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Rochester Institute of Technology Breaks Record for Sponsored Research Funding in Fiscal Year 2025

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The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has celebrated a record year for sponsored research funding in fiscal year 2025, with a total of $105 million received. This achievement is marked by numerous milestones, including a new record for National Science Foundation (NSF) awards, exceeding $21 million. Additionally, RIT faculty submitted 30 NSF CAREER Award submissions, another record for the university. The success is attributed to the innovative research efforts of the university's faculty, which showcases the institution's commitment to advancing research excellence.

Key Takeaways:

  • RIT received a record $105 million in sponsored research funding in fiscal year 2025, a significant increase from previous years.
  • The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded RIT a record $21 million, marking a major milestone for the university.
  • RIT faculty submitted 30 NSF CAREER Award submissions, another record for the university, with Assistant Professor Shima Parsa from the College of Science and Associate Professor Rui Liu from the Kate Gleason College of Engineering being the most recent recipients of the prestigious awards.
  • The Kate Gleason College of Engineering led the RIT colleges in receiving over $20 million in new sponsored research awards, while the College of Science led in the number of research funding proposals submitted, with over 200 proposals throughout fiscal year 2025.
  • Several of the university's interdisciplinary research centers, including the K-12 University Center, Battery Development Center, NanoPower Research Labs, and Personalized Healthcare Technology, each exceeded $7 million in sponsored funding.
  • RIT received approximately 72 percent of its awards from federal funding agencies, demonstrating the university's strong relationship with national and international research partners.

Statistics:

  • Total sponsored research funding received by RIT in fiscal year 2025: $105 million
  • New record high for NSF awards: over $21 million
  • Number of NSF CAREER Award submissions: 30
  • Percentage of awards received from federal funding agencies: 72%
  • Total sponsored research awards received by the Kate Gleason College of Engineering: over $20 million
  • Total sponsored research proposals submitted by the College of Science: over 200

Sources:

  • "RIT Breaks Record for Sponsored Research Funding in Fiscal Year 2025." Rochester Institute of Technology. (No date specified)
  • Same source as above

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