Iowa State University
Ames, IA · University
NIH Rank #251
NIH Funding · FY2025
Total Funding
$17.6M
Fiscal year 2025
Grants Awarded
45
Active NIH grants
Funded PIs
52
Principal investigators
National Rank
#251
Among 2,933 institutions, FY2025
Funding & rank history
NIH funding totals and national rank by fiscal year.
Departments by funding
All 9 departments with NIH funding at Iowa State University in FY2025, largest first.
| Department | Funding | Grants | PIs | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Sciences | $4.6M | 14 | 11 | Not ranked |
| Genetics | $2.6M | 6 | 10 | #44 |
| Biochemistry | $2.5M | 6 | 9 | #95 |
| Engineering (all Types) | $2.3M | 4 | 4 | Not ranked |
| Chemistry | $2.1M | 6 | 7 | Not ranked |
| Other Basic Sciences | $1.2M | 2 | 1 | Not ranked |
| Other Health Professions | $1M | 2 | 3 | Not ranked |
| Psychology | $663.7K | 1 | 2 | Not ranked |
| Biostatistics & Other Math Sci | $200K | 1 | 3 | Not ranked |
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Top funded principal investigators
Highest-funded PIs at Iowa State University based on NIH grant totals.
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