The R1 and R2 universities in Georgia spent $3.29B on research and development in fiscal year 2023. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus leads with $1.41B.
| US rank | University | State | Tier | R&D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | GA | R1 | $1.41B | |
| 27 | Emory University Med | GA | R1 | $1.09B | |
| 58 | University of Georgia Med | GA | R1 | $571M | |
| 159 | Augusta University Med | GA | R2 | $139M | |
| 230 | Georgia Southern University | GA | R2 | $40M | |
| 243 | Kennesaw State University | GA | R2 | $32M | |
| 298 | Clark Atlanta University | GA | R2 | $10M |