Institutions in Idaho received $32.2M in NIH funding in fiscal year 2026 across 57 awards, #49 among states. University of Idaho received the most, $17.5M, and the NIGMS was the largest funding institute.
| Rank | Institution | Awards | NIH funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Idaho | 25 | $17.5M |
| 2 | Boise State University | 21 | $12.5M |
| 3 | Idaho State University | 11 | $2.3M |
| Institute | Focus | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| NIGMS | basic biomedical science and research training | $28.1M |
| NIAID | infectious disease, immunology and allergy | $2.0M |
| NEI | vision and eye disease | $875K |
| NICHD | child health, pregnancy and development | $573K |
| NIDCR | dental and craniofacial health | $250K |
| NHLBI | heart, lung, blood and sleep | $198K |
| NIBIB | imaging and bioengineering | $139K |
NIH awards to Idaho institutions moved from $42.1M in fiscal year 2025 to $32.2M in 2026, a change of -23.4% against -0.3% nationally.
| Institution | FY2025 | FY2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | $20.9M | $12.5M | -40.3% |
| University of Idaho | $17.7M | $17.5M | -1.4% |
| Idaho State University | $1.5M | $2.3M | +49.9% |
Largest decreases first, then largest increases. Every state compared.
See Idaho university research spending (all sources, NSF HERD) and every federal funder.
Idaho is #49 on NIH funding by state.