Balancing research programs: Applied and basic

The generation of new knowledge and the application of that knowledge to be nefit mankind are both essential for the land grant university system to ma intain viability into the next century. Sources and availability of funding also will dictate both basic and applied approaches. Federal funding initi atives will continue to emphasize competitive grants, hence, more basic res earch. State and private funding, conversely, often dictate an emphasis on application. Although most universities will continue to conduct more funda mental and applied research, the proper ratio will vary among institutions. The ratio will be influenced by a number of factors, including the philoso phy of the institution, age and expertise of the faculty, promotion and ten ure requirements, and funding sources.