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World-class research, scholarship and innovation
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Fostering research excellence

At Pitt Research, we are dedicated to serving the University’s researchers and scholars as they create knowledge and solve complex problems across a wide range of disciplines.

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Regional Impact

Research is a major source of external investment in the University, and Pitt Research has a substantial economic impact on society and the world.

Top 10 in NIH Funding

Top 10 in NIH Funding University of Pittsburgh ranks #7 in NIH funding.

#17 in Research Expenditures

#17 in Research Expenditures For FY2024, Pitt is ranked #17 in research and development expenditures by the Higher Education Research and Development Survey.

114 Newly Issued U.S. Patents

114 Newly Issued U.S. Patents Translating research into world-wide impact, Pitt researchers were issued 114 new U.S. patents in FY26.

A Top-Ranked Public Research University

A Top-Ranked Public Research University In 2026, the University of Pittsburgh ranked #24 among public universities nationally and #6 among public universities for undergraduate and creative research projects according to U.S. News and World Report.

$1.25B in Research Expenditures

$1.25B in Research Expenditures In FY25, the University of Pittsburgh had $1.25B in research expenditures.

126 Licensing and Options Agreements

126 Licensing and Options Agreements In FY26, Pitt executed 126 licensing and options agreements.

15 New Faculty Startups Based on Pitt Innovations

15 New Faculty Startups Based on Pitt Innovations In FY26, 15 new startup companies were founded by Pitt faculty members, turning their research into products and services with the potential to improve life for millions of people.
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About SVCR

Pitt Research, led by the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research (SVCR), is the core office at the University of Pittsburgh with responsibility to: 

  • Advance the research enterprise 
  • Support innovation, entrepreneurship, industry and economic partnerships 
  • Manage research protections and trade compliance
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Pitt Research Offices

The Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research at Pitt, supported by four research offices and an administrative team, provides faculty, staff, students, and external partners with essential tools and services to support research. It connects research efforts to funding sources, corporate sponsors, and other institutions, while ensuring integrity, compliance, and excellence in research.

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