Cornell University
Ithaca, NY · University
NIH Rank #72
NIH Funding · FY2026
Total Funding
$62.8M
Fiscal year 2026
Grants Awarded
126
Active NIH grants
Funded PIs
138
Principal investigators
National Rank
#72
Among 2,359 institutions
Funding & rank history
NIH funding totals and national rank by fiscal year.
Top departments by funding
Department-level NIH funding breakdown for Cornell University in FY2026.
| Department | Funding | Grants | PIs | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | $10.3M | 21 | 21 | #17 |
| Other Basic Sciences | $9.4M | 18 | 21 | — |
| Engineering (all Types) | $8.2M | 19 | 19 | — |
| Microbiology/Immun/Virology | $7.8M | 13 | 13 | — |
| Miscellaneous | $6.2M | 15 | 13 | — |
| Nutrition | $3.1M | 8 | 17 | — |
| Veterinary Sciences | $2.9M | 7 | 8 | — |
| Zoology | $2.8M | 2 | 2 | — |
| Chemistry | $2.2M | 5 | 4 | — |
| Biology | $1.6M | 3 | 3 | — |
| Biostatistics & Other Math Sci | $1.1M | 3 | 3 | — |
| Other Health Professions | $739.3K | 1 | 3 | — |
| Psychology | $399.9K | 1 | 1 | — |
Top funded principal investigators
Highest-funded PIs at Cornell University based on NIH grant totals.
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