Accelerate Research Growth and Impact
Goal 4: By FY2031, expand research and clinical trial funding across all departments to position USF Health Morsani College of Medicine among the top 50 U.S. medical schools in the Blue Ridge rankings (excluding affiliates).
By FY2031, increase MCOM NIH-funded research to $130M.
By FY2031, elevate institutional research prestige and success in nationally competitive, non-NIH programs by 20% over FY2026 baseline.
Expand and optimize space to meet research growth through FY2031.
Strengthen research collaborations and faculty publication impact across all departments by FY2031.
Expand graduate programs and faculty development initiatives to strengthen research competitiveness by FY2031.