Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA · Other
NIH Rank #120
NIH Funding · FY2026
Total Funding
$59.4M
Fiscal year 2026
Grants Awarded
131
Active NIH grants
Funded PIs
129
Principal investigators
National Rank
#120
Among 2,529 institutions, FY2026
Funding & rank history
NIH funding totals and national rank by fiscal year.
Departments by funding
All 13 departments with NIH funding at Virginia Tech in FY2026, largest first.
| Department | Funding | Grants | PIs | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous | $18M | 31 | 37 | Not ranked |
| Veterinary Sciences | $9.3M | 25 | 19 | Not ranked |
| Engineering (all Types) | $7.4M | 16 | 19 | Not ranked |
| Biology | $4.3M | 15 | 16 | Not ranked |
| Chemistry | $3.7M | 9 | 8 | Not ranked |
| Nutrition | $2.8M | 6 | 5 | Not ranked |
| Neurosciences | $2M | 7 | 7 | #58 |
| Public Health | $1.9M | 3 | 3 | #87 |
| Psychology | $1.7M | 4 | 6 | Not ranked |
| Biochemistry | $1.7M | 4 | 3 | #108 |
| Biostatistics & Other Math Sci | $897.8K | 3 | 3 | Not ranked |
| Zoology | $713.1K | 2 | 2 | Not ranked |
| Other Health Professions | $249K | 1 | 1 | Not ranked |
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Top funded principal investigators
Highest-funded PIs at Virginia Tech based on NIH grant totals.
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