Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA · University
NIH Rank #85
NIH Funding · FY2026
Total Funding
$100.4M
Fiscal year 2026
Grants Awarded
174
Active NIH grants
Funded PIs
206
Principal investigators
National Rank
#85
Among 2,529 institutions, FY2026
Funding & rank history
NIH funding totals and national rank by fiscal year.
Departments by funding
All 16 departments with NIH funding at Pennsylvania State University in FY2026, largest first.
| Department | Funding | Grants | PIs | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Health Professions | $17.3M | 10 | 20 | Not ranked |
| Biochemistry | $15.3M | 31 | 34 | #19 |
| Psychology | $14.7M | 25 | 28 | Not ranked |
| Biology | $9M | 22 | 19 | Not ranked |
| Biomedical Engineering | $8.7M | 14 | 19 | #21 |
| Engineering (all Types) | $7.8M | 17 | 22 | Not ranked |
| Miscellaneous | $6.6M | 9 | 16 | Not ranked |
| Chemistry | $3.8M | 9 | 9 | Not ranked |
| Nutrition | $3.1M | 8 | 10 | Not ranked |
| Veterinary Sciences | $2.6M | 6 | 5 | Not ranked |
| Biostatistics & Other Math Sci | $1.9M | 4 | 7 | Not ranked |
| Social Sciences | $1.8M | 5 | 6 | Not ranked |
| Administration | $882.1K | 2 | 2 | Not ranked |
| Zoology | $707.9K | 2 | 1 | Not ranked |
| Physics | $401K | 1 | 1 | Not ranked |
| Other Basic Sciences | $393.3K | 1 | 1 | Not ranked |
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Top funded principal investigators
Highest-funded PIs at Pennsylvania State University based on NIH grant totals.
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