The University of Georgia climbed seven spots to No. 54 among all U.S. universities, colleges and research institutions in the latest National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development rankings.
In the new rankings, which reflect fiscal year 2016, UGA’s total research expenditures reached $410 million, up from $374 million and a ranking of 61st the year before.
UGA also moved up when it comes to federally supported research expenditures, with $144 million, up eight spots from the prior year.
Data for fiscal year 2017 show continued growth in research activity, with $458 million in total research and development expenditures—an increase of 12 percent over fiscal year 2016.