University of Florida spends record amount on research projects
The University of Florida (UF) is touting a banner year in research so far as the school has spent more than it ever has in history on research.
UF faculty spent $1.26 billion in Fiscal Year 2024, which ended June 30. The school said much of that was possible due to a 10% increase in federal funding from fiscal year 2023.
“Driven by a spirit of discovery and backed by the state of Florida, UF’s incredible faculty do incredible work,” said Mori Hosseini, Chair of UF’s Board of Trustees. “We are proud of our researchers and their teams.”
Federal funds cover about 46% of UF’s total research funding. The jump in research spending is largely due to the fact federal research funds for UF have incr...
