Facts + Figures

The Office of Research provides the University of Cincinnati research community with excellent services that enhance scholarship and research, including key investments in the UC research enterprise that will impact our local, national and global partners.

FY 2022 Sponsored Awards

$309,339,417 | 1,063 Awards

The Office of Research receives funding from multiple sources, including federal, non-profits, industry, local government and the state of Ohio. We strive to support UC faculty, staff, student researchers and advance multi- and trans-disciplinary initiatives in existing and emerging communities of research excellence at UC.

Activity Type

Funding Source

Full Report for fiscal year 2019 sponsored awards

FY 2020 R+D Expenditures

Expenditure data as reported in the NSF Higher Education Research & Development (HERD) survey for the most recent year completed. The Institution Funds category includes internal (non-sponsored) research expenditures. The NSF publishes full HERD survey data in November, so the link to Full Report, below, may be for the prior year.

Sponsored Expenditures

Full Report for fiscal year 2016 expenditure data

Industry + Business Engagement

The University of Cincinnati Research Institute was created to advance industrial sponsorship of research and development activities of the University of Cincinnati faculty, researchers, and staff. UCRI creates a comprehensive strategic approach for business engagement throughout the entire University.

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