{"id":11627,"date":"2026-02-19T10:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T15:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/?p=11627"},"modified":"2026-02-19T10:40:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T15:40:54","slug":"uncns-brimr-rank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/uncns-brimr-rank\/","title":{"rendered":"UNC Neurosurgery Advances into Top 50 in National NIH Funding Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are pleased to share important news regarding our department\u2019s research trajectory. The latest data from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR), which tracks annual NIH funding across all U.S. medical school departments, shows that UNC Neurosurgery has reached a significant milestone in national rankings. This growth contributes to the UNC School of Medicine\u2019s standing as a premier public research institution, currently ranked No. 18 overall<\/strong> and No. 5 among public institutions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

BRIMR Rankings of NIH Funding in 2025 | BRIMR<\/a><\/p>\n

Over the last several years, our department has moved from unranked status to greater national visibility. This momentum reflects the work and dedication of our clinical and research faculty, residents, and the administrative staff who support our mission.<\/p>\n

Our Progress at a Glance<\/b><\/h4>\n

Our upward trend over the last two fiscal years is particularly notable, with nearly a 38% increase<\/strong> in attributed NIH funding in the last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Fiscal Year<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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National Rank<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Total NIH Funding<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2021\u20132023<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Unranked<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2024<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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50th<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$511,178<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2025<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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45th<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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$707,846<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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What This Means for Us<\/b><\/h4>\n

Breaking into the top 50 and immediately climbing five positions to No. 45 signals our growing influence in the neurosurgical research community. As we continue to expand our research footprint, these rankings help us:<\/p>\n