The R1 and R2 universities in District of Columbia spent $521M on research and development in fiscal year 2023. George Washington University leads with $360M.
| US rank | University | State | Tier | R&D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | George Washington University Med | DC | R1 | $360M | |
| 180 | Howard University Med | DC | R1 | $85M | |
| 188 | American University | DC | R1 | $76M |