FUNDING FUELS OUR RESEARCH
Researchers in the School of Biological Sciences investigate the underlying principles of nature and use their discoveries to bring about a better tomorrow. Making these groundbreaking discoveries, however, requires research funding from state and federal sponsors. The Research Administration and Development unit assists with developing and submitting grant proposals and managing grant awards according to sponsor requirements.
FUNDING FUELS OUR RESEARCH
As biologists, faculty in the School of Biological Sciences investigate the underlying principles of nature and use their discoveries to bring about a better tomorrow. Their biological research will provide the solutions to many of today’s most difficult challenges, including global climate change, sustainability, food and energy production, and human health.
About Us
Funding Fuels our Research
Faculty with the School of Biological Sciences have significantly increased the amount of research funding received from federal agencies, foundations, charities, industry and other sponsors over the past 5 fiscal years.
Facts & Figures
Research Funding and Capacity
School of Biological Sciences
Fiscal Year 2021-2022
214 Proposals Submitted
BioSci faculty submitted 214 proposals across federal, foundation, and corporate sponsors.
$51M in Research Funding
BioSci faculty were lead Principal Investigator on $51M in direct costs of research awards.
70 New Awards
BioSci faculty were lead Principal Investigator on 70 new awards.
20 Active Awards From Foundation and
Corporate Sponsors
These awards represent 31% of all active awards.
18 New Assistant Professors
In the last 3 years, BioSci has grown its research capacity with the addition of 18 Assistant Professors.
42% Success Rate for NIH Fellowships
In the last 5 years, the success rate has increased from 14% to 42%, significantly better than the national average of 32%.
