UNC School of Nursing NIH funding rises to nearly $6.14 million

The UNC School of Nursing received nearly $6.14 million in total National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding in 2021, placing the School 7th among NIH-funded public schools of nursing in the United States, and 12th overall, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.

This is a jump of more than $4.4 million from 2017, when the School ranked 29th among nursing schools in the United States.

“This incredible increase in funding and 17-point rise over the last five years reflects the commitment and excellence of our faculty, staff and students,” said Peggy Wilmoth, interim dean of the UNC School of Nursing. “They do tremendous work each day to advance nursing science and improve health care in and beyond North Carolina.”

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From intensive care to the emergency department, our acute care research and programs focus on providing patients with the best treatment for sudden and severe illnesses and injuries.

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