  {"id":49532,"date":"2024-09-10T13:32:11","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T17:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/?p=49532"},"modified":"2025-07-23T11:05:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T15:05:11","slug":"umaine-achieves-fifth-straight-year-of-record-breaking-research-investments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/2024\/09\/10\/umaine-achieves-fifth-straight-year-of-record-breaking-research-investments\/","title":{"rendered":"U海角社区 achieves fifth straight year of record-breaking research funding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The University of 海角社区 achieves record-breaking success in its innovative research and development (R&amp;D) efforts. For the fifth consecutive year, U海角社区\u2019s research enterprise has achieved all-time high record levels in growth and impact, as measured by multiple indicators, including R&amp;D funding received and expended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, in the fiscal year 2024, the total external funding has reached $225.3 million, as compared to $189.7 million for fiscal year 2023, resulting in a 19% increase over the previous year and 147% increase over six years. Additionally, total expenditures for research, development and other scholarly activities have reached $249.3 million, as compared to $245.7 million for fiscal year 2023, resulting in a 1.5% increase over the previous year and 81% increase over 6 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-9f49e77 stk-block-background is-style-simple\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"9f49e77\"><style>.stk-9f49e77{background-color:#ffffff !important}.stk-9f49e77:before{background-color:#ffffff !important}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-9f49e77-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-e51abc5\" data-block-id=\"e51abc5\"><style>.stk-e51abc5{top:-50px !important;left:-50px !important;position:absolute !important;opacity:0.2 !important}.stk-e51abc5 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:200px !important;width:200px !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-e51abc5\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-e-51-abc-5-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-e-51-abc-5-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-408dc1e\" data-block-id=\"408dc1e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">&#8220;This accomplishment could not have been made without the contributions of our faculty, staff and students. The University of 海角社区 is a premiere center of research and learning due to their&nbsp;creativity,&nbsp;hard work,&nbsp;and dedication to our mission,&nbsp;the state of 海角社区, and beyond,\u201d said Joan Ferrini-Mundy, President of the University of 海角社区. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<style>.kb-gallery-id-49532_c8ea84-2b.kb-gallery-ul.kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel .kt-blocks-carousel figure .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-49532_c8ea84-2b.kb-gallery-ul.kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel .kt-blocks-carousel figure .kb-gal-image-radius img{height:191px;}.kb-gallery-id-49532_c8ea84-2b .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-49532_c8ea84-2b .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-49532_c8ea84-2b .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-49532_c8ea84-2b 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href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/news\/blog\/2024\/04\/10\/newsom-umaine-students-and-wabanaki-partners-aid-effort-to-protect-acadias-indigenous-archaeological-sites-from-climate-change\/#:~:text=U海角社区%20Today%20Magazine-,Newsom%2C%20U海角社区%20students%20and%20Wabanaki%20partners%20aid%20effort%20to%20protect,archaeological%20sites%20from%20climate%20change&#038;text=Along%20the%20rocky%20shores%20of,and%20heritage%20of%20Wabanaki%20people.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/Shell-middens-news-feature-1024x578.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" alt=\"Photo of wet shells and rocks on the ground in a coastal area\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/Shell-middens-news-feature.jpg\" 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(max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Newsom, U海角社区 students and Wabanaki  partners aid effort to protect Acadia\u2019s Indigenous archaeological sites from climate change<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/news\/blog\/2024\/06\/27\/forest-based-economy-jobs-focus-of-new-university-nonprofit-partnership\/#:~:text=Forest%2Dbased%20economy%2C%20jobs%20focus%20of%20new%20university%2Dnonprofit%20partnership,-June%2027%2C%202024&#038;text=A%20%247%20million%20grant%20from,resilient%20forest%20communities%20in%20海角社区.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/Foggy-forest-news-alert.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"345\" alt=\"Photo of foggy forest\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/Foggy-forest-news-alert.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/Foggy-forest-news-alert.jpg\" data-id=\"49538\" class=\"wp-image-49538 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/Foggy-forest-news-alert.jpg 600w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/Foggy-forest-news-alert-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/Foggy-forest-news-alert-105x60.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/Foggy-forest-news-alert-317x182.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/Foggy-forest-news-alert-423x243.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,600px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Forest-based economy, jobs focus of new university-nonprofit partnership<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/2024\/02\/27\/r1-drives-undergraduate-research-opportunities\/#:~:text=The%20R1%20classification%20benefits%20student,meaningful%20measure%20of%20these%20engagements.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/howell-experiential-learn-wide-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Students look at computer screen with professor in lab coats\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/howell-experiential-learn-wide.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/howell-experiential-learn-wide.jpg\" data-id=\"49539\" class=\"wp-image-49539 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/howell-experiential-learn-wide-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/howell-experiential-learn-wide-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/howell-experiential-learn-wide-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/howell-experiential-learn-wide-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/howell-experiential-learn-wide-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/howell-experiential-learn-wide-317x178.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/howell-experiential-learn-wide-423x238.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/howell-experiential-learn-wide-634x357.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/howell-experiential-learn-wide-846x476.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/howell-experiential-learn-wide-951x535.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/howell-experiential-learn-wide-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/howell-experiential-learn-wide.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">R1 drives undergraduate research opportunities<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/2024\/01\/17\/umaines-mitchell-center-compounds-the-flagships-sustainability-impact%EF%BF%BC\/\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/092723_AK_DJI_20230927073457_0072_D.00_00_09_24.Still009-e1705518526132-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Photo of skyline with forest, fog and windturbines\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/092723_AK_DJI_20230927073457_0072_D.00_00_09_24.Still009-e1705518526132.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/092723_AK_DJI_20230927073457_0072_D.00_00_09_24.Still009-e1705518526132.jpg\" data-id=\"49535\" class=\"wp-image-49535 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/092723_AK_DJI_20230927073457_0072_D.00_00_09_24.Still009-e1705518526132-1024x576.jpg 1024w, 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https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/092723_AK_DJI_20230927073457_0072_D.00_00_09_24.Still009-e1705518526132-634x357.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/092723_AK_DJI_20230927073457_0072_D.00_00_09_24.Still009-e1705518526132-846x476.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/092723_AK_DJI_20230927073457_0072_D.00_00_09_24.Still009-e1705518526132-951x535.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/092723_AK_DJI_20230927073457_0072_D.00_00_09_24.Still009-e1705518526132-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/092723_AK_DJI_20230927073457_0072_D.00_00_09_24.Still009-e1705518526132.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">U海角社区\u2019s Mitchell Center compounds the flagship\u2019s sustainability impact<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/2024\/04\/05\/pfas-contamination-inspires-radical-art-collaboration\/\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/radical-gardening-cover-1-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Photo of art installation\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/radical-gardening-cover-1-scaled-1.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/radical-gardening-cover-1-scaled-1.jpg\" data-id=\"49541\" class=\"wp-image-49541 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/radical-gardening-cover-1-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/radical-gardening-cover-1-scaled-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/radical-gardening-cover-1-scaled-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/radical-gardening-cover-1-scaled-1-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2024\/09\/radical-gardening-cover-1-scaled-1-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, 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class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">U海角社区 expanding support for climate action and resilience throughout 海角社区 coast<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>These achievements are indicative of U海角社区\u2019s ongoing advancement as a modern 21st-century research university and R1 research institution. This classification places U海角社区 among the top 3.7% of degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the United States, reflecting its national and global research impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe continued growth and success of our research enterprise are a testament to the dedication and outstanding work of our faculty, staff, and students. Our record-breaking funding and expenditures not only reflect the high caliber of research and scholarly activity conducted at U海角社区, but also reinforce our position as a leader in advancing knowledge and innovation that are translated from problems to real-world solutions in 海角社区 and beyond.\u201d said Kody Varahramyan, U海角社区\u2019s Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School. \u201cWe are incredibly proud of this achievement and excited for the future as U海角社区 continues to advance on its path of global impact and local relevance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact: Daniel Timmermann, daniel.timmermann@maine.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of 海角社区 achieves record-breaking success in its innovative research and development (R&amp;D) efforts. 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