The University of Pittsburgh is a prominent research institution, as evidenced by its notable performance in securing funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In the federal fiscal year 2023, Pitt was ranked #6 among universities in the United States, securing $658.3 million in funding from NIH awards. This marks the 19th year that Pitt has remained in the top 10 of U.S. universities. In addition, Pitt’s Department of Psychiatry ranked #1 in the nation, with more than $118 million in funding. Overall, Pitt ranked in the top 10 in 11 different fields. These impressive rankings can be attributed to increases in research center and institutional training grants, as well as grants below $1 million and above $10 million.
The rigorous methodology employed by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) in compiling these rankings further highlights Pitt's achievements. BRIMR's approach provides an objective and quantitative assessment of scientific vitality based on NIH funding. This methodology places Pitt within a competitive national landscape, where funding is a critical marker of research excellence and impact. The BRIMR rankings, while focused on the financial aspect of research funding, offer a clear indicator of Pitt's capacity to advance the frontiers of science and healthcare.
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