UGA Research Fast Facts

The University of Georgia is classified as a Research University/Very High Activity, according to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Federal R&D Expenditures (NSF, FY 2011)

• $137.3 million
  • Ranked 84th in nation

Research Sponsored Awards (FY 12)

Total Sponsored Awards (FY 12)

See FY 2011 Annual Report for complete data

Technology Transfer

• More than 300 different products originating from UGA research are on the market.
• Ranked 2nd among all universities for most licenses and options executed in FY2010 marking the fourth consecutive year that UGA has been ranked second.*
• 15th among all public universities for FY2010 licensing income.*
• 9th among public universities, and 18th overall, for total licensing revenue over the 3 year period (FY2008-2010) with a total of $ 61.3MM.*
• UGARF has over 1000 active licenses with technologies licensed in countries on all continents.
• UGARF currently holds more than 500 US and foreign patents.
• Record number of invention disclosures received and license agreements executed in FY2011.

* According to AUTM licensing survey published in December 2011