University of South Florida Reaches $775 Million in Research Funding

University of South Florida reaches $775 million in research funding

USF officials said partnerships with more than 700 organizations are driving breakthroughs in medicine, energy, and autonomous technology.

USF Research Funding Hits Record $775 Million in 2026

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USF research funding hits record $775 million

The University of South Florida attracted a record $775 million in research funding during the 2026 fiscal year, the university says, with growing private-sector investments supporting research projects ranging from experimental Parkinson’s treatments to tech tools that monitor Tampa Electric’s power grid.Research funding saw a 3% increase over last year’s number and a 42% increase over the past five years, a result of major gains in both federa…