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Report Toolkit
Commissioned by UMR, “NIH’s Role in Sustaining the U.S. Economy: Creating Jobs and Strengthening Local Economies” is an annual analysis of jobs and economic activity supported by National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding distributed to all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
According to our latest report, published in March 2026, NIH research funding supported 390,863 jobs and produced $94.15 billion in new economic activity nationwide in 2025. For every $1 invested in NIH research, there was $2.57 generated in economic activity – a 250% return.
Use the links to explore and download additional information and state-specific resources from the latest report — including graphics to share on social media, fact sheets, and lists of NIH grant recipients in each state in FY2025.