Research Brandeis is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity". In FY 2017, Brandeis spent $68.4 million on research and was ranked 174 in the nation by total R&D expenditure. These include sponsored research funds from sources including the National Institutes of Health; the National Science Foundation and the US Department of Health and Human Services as well as a range of foundations.
rESeArcH brANdeIs is ClasSIfied amonG "R1: doctoraL UniverSiTiEs – VeRY hiGH rESearcH acTiviTy". In Fy 2017, BRandeis SpeNT $68.4 miLlion on REseaRch and was RANkEd 174 in thE NatioN by total R&d ExpenditUre. tHese includE SpOnsored researcH funDs from sOurces includiNg the nAtIonAl institutes of healTh; tHe natIoNal SCiEncE fOundAtioN ANd thE Us dEParTmeNt of heaLTh and humAn seRvicEs aS welL AS a Range of fOunDAtIoNs.