National Survey of Research and Experimental Development - Statistical Report (2010/11)

This statistical report presents data tables from the 2010/11 South African National Survey of Research and Experimental Development (R&D survey). It is published together with a separate Main Results Report that provides trends and brief analysis
of the survey data. The tables are arranged according to the sections below, covering different dimensions on Research and Development (R&D) expenditures and human resources in 2010/11.
• Gross expenditure on research and development (GERD)
• GERD by R&D-performing sectors
• Sources and flows of funding for R&D
• R&D expenditure by economic sector, field of research and socio-economic objectives
• R&D personnel by occupation (researchers, technicians and support staff) and the time devoted to R&D
• R&D involving local and international collaborations.
The survey covered all sectors that perform R&D in South Africa; namely the business, not-for-profit, government, science councils and higher education sectors. The technical description of the survey methodology is contained in the ‘Technical notes’ section of this report.