Iowa State University
Ames, IA · University
NIH Rank #233
NIH Funding · FY2026
Total Funding
$18.5M
Fiscal year 2026
Grants Awarded
47
Active NIH grants
Funded PIs
51
Principal investigators
National Rank
#233
Among 2,529 institutions, FY2026
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 FY2026, largest first.
| Department | Funding | Grants | PIs | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Sciences | $5.9M | 14 | 13 | Not ranked |
| Genetics | $3.3M | 7 | 12 | #38 |
| Chemistry | $2.3M | 6 | 5 | Not ranked |
| Biochemistry | $2.1M | 5 | 6 | #102 |
| Engineering (all Types) | $1.5M | 5 | 4 | Not ranked |
| Other Basic Sciences | $1.3M | 2 | 1 | Not ranked |
| Psychology | $636K | 1 | 2 | Not ranked |
| Other Health Professions | $625.3K | 1 | 1 | 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.
$1.3M
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$852.4K
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$755.9K
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