Microdata
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Public Use Files
Public use data files are microdata files and documentation available for public use and do not contain any individually identifiable information. Public use data files are available in a variety of formats for the following surveys:
- FFRDC Research and Development Survey
- Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey
- National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG)
- National Survey of Recent College Graduates (NSRCG)
- Survey of Doctorate Recipients (SDR)
- Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering (GSS)
- Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities
- Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System (SESTAT) Integrated File
Restricted Use Data
Under certain conditions, restricted use microdata files may be obtained under a license agreement with the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES). For more information on how to obtain a restricted use data license from NCSES, please visit Restricted Use Data Licensing. Additionally, some NCSES restricted use microdata are available in the Federal Statistical Research Data Centers (FSRDC).