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0
10000
1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
16Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60000
70000
Temporary Residents
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments Temporary Residents Only
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
er
0
10000
1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
17Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
90000 Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaskan Native
HispanicLatino HispanicLatino
BlackAfrican American (non-HispanicLatino)
Asian or Pacific Islander
White (non-HispanicLatino)
80000
70000
60000
50000
40000
30000
20000
10000
0
Nu
mb
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Return to Contents 18Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
9
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
70000
80000
90000
Female Male
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Sex
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
Nu
mb
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0
10000
19Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
70000
80000
90000
Research Assistantships
Other (including self)
Teaching Assistantships
Traineeships
Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Mechanism of Support
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
Nu
mb
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Traineeships
Fellowships
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 20
0
10000
Return to Contents
10
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Trainees and F llFellows
21
Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Full-Time Positions Awarded on NIH Training Grants and Fellowships
20000
18000
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Post Docs
Pre Docs
Nu
mb
er
Return to Contents 22Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
11
Education and Employment of Biological and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
272012
12
Fellowship (F32) Applications Reviewed and Awarded
400
450
500
2500
3000 Applications Awards Success Rate
150
200
250
300
350
1000
1500
2000
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Nu
mb
er
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 23
00
50
100
0
500
Return to Contents
NIH Spending on Training Grants and Fellowships
600000
700000
800000
35
40
45
200000
300000
400000
500000
10
15
20
25
30
Th
ou
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ds
of D
olla
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Pe
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Percent of total NIH budget Dollars
24Source httpofficeofbudgetodnihgovUIHistoricalBudgetRequestshtm
0
100000
00
05
Return to Contents
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
D t t A dDoctorate Awards
25
7 000
8000
9000
10000
Unknown Citizenship
Temporary Residents
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by CitizenshipVisa Status
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Nu
mb
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US Citizens and Permanent Residents
0
1000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates 26Return to Contents
13
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
7000
8000
Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic Latino
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
3000
4000
5000
6000
Nu
mb
er
Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino)
Asian or Pacific Islander-Combined
White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
1000
2000
1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009
27Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
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8000
9000
10000
Female Male
2 000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Nu
mb
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28
0
1000
2000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
14
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Academic Postdoctoral A i t tAppointments
29
30000
35000
40000
Temporary Residents
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by CitizenshipVisa Status
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 30Return to Contents
15
00
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
30000
35000
40000 Temporary Residents with MD
Temporary Residents with PhD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and CitizenshipVisa Status
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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0
31Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
16000
18000
20000
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
Nu
mb
er
0
2000
0
32Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
20000
25000
Temporary Residents with MD
Temporary Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree Temporary Residents Only
5000
10000
15000
Nu
mb
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0
33Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Sex and Citizenship Visa Status
30000
35000
40000
Foreign Postdocs Female
US Postdocs Female
Foreign Postdocs Male
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
er
US Postdocs Male
34
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
17
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Source of Support
30000
35000
40000
Research Grants
Non-Federal Sources
Traineeships
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
er
Fellowships
35
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
37Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Per
cen
tag
e
0
10
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
19
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
20
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
ge
in U
S
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Two-Year Stay Rate
Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
21
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
er
Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
22
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
tag
e
Other Government
0
10
20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Industrial All Academic
Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
50 000
60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
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-
10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
23
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
24
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
rce
nt N
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Nu
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0
5000
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
14 000
16000
18000
First Time Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by CitizenshipVisa Status
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
Nu
mb
er
Temporary Residents
0
2000
4000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 13Return to Contents
14000
16000 Other American Indian or Alaskan Native Hispanic Latino Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino) Asian or Pacific Islander
First Time Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
6000
8000
10000
12000
Nu
mb
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Asian or Pacific Islander White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
2000
4000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
14Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
7
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by CitizenshipVisa Status
70000
80000
90000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
Nu
mb
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Temporary Residents
0
10000
20000
p y
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
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70000
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
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0
10000
1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
16Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60000
70000
Temporary Residents
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments Temporary Residents Only
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
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0
10000
1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
17Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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90000 Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaskan Native
HispanicLatino HispanicLatino
BlackAfrican American (non-HispanicLatino)
Asian or Pacific Islander
White (non-HispanicLatino)
80000
70000
60000
50000
40000
30000
20000
10000
0
Nu
mb
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Return to Contents 18Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
70000
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90000
Female Male
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Sex
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
Nu
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0
10000
19Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
70000
80000
90000
Research Assistantships
Other (including self)
Teaching Assistantships
Traineeships
Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Mechanism of Support
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
Nu
mb
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Traineeships
Fellowships
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 20
0
10000
Return to Contents
10
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Trainees and F llFellows
21
Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Full-Time Positions Awarded on NIH Training Grants and Fellowships
20000
18000
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Post Docs
Pre Docs
Nu
mb
er
Return to Contents 22Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
11
Education and Employment of Biological and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
272012
12
Fellowship (F32) Applications Reviewed and Awarded
400
450
500
2500
3000 Applications Awards Success Rate
150
200
250
300
350
1000
1500
2000
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Nu
mb
er
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 23
00
50
100
0
500
Return to Contents
NIH Spending on Training Grants and Fellowships
600000
700000
800000
35
40
45
200000
300000
400000
500000
10
15
20
25
30
Th
ou
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of D
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24Source httpofficeofbudgetodnihgovUIHistoricalBudgetRequestshtm
0
100000
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05
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
D t t A dDoctorate Awards
25
7 000
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Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by CitizenshipVisa Status
2000
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Nu
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American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic Latino
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
3000
4000
5000
6000
Nu
mb
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Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino)
Asian or Pacific Islander-Combined
White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
1000
2000
1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009
27Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
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8000
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2 000
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Nu
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1000
2000
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29
30000
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40000
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US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by CitizenshipVisa Status
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20000
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00
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
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35000
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Temporary Residents with PhD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and CitizenshipVisa Status
5000
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20000
25000
Nu
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31Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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18000
20000
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4000
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12000
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32Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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5000
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15000
Nu
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33Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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35000
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Foreign Postdocs Female
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Foreign Postdocs Male
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20000
25000
Nu
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34
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5000
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30000
35000
40000
Research Grants
Non-Federal Sources
Traineeships
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20000
25000
Nu
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35
0
5000
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36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
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0
10
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70
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Per
cen
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0
10
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
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80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
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20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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20
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1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
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in U
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80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
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Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
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Industrial All Academic
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20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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80
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100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
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0
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20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
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Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
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10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
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Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
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5
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48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
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0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
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80000
100000
Nu
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PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
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Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
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2000
0
Nu
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by CitizenshipVisa Status
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30000
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60000
70000
Nu
mb
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20000
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50000
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1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
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20000
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Nu
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1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
17Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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American Indian or Alaskan Native
HispanicLatino HispanicLatino
BlackAfrican American (non-HispanicLatino)
Asian or Pacific Islander
White (non-HispanicLatino)
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70000
60000
50000
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Nu
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Female Male
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Nu
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19Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
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Research Assistantships
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Traineeships
Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Mechanism of Support
20000
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40000
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60000
Nu
mb
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Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Trainees and F llFellows
21
Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Full-Time Positions Awarded on NIH Training Grants and Fellowships
20000
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16000
14000
12000
10000
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6000
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2000
0
Post Docs
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Nu
mb
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Education and Employment of Biological and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
272012
12
Fellowship (F32) Applications Reviewed and Awarded
400
450
500
2500
3000 Applications Awards Success Rate
150
200
250
300
350
1000
1500
2000
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Nu
mb
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00
50
100
0
500
Return to Contents
NIH Spending on Training Grants and Fellowships
600000
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800000
35
40
45
200000
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500000
10
15
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25
30
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24Source httpofficeofbudgetodnihgovUIHistoricalBudgetRequestshtm
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100000
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05
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D t t A dDoctorate Awards
25
7 000
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9000
10000
Unknown Citizenship
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Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by CitizenshipVisa Status
2000
3000
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6000
7000
Nu
mb
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US Citizens and Permanent Residents
0
1000
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13
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7000
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Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic Latino
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
3000
4000
5000
6000
Nu
mb
er
Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino)
Asian or Pacific Islander-Combined
White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
1000
2000
1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009
27Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
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8000
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10000
Female Male
2 000
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5000
6000
7000
Nu
mb
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28
0
1000
2000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Academic Postdoctoral A i t tAppointments
29
30000
35000
40000
Temporary Residents
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by CitizenshipVisa Status
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
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35000
40000 Temporary Residents with MD
Temporary Residents with PhD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and CitizenshipVisa Status
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10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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0
31Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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20000
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12000
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0
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0
32Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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Temporary Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree Temporary Residents Only
5000
10000
15000
Nu
mb
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0
33Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Sex and Citizenship Visa Status
30000
35000
40000
Foreign Postdocs Female
US Postdocs Female
Foreign Postdocs Male
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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34
0
5000
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Source of Support
30000
35000
40000
Research Grants
Non-Federal Sources
Traineeships
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
er
Fellowships
35
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
37Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Per
cen
tag
e
0
10
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
19
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
20
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
ge
in U
S
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Two-Year Stay Rate
Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
21
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
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Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
22
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
tag
e
Other Government
0
10
20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Industrial All Academic
Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
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60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
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-
10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
23
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
24
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
rce
nt N
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Fa
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Source httpwwwaamcorg 52Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 55Return to Contents
For comments or questions please contact Kim Ngo at kngofaseborg or call 301-634-7650
28
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60000
70000
Temporary Residents
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments Temporary Residents Only
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
er
0
10000
1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009
17Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
90000 Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaskan Native
HispanicLatino HispanicLatino
BlackAfrican American (non-HispanicLatino)
Asian or Pacific Islander
White (non-HispanicLatino)
80000
70000
60000
50000
40000
30000
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10000
0
Nu
mb
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Return to Contents 18Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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70000
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90000
Female Male
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Sex
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
Nu
mb
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0
10000
19Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
70000
80000
90000
Research Assistantships
Other (including self)
Teaching Assistantships
Traineeships
Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Mechanism of Support
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
Nu
mb
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Traineeships
Fellowships
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 20
0
10000
Return to Contents
10
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Trainees and F llFellows
21
Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Full-Time Positions Awarded on NIH Training Grants and Fellowships
20000
18000
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Post Docs
Pre Docs
Nu
mb
er
Return to Contents 22Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
11
Education and Employment of Biological and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
272012
12
Fellowship (F32) Applications Reviewed and Awarded
400
450
500
2500
3000 Applications Awards Success Rate
150
200
250
300
350
1000
1500
2000
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Nu
mb
er
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 23
00
50
100
0
500
Return to Contents
NIH Spending on Training Grants and Fellowships
600000
700000
800000
35
40
45
200000
300000
400000
500000
10
15
20
25
30
Th
ou
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ds
of D
olla
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Pe
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Percent of total NIH budget Dollars
24Source httpofficeofbudgetodnihgovUIHistoricalBudgetRequestshtm
0
100000
00
05
Return to Contents
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
D t t A dDoctorate Awards
25
7 000
8000
9000
10000
Unknown Citizenship
Temporary Residents
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by CitizenshipVisa Status
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Nu
mb
er
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
0
1000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates 26Return to Contents
13
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
7000
8000
Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic Latino
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
3000
4000
5000
6000
Nu
mb
er
Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino)
Asian or Pacific Islander-Combined
White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
1000
2000
1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
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Temporary Residents with PhD
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Nu
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31Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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33Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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34
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Research Grants
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Nu
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Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
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10
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70
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20
30
40
50
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cen
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10
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
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38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
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80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
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50
60
Pe
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20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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20
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40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
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in U
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70
60
50
40
30
20
10
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Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
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Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
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60
70
Per
cen
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0
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20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
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Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
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60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
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10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
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Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
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5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
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0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
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PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
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8
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
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ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
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12000
10000
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0
Nu
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
70000
80000
90000
Female Male
Total Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Sex
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
Nu
mb
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0
10000
19Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
70000
80000
90000
Research Assistantships
Other (including self)
Teaching Assistantships
Traineeships
Full Time Biological and Medical Sciences Graduate Students in Doctorate Granting Departments by Mechanism of Support
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
Nu
mb
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Fellowships
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 20
0
10000
Return to Contents
10
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Trainees and F llFellows
21
Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Full-Time Positions Awarded on NIH Training Grants and Fellowships
20000
18000
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Post Docs
Pre Docs
Nu
mb
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Return to Contents 22Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
11
Education and Employment of Biological and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
272012
12
Fellowship (F32) Applications Reviewed and Awarded
400
450
500
2500
3000 Applications Awards Success Rate
150
200
250
300
350
1000
1500
2000
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Nu
mb
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Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 23
00
50
100
0
500
Return to Contents
NIH Spending on Training Grants and Fellowships
600000
700000
800000
35
40
45
200000
300000
400000
500000
10
15
20
25
30
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24Source httpofficeofbudgetodnihgovUIHistoricalBudgetRequestshtm
0
100000
00
05
Return to Contents
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
D t t A dDoctorate Awards
25
7 000
8000
9000
10000
Unknown Citizenship
Temporary Residents
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by CitizenshipVisa Status
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Nu
mb
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US Citizens and Permanent Residents
0
1000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates 26Return to Contents
13
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
7000
8000
Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic Latino
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
3000
4000
5000
6000
Nu
mb
er
Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino)
Asian or Pacific Islander-Combined
White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
1000
2000
1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009
27Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
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8000
9000
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Female Male
2 000
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6000
7000
Nu
mb
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28
0
1000
2000
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Academic Postdoctoral A i t tAppointments
29
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US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by CitizenshipVisa Status
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Nu
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00
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
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Temporary Residents with PhD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and CitizenshipVisa Status
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15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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0
31Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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12000
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0
32Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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25000
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Temporary Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree Temporary Residents Only
5000
10000
15000
Nu
mb
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0
33Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Sex and Citizenship Visa Status
30000
35000
40000
Foreign Postdocs Female
US Postdocs Female
Foreign Postdocs Male
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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34
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
17
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Source of Support
30000
35000
40000
Research Grants
Non-Federal Sources
Traineeships
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
er
Fellowships
35
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
37Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Per
cen
tag
e
0
10
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
19
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
20
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
ge
in U
S
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Two-Year Stay Rate
Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
21
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
er
Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
22
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
tag
e
Other Government
0
10
20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Industrial All Academic
Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
50 000
60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
er
-
10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
23
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
24
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
rce
nt N
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Nu
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Source httpwwwaamcorg 52Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 55Return to Contents
For comments or questions please contact Kim Ngo at kngofaseborg or call 301-634-7650
28
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Trainees and F llFellows
21
Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Full-Time Positions Awarded on NIH Training Grants and Fellowships
20000
18000
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Post Docs
Pre Docs
Nu
mb
er
Return to Contents 22Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
11
Education and Employment of Biological and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
272012
12
Fellowship (F32) Applications Reviewed and Awarded
400
450
500
2500
3000 Applications Awards Success Rate
150
200
250
300
350
1000
1500
2000
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Nu
mb
er
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 23
00
50
100
0
500
Return to Contents
NIH Spending on Training Grants and Fellowships
600000
700000
800000
35
40
45
200000
300000
400000
500000
10
15
20
25
30
Th
ou
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ds
of D
olla
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Pe
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Percent of total NIH budget Dollars
24Source httpofficeofbudgetodnihgovUIHistoricalBudgetRequestshtm
0
100000
00
05
Return to Contents
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
D t t A dDoctorate Awards
25
7 000
8000
9000
10000
Unknown Citizenship
Temporary Residents
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by CitizenshipVisa Status
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Nu
mb
er
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
0
1000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates 26Return to Contents
13
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
7000
8000
Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic Latino
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
3000
4000
5000
6000
Nu
mb
er
Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino)
Asian or Pacific Islander-Combined
White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
1000
2000
1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009
27Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Sex
8000
9000
10000
Female Male
2 000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Nu
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28
0
1000
2000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Academic Postdoctoral A i t tAppointments
29
30000
35000
40000
Temporary Residents
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by CitizenshipVisa Status
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
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0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 30Return to Contents
15
00
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
30000
35000
40000 Temporary Residents with MD
Temporary Residents with PhD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and CitizenshipVisa Status
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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0
31Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
16000
18000
20000
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
Nu
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0
2000
0
32Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
20000
25000
Temporary Residents with MD
Temporary Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree Temporary Residents Only
5000
10000
15000
Nu
mb
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0
33Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Sex and Citizenship Visa Status
30000
35000
40000
Foreign Postdocs Female
US Postdocs Female
Foreign Postdocs Male
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
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US Postdocs Male
34
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
17
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Source of Support
30000
35000
40000
Research Grants
Non-Federal Sources
Traineeships
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
er
Fellowships
35
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
37Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Per
cen
tag
e
0
10
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
19
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
20
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
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43
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Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
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1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
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20000
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30
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rce
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0
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1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
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50
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10
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35
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15
20
25
30
35
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5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
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120000
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MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
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MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
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Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
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4
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
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ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
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All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
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0
Nu
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Education and Employment of Biological and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
272012
12
Fellowship (F32) Applications Reviewed and Awarded
400
450
500
2500
3000 Applications Awards Success Rate
150
200
250
300
350
1000
1500
2000
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mb
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50
100
0
500
Return to Contents
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35
40
45
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10
15
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25
30
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24Source httpofficeofbudgetodnihgovUIHistoricalBudgetRequestshtm
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100000
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05
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D t t A dDoctorate Awards
25
7 000
8000
9000
10000
Unknown Citizenship
Temporary Residents
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by CitizenshipVisa Status
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Nu
mb
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US Citizens and Permanent Residents
0
1000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates 26Return to Contents
13
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
7000
8000
Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic Latino
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
3000
4000
5000
6000
Nu
mb
er
Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino)
Asian or Pacific Islander-Combined
White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
1000
2000
1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009
27Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
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8000
9000
10000
Female Male
2 000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Nu
mb
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28
0
1000
2000
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Academic Postdoctoral A i t tAppointments
29
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Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by CitizenshipVisa Status
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20000
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Nu
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00
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31Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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32Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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5000
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Nu
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33Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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Foreign Postdocs Female
US Postdocs Female
Foreign Postdocs Male
10000
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20000
25000
Nu
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34
0
5000
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Source of Support
30000
35000
40000
Research Grants
Non-Federal Sources
Traineeships
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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Fellowships
35
0
5000
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Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
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0
10
37Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Per
cen
tag
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0
10
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
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0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Pe
rce
nta
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0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
20
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
ge
in U
S
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Two-Year Stay Rate
Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
21
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
er
Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
tag
e
Other Government
0
10
20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Industrial All Academic
Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
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60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
er
-
10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
23
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
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0
5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
24
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
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20000
25000
30000
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rce
nt N
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
D t t A dDoctorate Awards
25
7 000
8000
9000
10000
Unknown Citizenship
Temporary Residents
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by CitizenshipVisa Status
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Nu
mb
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US Citizens and Permanent Residents
0
1000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates 26Return to Contents
13
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
7000
8000
Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic Latino
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
3000
4000
5000
6000
Nu
mb
er
Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino)
Asian or Pacific Islander-Combined
White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
1000
2000
1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009
27Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Sex
8000
9000
10000
Female Male
2 000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Nu
mb
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28
0
1000
2000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
14
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Academic Postdoctoral A i t tAppointments
29
30000
35000
40000
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US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by CitizenshipVisa Status
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
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00
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
30000
35000
40000 Temporary Residents with MD
Temporary Residents with PhD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and CitizenshipVisa Status
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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0
31Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
16000
18000
20000
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US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
Nu
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0
2000
0
32Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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25000
Temporary Residents with MD
Temporary Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree Temporary Residents Only
5000
10000
15000
Nu
mb
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0
33Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Sex and Citizenship Visa Status
30000
35000
40000
Foreign Postdocs Female
US Postdocs Female
Foreign Postdocs Male
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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34
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Source of Support
30000
35000
40000
Research Grants
Non-Federal Sources
Traineeships
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
er
Fellowships
35
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
37Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Per
cen
tag
e
0
10
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
19
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
20
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
ge
in U
S
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Two-Year Stay Rate
Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
21
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
er
Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
22
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
tag
e
Other Government
0
10
20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Industrial All Academic
Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
50 000
60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
er
-
10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
23
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
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0
5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
24
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
rce
nt N
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Fa
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Nu
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 55Return to Contents
For comments or questions please contact Kim Ngo at kngofaseborg or call 301-634-7650
28
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
7000
8000
Other US Citizens and Permanent Residents
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic Latino
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Ethnicity (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
3000
4000
5000
6000
Nu
mb
er
Black African-American (non-Hispanic Latino)
Asian or Pacific Islander-Combined
White (non-Hispanic Latino)
0
1000
2000
1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009
27Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
Doctorate Degrees Awarded in the Biological and Medical Sciences by Sex
8000
9000
10000
Female Male
2 000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Nu
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28
0
1000
2000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsdoctorates Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Academic Postdoctoral A i t tAppointments
29
30000
35000
40000
Temporary Residents
US Citizens and Permanent Residents
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by CitizenshipVisa Status
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
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0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc 30Return to Contents
15
00
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
30000
35000
40000 Temporary Residents with MD
Temporary Residents with PhD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and CitizenshipVisa Status
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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0
31Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
16000
18000
20000
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with MD
US Citizens and Permanent Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree and US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
Nu
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0
2000
0
32Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
20000
25000
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1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
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15
20
25
30
35
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49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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50
25
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14
16
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46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
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All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
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Traineeships
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20000
25000
Nu
mb
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35
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5000
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36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
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10
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20
30
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tag
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0
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30
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Pe
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20
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39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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20
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1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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41
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Pe
rce
nta
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in U
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70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
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Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
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40000
60000
80000
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cen
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0
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1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
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70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
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1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
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80
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100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
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Pe
rce
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Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
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Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
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25
30
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
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Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
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rce
nta
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0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
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NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
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31Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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33Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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Non-Federal Sources
Traineeships
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
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35
0
5000
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Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
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0
10
37Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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70
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Per
cen
tag
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0
10
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
19
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
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0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Pe
rce
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0
10
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1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
ge
in U
S
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Two-Year Stay Rate
Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
21
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
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140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
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Industrial All Academic
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1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
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100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
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0
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20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
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Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
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60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
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1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
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80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
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Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
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Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
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5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
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0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
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4000
2000
0
Nu
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f Aw
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s
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
20000
25000
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Temporary Residents with PhD
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Degree Temporary Residents Only
5000
10000
15000
Nu
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0
33Return to Contents Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc
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40000
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Foreign Postdocs Male
10000
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20000
25000
Nu
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
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30000
35000
40000
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Non-Federal Sources
Traineeships
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
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35
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
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0
10
37Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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70
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Per
cen
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0
10
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1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
19
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
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0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Pe
rce
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0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
20
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
ge
in U
S
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Two-Year Stay Rate
Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
21
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
er
Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
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100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
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0
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20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
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70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
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10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
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30
40
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60
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Pe
rce
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Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
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Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
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35
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rce
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10
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
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Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
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0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
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Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
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12000
10000
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0
Nu
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Biological and Medical Sciences Postdocs by Source of Support
30000
35000
40000
Research Grants
Non-Federal Sources
Traineeships
10000
15000
20000
25000
Nu
mb
er
Fellowships
35
0
5000
Source httpwwwnsfgovstatisticsgradpostdoc Return to Contents
Postdoctoral Appointments for Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
36
18
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
37Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Per
cen
tag
e
0
10
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
19
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
20
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
ge
in U
S
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Two-Year Stay Rate
Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
21
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
er
Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
22
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
tag
e
Other Government
0
10
20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Industrial All Academic
Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
50 000
60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
er
-
10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
23
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
24
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
rce
nt N
ew
Fa
cu
lty
Nu
mb
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0
2
0
5000
10000
Source httpwwwaamcorg 52Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 55Return to Contents
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28
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
37Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Per
cen
tag
e
0
10
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
38Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
19
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
20
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
ge
in U
S
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Two-Year Stay Rate
Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
21
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
er
Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
22
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
tag
e
Other Government
0
10
20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Industrial All Academic
Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
50 000
60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
er
-
10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
23
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
24
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
rce
nt N
ew
Fa
cu
lty
Nu
mb
er
0
2
0
5000
10000
Source httpwwwaamcorg 52Return to Contents
26
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 55Return to Contents
For comments or questions please contact Kim Ngo at kngofaseborg or call 301-634-7650
28
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 1-2 Years Post-PhD
30
40
50
60
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
39Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
60
70
80
Percent of US Biomedical PhDs with Academic Postdoc 3-4 Years Post-PhD
20
30
40
50
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
10
20
1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
40Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
20
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
ge
in U
S
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Two-Year Stay Rate
Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
21
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
er
Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
22
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
tag
e
Other Government
0
10
20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Industrial All Academic
Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
50 000
60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
er
-
10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
23
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
24
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
rce
nt N
ew
Fa
cu
lty
Nu
mb
er
0
2
0
5000
10000
Source httpwwwaamcorg 52Return to Contents
26
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 55Return to Contents
For comments or questions please contact Kim Ngo at kngofaseborg or call 301-634-7650
28
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Stay Rates of Foreign Doctorate Recipients f US U i iti from US Universities
41
Stay Rates for Temporary Residents with Life Sciences Doctorates
Pe
rce
nta
ge
in U
S
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Two-Year Stay Rate
Five-Year Stay Rate
Year of Doctorate
Return to Contents 42Source httporiseoraugovseppubshtm
21
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
er
Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
22
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
tag
e
Other Government
0
10
20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Industrial All Academic
Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
50 000
60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
er
-
10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
23
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
24
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
rce
nt N
ew
Fa
cu
lty
Nu
mb
er
0
2
0
5000
10000
Source httpwwwaamcorg 52Return to Contents
26
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 55Return to Contents
For comments or questions please contact Kim Ngo at kngofaseborg or call 301-634-7650
28
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Employment Status of Individuals with PhDs f US I i ifrom US Institutions
43
100000
120000
140000
Other Government
Industrial All Academic
Employment of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
40000
60000
80000
Nu
mb
er
Industrial All Academic
-
20000
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
44Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
22
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
tag
e
Other Government
0
10
20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Industrial All Academic
Source httpsestatnsfgov 45Return to Contents
50 000
60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
er
-
10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
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Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
rce
nt N
ew
Fa
cu
lty
Nu
mb
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0
2
0
5000
10000
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
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All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Biomedical Science PhDs by Sector of Employment
30
40
50
60
70
Per
cen
tag
e
Other Government
0
10
20
1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Industrial All Academic
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50 000
60000
70000 Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
Tenure-Track
Tenured
Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
20000
30000
40000
50000
Nu
mb
er
-
10000
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
46Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
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Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
rce
nt N
ew
Fa
cu
lty
Nu
mb
er
0
2
0
5000
10000
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
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27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
80
90
100
Distribution of Academically Employed Biomedical PhDs by Tenure Status
30
40
50
60
70
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Other Academic
Academic Post Doc
0
10
20
1981 1985 1989 1991 1993 1993 NEW
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2006 2008
Tenure-Track
Tenured
47Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions Total
10
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
48Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
24
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
rce
nt N
ew
Fa
cu
lty
Nu
mb
er
0
2
0
5000
10000
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 55Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
40
45
50
Percent of US Biomedical Science PhDs Holding Tenure or Tenure-Track Positions 5-6 Years Post-PhD
15
20
25
30
35
Pe
rce
nta
ge
0
5
10
49Source httpsestatnsfgov Return to Contents
Medical School Faculty A i t tAppointments
50
25
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
rce
nt N
ew
Fa
cu
lty
Nu
mb
er
0
2
0
5000
10000
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 55Return to Contents
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Medical School Faculty Members by Degree and Department Type
100 000
120000
140000
MD-PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
PhD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD in Clinical Sci Dept
MD-PhD in Basic Sci Dept
S
40000
60000
80000
100000
Nu
mb
er
PhD in Basic Sci Dept
MD in Basic Sci Dept
0
20000
Source httpwwwaamcorgdatafacultyrosterreportshtm Return to Contents 51
Total and New Full-Time Faculty 1970 to 2010 in US Medical Schools with PhD or equivalent degree (includes MDPhD)
14
16
45000
50000
Pe
r
Total Faculty First-time Faculty Percent First-time Faculty
4
6
8
10
12
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
rce
nt N
ew
Fa
cu
lty
Nu
mb
er
0
2
0
5000
10000
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
Return to Contents 54Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm
27
All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
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Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
NIH Grant Applications d A dand Awards
53
Average Age of First Time R01 Equivalent Investigators
Ave
rag
e A
ge
46
MD-PhD
361
MD Only PhD Only
451
443
44
424
42
40
38
36
34
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All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
Source httpgrants1nihgovgrantsawardawardhtm 55Return to Contents
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All Research Project Grants R01 Equivalent
First Time R01 Equivalent
Education and Employment of Biological 272012 and Medical Scientists Data from National Surveys
Number of Competing NIH Awards (Including First R01)
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Nu
mb
er o
f Aw
ard
s
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