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P A R T I I
FUELING INNOVATION:
The Power of Our
Research Grants
Hampton University’s
FY25 research grants:
$33M
This impressive growth directly fuels
our institutional ascent and burgeoning
research capabilities, solidifying our
commitment to national impact.
A total of
115 proposals
submitted
with a value of
$107.2M
showcasing our faculty’s ambitious vision.
Total funding from Grants and
Contracts in FY25 represent a
7.25% increase
Our largest funding source, for
grants and contracts:
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
FUNDING
74.5%
(22.7M)
OTHER
25.5%
(7.7M)
This success directly advances our
strategic plan to Increase Research
& Innovation. Our recent R2 status
signifies high research activity, and we
are on an ambitious path to become an
R1 institution by 2033.
18 H A M P T O N U N I V E R S I T Y
FY25 Key Federal & Foundation Grants
GRANTING AGENCY /
GRANT AMOUNT DEPARTMENT /
FUNDER
SCHOOL / PROGRAM
National Institutes of
Health $4,845,959 School of Pharmacy
National Institutes of
Health $2,306,620 Chemistry
National Science
Foundation $1,348,707 Marine and
Environmental Science
National Science
Foundation $1,114,354 Physics
New York Life Foundation $1,000,000 Pharmacy
National Science
Foundation $749,997 Physics
Howard Hughes Medical
Institute (HHMI) $500,000 Biological Sciences
Lilly Endowment Inc. $500,000 School of Religion
Sentara Healthcare $400,000 Nursing
PSEG Foundation $337,500 Pharmacy
Knight Foundation $100,000 Journalism &
Communications
DHS (S&T-BAA-18-100-02) $92,719 Sociology
APTA and the Lilly
Foundation $10,000 Physical Therapy
STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS:
Driving Hampton’s Future
The combined strength of philanthropic giving and robust research
grants significantly enhances Hampton University’s capacity to
deliver on its strategic priorities. This financial momentum fuels
academic innovation, critical infrastructure improvements, and
expanded stakeholder engagement. Our resources are deployed
with precision and purpose to revitalize campus facilities,
pioneer climate science, and provide accessible education. Every
contribution is a vital investment in our collective future.