Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA · University
NIH Rank #78
NIH Funding · FY2026
Total Funding
$69.6M
Fiscal year 2026
Grants Awarded
127
Active NIH grants
Funded PIs
158
Principal investigators
National Rank
#78
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 Pennsylvania State University in FY2026.
| Department | Funding | Grants | PIs | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $14.1M | 23 | 26 | — |
| Biochemistry | $12.5M | 24 | 30 | #14 |
| Biology | $6.3M | 13 | 11 | — |
| Miscellaneous | $5.9M | 8 | 14 | — |
| Engineering (all Types) | $5.5M | 10 | 16 | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | $4.9M | 9 | 11 | #22 |
| Other Health Professions | $3M | 5 | 7 | — |
| Chemistry | $2.9M | 6 | 6 | — |
| Nutrition | $2.8M | 6 | 7 | — |
| Biostatistics & Other Math Sci | $1.7M | 3 | 5 | — |
| Veterinary Sciences | $1.5M | 4 | 4 | — |
| Administration | $882.1K | 2 | 2 | — |
| Social Sciences | $832K | 3 | 3 | — |
| Zoology | $707.9K | 2 | 1 | — |
| Physics | $401K | 1 | 1 | — |
| Other Basic Sciences | $393.3K | 1 | 1 | — |
Top funded principal investigators
Highest-funded PIs at Pennsylvania State University based on NIH grant totals.
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