#115 nationally · R1 · Michigan

Wayne State University research spending

Wayne State University spent $251M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #115 among US R1 and R2 universities and #3 in Michigan.

$251Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#115of 297 nationally
#3 of 9in Michigan (8% of the state's listed total)
Yesmedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
112Thomas Jefferson University MedPAR2$258M
113Rice UniversityTXR1$255M
114George Mason UniversityVAR1$252M
115Wayne State University MedMIR1$251M
116Tufts University MedMAR1$247M
117University of Central Florida MedFLR1$247M
118West Virginia University MedWVR1$246M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Wayne State University run through its research office: https://research.wayne.edu/

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Questions

How much does Wayne State University spend on research?
Wayne State University reported $251M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Wayne State University rank nationally for research spending?
#115 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #3 of 9 in Michigan.
Is Wayne State University an R1 university?
Wayne State University is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.