UF breaks own record on spending for research projects in FY 2025

UF Sets Record with $1.33B in Research Spending

The University of Florida (UF) spent a record $1.33 billion on research during the 2025 fiscal year, marking a 4.5 percent increase over the previous year and includes growth in federal, state, and industry research. Federal expenditures reached $612.4 million, up 5.4 percent from the prior year, while state-supported research climbed 14.5 percent to $231.9 million. Industry-backed research rose nearly 12 percent to $41.5 million, and funding fr…

UF breaks own record on spending for research projects in FY 2025

A record $1.33 billion was spent on research projects at the University of Florida for the 2025 fiscal year that concluded June 30. That figure also represents a 4.5% increase in research expenditures for the Gainesville university, which represents a $57.3 million increase over the 2024 fiscal year, according to a UF news release. “This new record sends an unmistakable signal that the University of Florida’s research enterprise is a rock-solid …

University of Florida research spending reaches record $1.33 billion in 2025

Kyle Lo / ShutterstockNew total breaks last year’s $1.26 billion mark.