University of Georgia
Athens, GA · University
NIH Rank #98
NIH Funding · FY2026
Total Funding
$51.3M
Fiscal year 2026
Grants Awarded
119
Active NIH grants
Funded PIs
120
Principal investigators
National Rank
#98
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 University of Georgia in FY2026.
| Department | Funding | Grants | PIs | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiology/Immun/Virology | $7.4M | 17 | 16 | — |
| Physiology | $6.9M | 12 | 13 | #25 |
| Pharmacology | $6.5M | 11 | 10 | #34 |
| Biology | $4.7M | 9 | 10 | — |
| Other Health Professions | $3.9M | 8 | 7 | — |
| Engineering (all Types) | $2.3M | 6 | 9 | — |
| Public Health & Prev Medicine | $2.1M | 5 | 7 | — |
| Biochemistry | $2M | 6 | 8 | #88 |
| Genetics | $1.6M | 5 | 6 | #46 |
| Chemistry | $1.2M | 3 | 3 | — |
| Nutrition | $1.1M | 3 | 2 | — |
| Psychology | $980.4K | 3 | 3 | — |
| Miscellaneous | $874.3K | 2 | 2 | — |
| Social Sciences | $789.2K | 1 | 2 | — |
| Other Basic Sciences | $728.1K | 2 | 2 | — |
| Anatomy/Cell Biology | $373K | 1 | 1 | #80 |
| Administration | $235.3K | 2 | 1 | — |
| Veterinary Sciences | $105.7K | 2 | 2 | — |
Top funded principal investigators
Highest-funded PIs at University of Georgia based on NIH grant totals.
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