NIH funding by state · Fiscal year 2026
NIH Funding in Alaska
Reviewed by Dr. Meng ZhaoLast reviewed October 16, 2026Data refreshed October 16, 2026Editorial standards
Alaska institutions received $15.3M in NIH award funding in fiscal year 2026 across 20 award records to 7 recipients, ranking #51 among 55 states and territories with 0.0% of NIH funding to U.S. recipients, down 6.0% from FY2025. University of Alaska Fairbanks received 55.9% of the state total.
FY2026 closed on September 30, 2026, but NIH keeps posting that year's awards to RePORTER for several weeks. FY2026 figures reflect records available on October 16, 2026 and may rise slightly at the next refresh.
FY2026 NIH funding
$15.3M
−6.0% vs FY2025
Rank among states
#51
#51 in FY2025
NIH recipients
7
20 award records
Largest recipient
56%
University of Alaska Fairbanks, $8.6M
Alaska institutions ranked by NIH funding, FY2026
| AK | Institution | FY2026 | vs FY2025 | Awards | U.S. rank | Top IC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Alaska FairbanksFairbanks, AK · Higher education | $8.6M | +28.0% | 8 | #328 | NIGMS |
| 2 | Alaska Native Tribal Health ConsortiumAnchorage, AK · Nonprofit | $4.5M | +4.6% | 6 | #437 | NIGMS |
| 3 | Southcentral FoundationAnchorage, AK · Nonprofit | $694K | −76.3% | 2 | #1481 | NINR |
| 4 | Sitka Tribe of AlaskaSitka, AK · Nonprofit | $556K | +1.7% | 1 | #1582 | NIEHS |
| 5 | Yukon-Kuskokwim Health CorporationBethel, AK · Nonprofit | $500K | −66.7% | 1 | #1646 | OD |
| 6 | Here & Now Systems LLCAnchorage, AK · Company | $307K | — | 1 | #2032 | NIAAA |
| 7 | University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK · Higher education | $196K | −42.1% | 1 | #2193 | NIMH |
Alaska NIH funding, FY2022–FY2026
| Year | Funding | Change | Recipients | State rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $15.3M | −6.0% | 7 | #51 |
| FY2025 | $16.3M | +10.1% | 6 | #51 |
| FY2024 | $14.8M | −6.1% | 6 | #51 |
| FY2023 | $15.8M | −5.0% | 6 | #51 |
| FY2022 | $16.6M | — | 5 | #51 |
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