UF ranks highly in NIH funding

UF Health colleges were recognized recently for their research funding through the National Institutes of Health in a recent report.

According to the latest data released by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, the UF College of Pharmacy ranked No. 3 nationally among pharmacy schools, securing $19.4 million in NIH awards in 2025.

With $176 million supporting more than 300 research projects, the UF College of Medicine ranked No. 40 overall and No. 20 among public institutions. The College of Dentistry ranked No. 7 nationally and has remained in the top 10 since 2000.

Other UF Health colleges also placed prominently in their respective disciplines. The College of Public Health and Health Professions ranked No. 20 nationally, the College of Nursing ranked No. 22, and the College of Veterinary Medicine ranked No. 14.

Within the College of Medicine, several specialties also earned strong placements, including the neurosurgery and neuroscience programs, which ranked highly for their NIH grant awards.

The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings, published annually, are derived from data compiled from the NIH shortly after the end of the federal fiscal year.

For individual stories, visit the College of Medicine, the College of Pharmacy and the College of Dentistry.