Figure 2. Percent of federal research funding directed to psychological research, 2014–2022

The line chart illustrates the percentage of federal research funding allocated to psychological research from 2014 to 2022. From 2014 to 2017, the percentage remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3.0% and 3.1%. However, starting in 2018, the allocation began to rise steadily, reaching 3.8% in 2020, 4.4% in 2021, and peaking at 4.9% in 2022. This trend indicates a growing emphasis on psychological research funding in recent years.