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.

Read more about the U-M Medical School NIH research awards and ranking

 

 

 

 

 

 
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