The R1 and R2 universities in Alabama spent $1.18B on research and development in fiscal year 2023. University of Alabama at Birmingham leads with $780M.
| US rank | University | State | Tier | R&D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Med | AL | R1 | $780M | |
| 140 | The University of Alabama | AL | R1 | $185M | |
| 146 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | AL | R2 | $163M | |
| 214 | University of South Alabama Med | AL | R2 | $53M |