Basic Scientific Research in Pennsylvania
Basic Scientific Research (12.431) awarded $175 million to recipients in Pennsylvania in 138 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 6.2% of the program's national total. Carnegie-Mellon University received the most, $29.4 million.
- Awarded in Pennsylvania$175 million
- Awards138
- Share of the program6.2%
- Rank among states5th of 50
- National total$2.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 60 | $53.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 53 | $25.8 million |
| FY 2023 | 60 | $42.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 61 | $27.9 million |
| FY 2025 | 53 | $25.1 million |
Recipients in Pennsylvania
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie-Mellon University | Colleges and universities | 33 | $29.4 million |
| Drexel University | Colleges and universities | 5 | $28.2 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Colleges and universities | 28 | $24.3 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Colleges and universities | 9 | $22.6 million |
| Temple University-of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Colleges and universities | 4 | $16.7 million |
| Lehigh University | Colleges and universities | 7 | $13.2 million |
| PPG Industries, Inc. | Businesses | 2 | $12.2 million |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Colleges and universities | 36 | $10.6 million |
| Carnegie Robotics LLC | Small businesses | 1 | $9.2 million |
| Concurrent Technologies Corp | Nonprofits | 2 | $5.1 million |
Open opportunities under this program
- UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Broad Agency Announcement
- FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC)
- FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)
- LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)
- DEVCOM ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH
- DEVCOM ANALYSIS CENTER BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR APPLIED RESEARCH
- ARMY APPLICATIONS LAB BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISRUPTIVE APPLICATIONS
- US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Broad Agency Announcement
- Staff Research Program
See all 12 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Basic Scientific Research money goes to Pennsylvania?
$175 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 138 awards. Pennsylvania ranks 5th of 50 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Basic Scientific Research money in Pennsylvania?
The largest recipient is Carnegie-Mellon University, with $29.4 million in 33 awards. Next are Drexel University and The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.
Can organizations in Pennsylvania apply now?
Yes, 12 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 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