UC research dollars climb $20M in 2008

The University of Cincinnati's research funding topped $353 million in 2008, besting the university's 2007 totals by $20 million.

Not only does this put the university ahead of its 2011 goal of $350 million, but it represents a doubling of funding over the last decade.

The Academic Health Center and affiliates brought in nearly 76 percent of the total, with the National Institutes of Health remaining the top funder at $104.5 million.

UC's $1 billion "Proudly Cincinnati" capital campaign is making research a key focus, which should help the university retain its "very high research activity" designation by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education.

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