Research by the Numbers
Rutgers University's resilience in overcoming challenges reflects its unwavering commitment to improving human lives and driving economic growth in New Jersey and around the world.
$993M
in Research Grants and Sponsored Programs
Total Funding Sources received is $993.3M with a breakdown of $518.2M (52%) from Federal, $234.8M (24%) from the State of NJ, $188.0M (19%) from Corporations, and $52.3M (5%) from Associations/Foundations.
Total Federal Funding Sources received is $518.2M with a breakdown of $275.7M (53%) from the National Institutes of Health, $7.9M (2%) from the U.S. Department of Education, $16.3M (3%) from the U.S. Department of Energy, $18.9M from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, $32.9M (6%) from the U.S. Department of Defense, $20.1M (4%) from the Department of Transportation, $38.4M (7%) from the National Science Foundation, $79.5M (15%) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and $28.3M (5%) from other sources.
Innovation by the Numbers
$15M+ Licensing Revenue
219 New Inventions
153 US and Global Patents
100 Active Start-ups (10 launched)
Active Technologies*
620 Life Sciences | 417 Physical Sciences and Engineering
250 Agriculture | 220 Information Technology and Software
50 Content and Copyrighted Works
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*(By Category) Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP)
Full Award Portfolio
Fiscal Year 2025
63% Health and Life Sciences
20% Physical Sciences
12% Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
5% Food and Agriculture
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Industry Partners
243
Engaged in Research with Rutgers University
AI Awards
147
$117M in Sponsored AI Projects
Awards over $1M
193
Across all four Chancellor-Led Units
Research Success Numbers
4,290 Research Awards
4,290 Research Awards*
*$993M Research Grants and Sponsored Programs
$516M | Federal
$237M | State of NJ
$188M | Corporate
$ 53M | Foundations, Associations, Other
$117M AI Award Value
147 Total Number of AI Awards Received (FY 2025)
Valued at $117M
