| Table 6: Summary of Proposals Submitted by Sponsor Category FY 1997 | ||||
| Sponsor Category | Proposals | $ Direct | $ Indirect | $ Total |
| Federal | 723 | $69,376,434 | $20,783,911 | $90,160,345 |
| Commonwealth of Massachusetts | 94 | $7,883,343 | $603,437 | $8,486,780 |
| Other States & Local Govts | 38 | $817,741 | $121,589 | $939,330 |
| Private Sector -- Non-Profit | 328 | $15,420,474 | $2,714,505 | $18,134,979 |
| Private Sector -- Industry | 318 | $7,681,792 | $2,351,237 | $10,033,029 |
| Total Fiscal Year 1997 | 1501 | $101,179,784 | $26,574,679 | $127,754,463 |