Georgia State has set another university record for research expenditures, according to data from the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development Survey.

The survey, the primary source of information on research and development expenditures at U.S. colleges and universities, shows that Georgia State invested $215.9 million in fiscal year 2022, more than $9 million more than the previous year. It was also ranked No. 125 out of the 642 participating schools nationwide, putting it among the top 20 percent of universities in research expenditures for the sixth year in a row.

“These numbers show that our university is dedicated to advancing knowledge and delivering real-world impact at the highest levels,” said Georgia State President M. Brian Blake. “Growing our investments in research will keep increasing our capacity to transform lives and communities, improve the human condition and answer critical questions in our global society.”

Since FY2017, Georgia State’s research expenditures have topped $1.2 billion in total.

In addition to the total expenditures, the report showed that the university was No. 1 in the state and No. 23 in the country for research and development expenditures in social sciences as a whole, and ranked No. 1 in the state in expenditures in multiple additional areas including:

• Political science and government.
• Sociology, demography and population studies.
• Communications and communications technologies.
• Education.
• Social work.

The university was also No. 2 in the state for research and development expenditures in psychology.

“Focusing on a broad range of disciplines means we can create and harness knowledge to address societal challenges from multiple perspectives,” said Donald Hamelberg, Georgia State’s interim vice president for research and economic development. “Developing a better understanding of our world from different angles is absolutely essential for progress and enriches our students’ learning experience.”

The research program at Georgia State also contributed to the university’s statewide economic impact, which totaled $2.9 billion in FY 2022, according to data from the University System of Georgia.

“I think we exemplify the value of research in our state, contributing to both economic growth and the well-being of our residents,” Hamelberg said.

To learn more about Georgia State University research and its impact, visit research.gsu.edu.

– Amanda Dobbs, Associate Director, Public Relations and Communications, Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development

Originally posted to the university News Hub at this link.