The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ has once again earned the highest research designation after spending more than $313 million on research and awarding 166 research doctorates in the most recent year measured. The updated was announced on February 13.
The Carnegie Foundation and American Council on Education¡¯s top-tier designation, Research 1 (R1): Very High Spending and Doctorate Production, requires institutions to spend at least $50 million on research and development and award at least 70 research doctorates annually.
“This highest-level research designation confirms that UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ stands among the nation’s leading universities, which means our local students can access world-class research opportunities right here at home without having to leave Â鶹´«Ã½,” UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ Provost Michael Bruno said. “Just as importantly, it shows we’re bringing significant research dollars into our state economy and developing solutions for Â鶹´«Ã½‘s unique challenges—from protecting our marine ecosystems to advancing renewable energy and ensuring that our residents have access to the best possible medical care.”
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ far exceeded the minimum requirements, according to data from two national surveys. The National Science Foundation¡¯s Higher Education Research and Development Survey showed $313.1 million in research expenditures for fiscal year 2023. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education¡¯s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System reported 166 research doctorates awarded in 2022¨C23. The rankings considered data from 2021–23, using either the three-year average or most recent year’s figures, whichever was higher.
“UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹’s R1 designation reflects our dedication to cutting-edge research and its transformative impact,” UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ Interim Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship Christopher Sabine said. “At six times the R1 threshold we are a research powerhouse, attracting top talent and ensuring that UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ remains at the forefront of discovery for years to come.”
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ was named one of 146 R1: doctoral universities (very high research activity) in the latest version of the Basic Classification by the Carnegie Foundation in 2021. The foundation will announce a new broader institution classification ranking in April 2025.