#87 nationally · R1 · Rhode Island

Brown University research spending

Brown University spent $354M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #87 among US R1 and R2 universities and #1 in Rhode Island.

$354Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#87of 297 nationally
#1 of 2in Rhode Island (71% of the state's listed total)
Yesmedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
84Dartmouth College MedNHR1$367M
85Wichita State UniversityKSR2$367M
86George Washington University MedDCR1$360M
87Brown University MedRIR1$354M
97Stony Brook University MedNYR1$325M
98Mississippi State University MedMSR1$320M
99University of New Mexico-Main Campus MedNMR1$316M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Brown University run through its research office: https://division-research.brown.edu/

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Questions

How much does Brown University spend on research?
Brown University reported $354M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Brown University rank nationally for research spending?
#87 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #1 of 2 in Rhode Island.
Is Brown University an R1 university?
Brown University is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.