“Innovation in research at UA promotes economic development through faculty and student-led start-up companies, providing solutions to industry partners and critical services to Alabama communities, businesses and the state.” For the seventh consecutive year, The University of Alabama earned record external funding for research and other sponsored activities. For the 2020 fiscal year, sponsored awards at UA, reached more than $168.4 million, an increase of more than 27% over the previous year, which was also record breaking. Learn how #TideResearch is continuing to surge by visiting the link in our bio!