TOLEDO, Ohio — The University of Toledo was recognized in the most recent Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education with what is called R1 classification.
According to the announcement, an R1 classification is “defined by a clear threshold of $50 million in total research spending and 70 research doctorates awarded annually.”
UToledo’s Interim President Matt Schroeder said in a university press release this classification is an important milestone for the university.
“It is important for our University and for our community,” he said in the release. “Achieving R1 status will attract high-achieving students and faculty to our campus who want to be part of a University recognized for academic excellence and amazing research opportunities, and it will attract more support for research and innovation that benefits our region and the world.”
According to the release, researchers at the university were awarded more than $72.2 million in FY2024. They said this is the second highest in university history.
“UToledo’s robust research enterprise is bolstered by our valuable connections with industrial partners and collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s national laboratories on projects to develop breakthrough solutions to global challenges, particularly clean energy, grid security, water quality, human health and manufacturing,” said Frank Calzonetti, vice president for innovation and economic development, in the release.
The university highlighted their research in the following categories:
- Astronomy and astrophysics
- Solar energy
- Water quality
- Sustainable technologies
- Cell architecture and dynamics
“At UToledo, we have built strong research programs through the efforts of our faculty and researchers who make scientific discoveries in sophisticated laboratories while engaging students throughout the process and creating a pipeline of experienced scientists,” said Constance Schall, interim vice president for research, in the release. “This work is not only important to advance knowledge, but university research is relevant and applicable to solving real world challenges. We are proud to be recognized as a research leader.”
Other Ohio universities that achieved the R1 classification were: Case Western Reserve University, Kent State University at Kent, Ohio State University-Main Campus, Ohio University-Main Campus, University of Cincinnati and University of Dayton.
