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Scholarship and Research

Scholarship and research are essential aspects of the University's enterprise. Every member of the faculty is engaged in scholarly research; each year the members of the faculty publish more than 2,000 scholarly documents. In addition, graduate students and upperclass undergraduates pursue independent research.

External sources funded 1,160 separate projects in 1999&endash;2000 (not including the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory). There were 517 sponsored projects in the natural sciences, 347 in engineering and applied science, 170 in the humanities and social sciences, and 126 in interdepartmental and nondepartmental programs. Funding for these projects totaled $108.2 million75 percent from government, 9 percent from foundations, 7 percent from industry, and 9 percent from other sources.

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a collaborative national center for plasma and fusion science. Its primary mission is to develop the scientific understanding and key innovations that will lead to the realization of fusion as a safe, economical, and environmentally attractive energy source for the earth's long-term requirements. Associated missions include conducting world-class research along the broad frontier of plasma science and providing the highest quality of scientific education. The laboratory, which is funded by the United States Department of Energy, is located on the James Forrestal Campus.

PPPL has approximately 475 employees, and the laboratory's budget in fiscal year 2000 is $68.5 million.

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	Scholarship and Research Scholarship and research are essential aspects of the University's enterprise. Every member of the faculty is engaged in scholarly research; each year the members of the faculty publish more than 2,000 scholarly documents. In addition, graduate students and upperclass undergraduates pursue independent research. External sources funded 1,160 separate projects in 1999&endash;2000 (not including the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory). There were 517 sponsored projects in the natural sciences, 347 in engineering and applied science, 170 in the humanities and social sciences, and 126 in interdepartmental and nondepartmental programs. Funding for these projects totaled $108.2 million75 percent from government, 9 percent from foundations, 7 percent from industry, and 9 percent from other sources. Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a collaborative national center for plasma and fusion science. Its primary mission is to develop the scientific understanding and key innovations that will lead to the realization of fusion as a safe, economical, and environmentally attractive energy source for the earth's long-term requirements. Associated missions include conducting world-class research along the broad frontier of plasma science and providing the highest quality of scientific education. The laboratory, which is funded by the United States Department of Energy, is located on the James Forrestal Campus. PPPL has approximately 475 employees, and the laboratory's budget in fiscal year 2000 is $68.5 million.
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