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[{$pagename}] ([FFRDC]s) are public-private partnerships which conduct research for the [United States federal government]. 

[{$pagename}] are administered in accordance with U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 48, Part 35, Section 35.017 by universities and corporations. 

There are currently 42 recognized [{$pagename}]s that are sponsored by the [United States federal government]

[{$pagename}]s are similar to the [University Affiliated Research Centers] run by the [United States Department of Defense].

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* [#1] - [Federally_funded_research_and_development_centers|Wikipedia:Federally_funded_research_and_development_centers|target='_blank'] - based on information obtained 2016-08-27-