Northeastern University
Boston, MA · University
NIH Rank #158
NIH Funding · FY2025
Total Funding
$47.5M
Fiscal year 2025
Grants Awarded
106
Active NIH grants
Funded PIs
119
Principal investigators
National Rank
#158
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 Northeastern University in FY2025, largest first.
| Department | Funding | Grants | PIs | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering (all Types) | $15.6M | 28 | 29 | Not ranked |
| Pharmacology | $5.6M | 12 | 15 | #48 |
| Other Health Professions | $5.2M | 13 | 18 | Not ranked |
| Physics | $4.2M | 9 | 10 | Not ranked |
| Psychology | $3.6M | 13 | 16 | Not ranked |
| Chemistry | $3.4M | 8 | 8 | Not ranked |
| Biology | $3M | 5 | 7 | Not ranked |
| Miscellaneous | $547.6K | 1 | 2 | Not ranked |
| Social Sciences | $354.1K | 1 | 2 | Not ranked |
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Top funded principal investigators
Highest-funded PIs at Northeastern University based on NIH grant totals.
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