HERD Visualizer – New 2023 Version

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Now featuring 2023 data - the newest data set released.

You will unlock our interactive dashboard that shows how funding is distributed across institutions. You can also see where your own program ranks. This is one small demonstration of our reporting capabilities, and how we turn unmanageable data into clear and insightful features that improve your research administration.

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Those who want the full picture will want to go straight to HERD Visualizer PRO instead of the Lite version above. This PRO version is available on demand, with a low-cost monthly or annual subscription. If you want to capture more benchmarking and comparison data that will be relevant to your program, the PRO version will have what you are looking for.

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About HERD Visualizer

Try out the visualizer above to enjoy limited features and samples of displaying total R&D expenditures by funding source. You can apply the filter to see the top ten institutions within each funding source category and top 10 by highest % increase in R&D expenditures vs the previous year. Search/filter by institution to see their overall expenditures, rank, and their change from the previous year. You can also view the overall trend of R&D expenditures over the span of a decade. And the PRO version can do much more!

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HERD Survey Institutions

There are many notable institutions mentioned in the HERD Survey, and also several universities and institutions that have provided their perspective about what the HERD Survey data means to them. Here is a quick roundup of institutions that have commented on the HERD Survey itself and what they think about it:

  • As the University of San Francisco describes, “the survey collects information on R&D expenditures by field of research and source of funds and also gathers information on types of research and expenses, and headcount of R&D personnel.” They also note that the survey  “can be used to gain awareness of key trends and insights as well.”
  • The University of Maryland, Baltimore County states that “over 900 universities and colleges complete the survey every year.”
  • As Georgia Institute of Technology highlights, the HERD Survey can be used to answer questions like “Who funds university R&D?”, “Where has there been the most growth in R&D?” and “How much did minority-serving institutions spend on R&D?”. Questions like these are vital in identifying trends and possible funding opportunities that are easy-to-miss otherwise.
  • Many universities like Arizona State University take their participation in the annual HERD Survey very seriously and provide extensive guides with examples for research administrators to classify their research works accurately to submit to NSF. ASU notes that “the survey results help the federal government and others analyze trends and assist in determining research and development priorities”.
  • Northwestern University is also one of the institutions that take their annual HERD Survey submissions to NSF very seriously. They state that “submission of accurate data strengthens the validity of the analysis as well as Northwestern’s ranking among peer institutions.”

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Why Participate in the HERD Survey?

There are several important reasons why institutions like these institutions choose to participate in the HERD Survey, but the most important reason is that participating in this survey helps NSF obtain the most accurate research and development data within higher education while also giving these institutions a change to see their rank and competition. Institutions that benchmark their R&D efforts against their peer universities can improve their strategic planning as well as prioritize their future research focus areas.

It is of value to note that participating in the survey can improve an institution’s reputation by underlining its commitment to research and development in higher education. The HERD Survey is a great resource to showcase a university’s research capabilities, too. If used correctly, the survey can and will act as a strategic and valuable tool for both enhancing internal planning and management as well as expanding external reporting and research funding.

How the HERD Survey is Used

As mentioned elsewhere, The Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey is an insightful resource for research administrators as well as institutions. It is conducted annually by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the United States. This survey provides extensive data on research and development expenditures at U.S. based universities and colleges. Understanding and applying the knowledge gained by the HERD Survey to its full potential is crucial for institutions that want to make data-informed decisions to advance their research agendas.

Accessing HERD Survey Data With Ease

HERD Survey data can be a critical assessment tool for participating instiutions, others in the field of academia, sponsors, and the general public. However, HERD datasets are notoriously difficult to work with. So whether you use the free HERD Survey Lite tool above or upgrade to HERD Survey PRO as recommended, you will enjoy accessing the data points and comparisons with ease, thanks to Streamlyne. 

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