The data contained in the tables of this publication were derived from the Survey of Federal Funds for Research and Development and cover Fiscal Years 1996-1998. The data reflects research and development (R&D) funding levels as reported by 31 federal agencies from February through August 1997. All agencies that were identified as conducting R&D programs were surveyed. The agencies reported their data as obligations and outlays incurred, or expected to be incurred, regardless of when the funds were appropriated or whether they were identified in the respondents' budgets specifically for R&D activities. This report contains general notes about the survey, technical notes and definitions, a listing of federally-funded R&D centers by agency and administration, 135 detailed statistical tables in 16 categories, and a listing of the agencies surveyed. (WRM)