ASU Surpasses $1 Billion in Research Funding for First Time

ASU’s Research Spending Surpasses $1 Billion, Seeking Donations to ‘Uncover Biases that Shape Perceptions of Animal Emotions’

Arizona State University has exceeded $1 billion in annual research expenditures for the first time, placing the university among the top 4% of research institutions nationwide. The milestone underscores ASU's rapid rise as a major research university and its focus on translating scientific discovery into public benefit — from improving health care and protecting ecosystems...

ASU's research spending surpasses $1 billion, fueling advances in health, defense and AI

TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona State University has exceeded $1 billion in annual research expenditures for the first time, placing the university among the top 4% of research institutions nationwide.

ASU surpasses $1 billion in research funding for first time