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University of Utah Health research funding reaches record $531M in 2025

KSL.comDecember 7, 2025health

Key Points:

  • University of Utah Health achieved a record $531 million in research funding for 2025, surpassing the half-billion mark for the first time.
  • The National Institutes of Health (NIH) remained the largest funding source, providing $264.1 million despite previous federal cuts to research budgets.
  • Industry partnerships contributed $99 million, while other federal agencies and various state and foundation sources added $57.4 million and $110.7 million respectively.
  • Faculty submitted $2.3 billion in research proposals in 2025, reflecting a $500 million increase from the prior year and demonstrating strong research community engagement.
  • Health sciences research funding has grown 24% over five years and more than doubled since 2014