All research funding

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November 21, 2025

UIC awarded $2.98 million grant to study hypertension and healthy eating

Researchers will test a diet and nutrition program combining grocery delivery, cooking classes and education.

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November 20, 2025

UIC pulls $490M in research funding in fiscal year 2025

The 2025 total reflects gains in the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, the School of Public Health, the College of Applied Health Sciences and the College of Engineering.

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November 7, 2025

UIC researchers awarded $4.5 million grant for community-engaged disability research

Center will serve as hub for training and outreach.

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February 13, 2025

University of Illinois Chicago retains status as top-tier Research 1 University 

UIC is one of just four R1 institutions in Illinois and exceeds benchmarks for research funding

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October 28, 2024

UIC broadens research portfolio with gains in education, engineering 

2024 funding continues trend of 5% annual growth in research awards since 2019

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September 11, 2023

UIC exceeds half a billion dollars in research funding for first time 

The University of Illinois Chicago received $509 million in research […]

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November 14, 2022

Research funding at UIC tops $460M, marking four record-breaking years

UIC science fuels research discoveries that improve people’s lives

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November 1, 2021

With awards totaling $446M, UIC sets record for annual research funding 

For the second consecutive year, UIC’s sponsored awards reached a record amount