A new national ranking highlights Duke University School of Medicine’s exceptional success in securing NIH research funding, with more than $514 million awarded in 2025. Duke placed 9th among medical schools, with Orthopaedics ranked No. 1 nationally, underscoring the department’s leadership in advancing breakthrough science. The achievement reflects the strength of Duke’s interdisciplinary research enterprise and its commitment to discoveries that improve patient care and population health.
“Scientific funding is increasingly competitive, and we’re proud that the NIH continues to partner with Duke,” noted Dean Mary E. Klotman, MD. Eleven Duke departments earned top‑10 placements, reinforcing the university’s broad impact across clinical and basic science fields.