Cornell University
Ithaca, NY · University
NIH Rank #71
NIH Funding · FY2026
Total Funding
$74.4M
Fiscal year 2026
Grants Awarded
158
Active NIH grants
Funded PIs
169
Principal investigators
National Rank
#71
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Basic Sciences | $11.7M | 24 | 27 | — |
| Engineering (all Types) | $11.4M | 24 | 24 | — |
| Biochemistry | $10.7M | 22 | 22 | #19 |
| Microbiology/Immun/Virology | $9.6M | 17 | 17 | — |
| Miscellaneous | $6.6M | 16 | 14 | — |
| Chemistry | $4M | 10 | 9 | — |
| Zoology | $3.4M | 3 | 4 | — |
| Nutrition | $3.3M | 9 | 19 | — |
| Veterinary Sciences | $3.1M | 8 | 9 | — |
| Biology | $2M | 4 | 4 | — |
| Biostatistics & Other Math Sci | $1.9M | 5 | 5 | — |
| Other Health Professions | $739.3K | 1 | 3 | — |
| Psychology | $399.9K | 1 | 1 | — |
| Physics | $277.6K | 1 | 1 | — |
| Social Sciences | $163.7K | 2 | 4 | — |
| Administration | $1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Top funded principal investigators
Highest-funded PIs at Cornell University based on NIH grant totals.
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