#39 nationally · R1 · New Jersey

Rutgers University-New Brunswick research spending

Rutgers University-New Brunswick spent $832M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #39 among US R1 and R2 universities and #1 in New Jersey.

$832Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#39of 297 nationally
#1 of 9in New Jersey (50% of the state's listed total)
Yesmedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
36Baylor College of Medicine MedTXR1$847M
37Purdue University-Main Campus MedINR1$845M
38Michigan State University MedMIR1$844M
39Rutgers University-New Brunswick MedNJR1$832M
40Cornell University MedNYR1$821M
41University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign MedILR1$821M
42University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center MedTXR1$800M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Rutgers University-New Brunswick run through its research office: https://newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/research/office

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Questions

How much does Rutgers University-New Brunswick spend on research?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick reported $832M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Rutgers University-New Brunswick rank nationally for research spending?
#39 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #1 of 9 in New Jersey.
Is Rutgers University-New Brunswick an R1 university?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.