Iowa State University
Ames, IA · University
NIH Rank #210
NIH Funding · FY2026
Total Funding
$12.4M
Fiscal year 2026
Grants Awarded
32
Active NIH grants
Funded PIs
35
Principal investigators
National Rank
#210
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 Iowa State University in FY2026.
| Department | Funding | Grants | PIs | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Sciences | $2.7M | 7 | 6 | — |
| Genetics | $2M | 5 | 7 | #40 |
| Chemistry | $1.9M | 5 | 5 | — |
| Biochemistry | $1.3M | 3 | 4 | #99 |
| Other Basic Sciences | $1.3M | 2 | 1 | — |
| Engineering (all Types) | $1.3M | 4 | 3 | — |
| Psychology | $636K | 1 | 2 | — |
| Other Health Professions | $625.3K | 1 | 1 | — |
| Biostatistics & Other Math Sci | $200K | 1 | 3 | — |
Top funded principal investigators
Highest-funded PIs at Iowa State University based on NIH grant totals.
$1.3M
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