The University of Idaho has reached a lofty research threshold — a first for the institution, and the state.
On Thursday, the U of I received R1 research designation in the 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The U of I says the R1 classification will help the university compete for additional research grants, and expand research opportunities for students.
“Achieving R1 status is not just a milestone but a testament to our role as a leader in education and innovation,” President C. Scott Green said in a U of I news release. “It opens doors to new opportunities, strengthens our impact and ensures that we remain at the forefront of solving Idaho’s challenges, positioning the university as a key driver of progress in addressing global issues.”
The U of I is the first Idaho university to receive R1 status, which is given to less than 4% of colleges and universities.
In order to receive R1 classification, universities must have at least $50 million in annual research, and award at least 70 research doctorates per year. In 2023-23, the U of I reported a $135.9 million research portfolio, and awarded 80 research doctorates.
