Strategic Plan

Federally Financed Research Spending Per Capita - National Rank

What this measurement means

The most widely accepted measure of a research university’s competitiveness is through grants awarded from the federal government. Research attracts top students, faculty, and jobs to Ohio. This indicator takes into account both public and private universities.

2017 Target

To be in the top 10 of all states in terms of federal dollars attracted to public universities.

Source: National Science Foundation and US Census, 2006 and 2007