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2024 Update
NIH’S ROLE IN SUSTAINING THE U.S. ECONOMY

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Research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) generated $92.89 billion in new economic activity nationwide last year — or $2.46 of economic activity for every $1 of research funding, according to a report from United for Medical Research (UMR)

2024 Annual Economic Report

Commissioned by UMR, “NIH’s Role in Sustaining the U.S. Economy” is an annual analysis of jobs and economic activity supported by National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding distributed to all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

According to our latest report, published in March 2024, NIH research funding supported 412,041 jobs and generated $92.89 billion in economic activity in FY2023 — or $2.46 of economic activity for every $1 of research funding.

Use the links to explore and download additional information and state-specific resources from the latest report — including graphics to share on social media, fact sheets, and lists of NIH grant recipients in each state in FY2023.

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Research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) generated $92.89 billion in new economic activity nationwide last year — or $2.46 of economic activity for every $1 of research funding, according to a report from United for Medical Research (UMR)

NIH's Role in Sustaining the U.S. Economy, published annually by UMR, also found that the $37.81 billion awarded to researchers in the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in Fiscal Year 2023 supported 412,041 jobs

Research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) generated $92.89 billion in new economic activity nationwide last year — or $2.46 of economic activity for every $1 of research funding, according to a report from United for Medical Research (UMR)

When Compared to 2015, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Funding in 2023 Resulted in 14,646 more grants; $33.8B more economic activity generated; $14.99B more grant funding awarded; and 89,649 jobs created - United for Medical Research

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Alabama

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Alaska

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Arizona

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Arkansas

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California

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Delaware

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Georgia

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Idaho

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