Cornell University
Ithaca, NY · University
NIH Rank #98
NIH Funding · FY2025
Total Funding
$89.7M
Fiscal year 2025
Grants Awarded
195
Active NIH grants
Funded PIs
190
Principal investigators
National Rank
#98
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 FY2025.
| Department | Funding | Grants | PIs | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering (all Types) | $17.9M | 36 | 35 | — |
| Biochemistry | $12.8M | 24 | 22 | #25 |
| Other Basic Sciences | $9.7M | 26 | 24 | — |
| Miscellaneous | $8.8M | 22 | 19 | — |
| Chemistry | $7.7M | 18 | 14 | — |
| Nutrition | $7.2M | 12 | 23 | — |
| Microbiology/Immun/Virology | $7.2M | 17 | 15 | — |
| Veterinary Sciences | $2.5M | 9 | 8 | — |
| Biostatistics & Other Math Sci | $1.9M | 5 | 5 | — |
| Physics | $1.8M | 2 | 6 | — |
| Zoology | $1.5M | 4 | 4 | — |
| Other Health Professions | $734K | 1 | 3 | — |
| Psychology | $400.2K | 1 | 1 | — |
| Biology | $392.5K | 1 | 1 | — |
| Other Clinical Sciences | $46K | 1 | 1 | — |
| Social Sciences | $10K | 1 | 2 | — |
| Administration | $1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Top funded principal investigators
Highest-funded PIs at Cornell University based on NIH grant totals.
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