Question 1

How much does Harvard University spend on research?

Accepted Answer

Harvard University reported $1.44B in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.

Question 2

Where does Harvard University rank nationally for research spending?

Accepted Answer

#14 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #1 of 13 in Massachusetts.

Question 3

Is Harvard University an R1 university?

Accepted Answer

Harvard University is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.

Rank	University	State	Tier	R&D
11	Duke University Med	NC	R1	$1.51B
12	New York University Med	NY	R1	$1.46B
13	Ohio State University-Main Campus Med	OH	R1	$1.45B
14	Harvard University Med	MA	R1	$1.44B
15	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	GA	R1	$1.41B
16	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Med	PA	R1	$1.40B
17	Columbia University in the City of New York Med	NY	R1	$1.34B

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