U-M Dermatology Gains #6 Ranking for NIH $ in 2023

Kudos to our talented faculty and research teams who achieved U-M Dermatology’s #6 ranking for overall NIH funding in 2023 – out of 35 dermatology programs nationwide!

With thirteen NIH awards totaling more than $6.2M, our department’s NIH funding grew by nearly 35% during Federal Fiscal Year 2023.

U-M Dermatology NIH Ranking/Funding
2023202220212020
#6#10#11#8
$6.20M$4.60M$4.36M$4.33M

Our department’s four-place jump in ranking during 2023, is one of the largest annual improvements in rank in the UM Medical School. Representing 6.28% market share of NIH funding allocated to dermatology in 2023, our department’s diverse NIH portfolio includes 1 K, 8 R01, 1 T32, 1 P, and 2 U awards.

This remarkable success was achieved through the hard work and dedication of our innovative research teams and represents ongoing commitment to advancing research to improve skin health for all patients.

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