The University of Texas at Dallas School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS), which includes Center for BrainHealth and six other advanced research centers, has ascended to the #2 spot in the U.S. for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding among schools of allied health professions.The newly released 2025 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) rankings reflect the school’s accelerating rise on the national stage. After ranking third in the nation last year, BBS climbed to No. 2 and maintained its position as the top NIH-funded allied health school in Texas for the second consecutive year.The BRIMR rankings, widely regarded as a leading benchmark of research prominence, are published yearly based on total NIH research funding awarded to U.S. institutions. The BRIMR began including schools of allied health professions in the rankings in 2024.
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“Research across BBS is focused on discovery and innovation that impacts the health and well-being of people across DFW and beyond. In every lab and every classroom, you will find BBS faculty and students driven by impacting our communities for the better,” said Adam J. Woods, PhD, BBS dean and the Aage and Margareta Møller Distinguished Professor in Behavioral and Brain Sciences. “The combination of rigorous scholarship, applied training and community partnership is central to our mission and reflected in this ranking. Our school is proud to elevate the excellence of UT Dallas and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.”
With researchers in areas spanning psychology, neuroscience, and speech, language and hearing, BBS advances work that directly serves the Dallas-Fort Worth community while shaping care, policy and practice beyond North Texas. From clinics and classrooms to laboratories and community partnerships, the school’s research translates into meaningful improvements in health, communication and quality of life.Read more on UTD News
