Annual Research Report

Research drives innovation which in turn benefits society, the economy and everyday lives. Princeton University is home to a thriving research and innovation ecosystem of faculty members, graduate and undergraduate students, and professional researchers. Each year, the university receives funding from federal agencies as well as corporate, philanthropic and other sources. This snapshot indicates the primary funding sources and amounts spent on research for fiscal year 2020.

Graph representing primary funding sources
Princeton University is renowned for advancing the frontiers of knowledge across the disciplines, from the natural sciences and engineering to the social sciences, humanities and arts. this snapshot indicates the primary funding sources and amounts spent on research for fiscal year 2020.

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