The University of Oregon’s research expenditures increased by $9 million in fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) to $125 million. However, sponsored project funding, which supports scholarship and creative activity across the university, decreased to $153 million in new awards from $202 million in FY24—a reflection of the dramatic shift in federal priorities related to research, as well as delays in proposal reviews and award cancellations.
5-Year New Award Trend
Sponsored activities cover research and creative activity, as well as instruction (e.g., new course or curriculum development) and service (e.g., programming and services provided by the university). FY25 sponsored project funding decreased to $153 million in new awards from $202 million in FY24.
Awards by Sponsor
The major funders of UO sponsored activities are the National Institutes of Health (42%), the National Science Foundation (13%), and the US Department of Education (12%). Other federal sources of sponsorship increased in FY25. Non-federal sponsors include private foundations, non-profits, state contracts, and more.
Expenditures by Faculty Rank
Sponsored activities cover research, as well as instruction (e.g., new course or curriculum development) and service (e.g., programming and services provided by the university). The UO’s unique research portfolio includes not only tenure-track faculty, but demonstrates immense strength among career research faculty, represented in the “Other” category, along with graduate students and postdoctoral scholars securing fellowships.
5-Year Sponsored Expenditures
Research expenditures are a critical metric for R1 universities, reflecting an institution’s ability to secure funding, drive innovation, support faculty and student research, and contribute to economic and societal advancement. Since 2020, research expenditures have grown by 35%.
Celebrating our 2025 achievements.
365
grants awarded
85%
federally funded
$125M
sponsored expenditures
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total licenses
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active startups
$8M
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