Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering, & Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology & Biotechnology)
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 541715 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development (except nanotechnology and biotechnology research and experimental development) in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, veterinary and other allied subjects.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Code 541715 covers research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences excluding two specialized areas. Establishments conducting nanotechnology research are classified in Research and Development in Nanotechnology. Those engaged in biotechnology research, which involves studying microorganisms and biomolecular processes to develop or alter living materials, are classified in Research and Development in Biotechnology. Code 541715 encompasses all other physical and life sciences research, including agriculture, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and medicine.