Pitt Dental Medicine has climbed to No. 7 in NIDCR funding — up from No. 10 in FY24 — a remarkable leap that reflects the caliber of research happening within our walls. This achievement is more than a number: it is a testament to the school's unwavering commitment to scientific excellence, and it has significantly elevated our national visibility, sharpened our competitiveness for extramural funding, and strengthened our ability to attract world-class faculty, trainees, and collaborators.
This rise didn't happen by chance. It was the result of a deliberate, strategic push to diversify our extramural funding portfolio, cultivate interdisciplinary collaboration, invest in our faculty, and build the infrastructure needed to support ambitious research at scale.
This milestone is a powerful reflection of who we are: a school driven by an unrelenting commitment to teaching the next generation of oral health leaders, advancing research that transforms patient care, and serving our communities with excellence. Our rise in NIDCR rankings isn't just about funding — it's proof that our mission of teaching, research, and service continues to shape the future of dental medicine.
NIDCR Rankings: https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/grants-funding/funded-research/funding-dental-schools/fy2025