Northeastern University
Boston, MA · University
NIH Rank #150
NIH Funding · FY2026
Total Funding
$46.7M
Fiscal year 2026
Grants Awarded
98
Active NIH grants
Funded PIs
110
Principal investigators
National Rank
#150
Among 2,529 institutions, FY2026
Funding & rank history
NIH funding totals and national rank by fiscal year.
Departments by funding
All 8 departments with NIH funding at Northeastern University in FY2026, largest first.
| Department | Funding | Grants | PIs | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering (all Types) | $17.6M | 30 | 33 | Not ranked |
| Pharmacology | $6.1M | 11 | 13 | #53 |
| Physics | $4.8M | 11 | 12 | Not ranked |
| Other Health Professions | $4.7M | 11 | 16 | Not ranked |
| Psychology | $4.7M | 14 | 15 | Not ranked |
| Chemistry | $3.6M | 8 | 10 | Not ranked |
| Biology | $2.5M | 6 | 6 | Not ranked |
| Miscellaneous | $557.3K | 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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