PrincetonUniversity
A Princeton Profile, 2004-05
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 1,206 separate projects in 2003-04 (not including the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory). There were 564 sponsored projects in the natural sciences, 402 in engineering and applied science, 176 in the humanities and social sciences, and 64 in centers, institutes, and nondepartmental programs. Funding for these projects totaled $142 million -- 75.1 percent from government, 9.3 percent from foundations, 6.9 percent from industry, and 8.7 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 Department of Energy, is located on the James Forrestal Campus.
PPPL has approximately 420 employees, and the laboratory's budget in fiscal year 2004 is $75.5 million.