Basic and Applied Scientific Research in Pennsylvania
Basic and Applied Scientific Research (12.300) awarded $185 million to recipients in Pennsylvania in 338 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 4.5% of the program's national total. Carnegie-Mellon University received the most, $57.0 million.
- Awarded in Pennsylvania$185 million
- Awards338
- Share of the program4.5%
- Rank among states5th of 53
- National total$4.1 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 141 | $40.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 142 | $40.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 146 | $34.9 million |
| FY 2024 | 155 | $34.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 137 | $34.4 million |
Recipients in Pennsylvania
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie-Mellon University | Colleges and universities | 86 | $57.0 million |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Colleges and universities | 121 | $50.4 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Colleges and universities | 26 | $26.6 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Colleges and universities | 47 | $26.3 million |
| Lehigh University | Colleges and universities | 21 | $11.5 million |
| Temple University-of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Colleges and universities | 9 | $3.9 million |
| Drexel University | Colleges and universities | 7 | $3.6 million |
| Carley Technologies Inc | Small businesses | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Villanova University in the State of Pennsylvania | Colleges and universities | 3 | $1.1 million |
| University City Science Center | Nonprofits | 1 | $546,756 |
Open opportunities under this program
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)
- Special Program Announcement for Office of Naval Research Research Opportunity: FY27 Communications and Networking Applied Research
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program
- NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research
- FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)
- Research Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School
- Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) Broad Agency Announcement for Fiscal Year 2026
Questions people ask
How much Basic and Applied Scientific Research money goes to Pennsylvania?
$185 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 338 awards. Pennsylvania ranks 5th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Basic and Applied Scientific Research money in Pennsylvania?
The largest recipient is Carnegie-Mellon University, with $57.0 million in 86 awards. Next are The Pennsylvania State University and University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education.
Can organizations in Pennsylvania apply now?
Yes, 8 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Basic and Applied Scientific Research in other states
Other large programs in Pennsylvania
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- Special Education Grants to States
- Child Care and Development Block Grant