#172 nationally · R1 · Massachusetts

Brandeis University research spending

Brandeis University spent $104M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #172 among US R1 and R2 universities and #8 in Massachusetts.

$104Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#172of 297 nationally
#8 of 13in Massachusetts (2% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
169University of North TexasTXR1$107M
170Colorado School of MinesCOR1$104M
171Michigan Technological UniversityMIR1$104M
172Brandeis UniversityMAR1$104M
173University of MemphisTNR1$100M
174University of Nevada-Las Vegas MedNVR1$99M
175CUNY Graduate School and University CenterNYR1$98M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Brandeis University run through its website: https://www.brandeis.edu/

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Questions

How much does Brandeis University spend on research?
Brandeis University reported $104M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Brandeis University rank nationally for research spending?
#172 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #8 of 13 in Massachusetts.
Is Brandeis University an R1 university?
Brandeis University is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.