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Fund research that enhances everyday life

From the medicine we take, food we eat, and roads we travel to the phones in our pockets, pets cured of cancer, and national security we enjoy, every experiment, analysis, and breakthrough is working together to make our world better, safer, and more enjoyable. 

Virginia Tech research strengthens the economy, improves the workforce, and enhances everyday life. Funding this work is critical to our efforts to drive health, technology, security, and more toward a stronger community, commonwealth, and country. 

In addition to the framework of Virginia Tech colleges, research institutes provide vital support to faculty and student research as they drive knowledge creation, enhance academic reputation, and attract funding and talent. 

Research institutes bridge colleges and departments, offering specialized resources like seed grants, which drive the earliest steps of most research discoveries. They provide unique, interdisciplinary spaces and equipment that fosters innovation and facilitate external partnerships, boosting the university's visibility and impact. 

Giving to Virginia Tech’s research institutes supports research and innovation that seeks to make life better for everyone.

Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Fralin Life Sciences Institute Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology Institute for Critical Tech and Applied Science Institute for Society, Culture and Environment Virginia Tech National Security Institute Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
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Rank State Gifts
1 VA 354
2 MD 12
3 NC 11
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Research Institute Leaderboard
The Top-5 research institutes with the most donors will receive additional funds.
Rank Prize Institute Donors
1 $5,000 Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC 204
2 $4,000 Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology 111
3 $3,000 Virginia Tech Transportation Institute 43
4 $2,000 Institute for Society, Culture and Environment 40
5 $1,000 Fralin Life Sciences Institute 39
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$10,000
Center for the Arts Advocacy Board Challenge
Once 100 donors have made a gift to the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, a $10,000 challenge gift from the Center for the Arts Advocacy Board will be unlocked.
100 / 100 Donors
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$15,000
Arts Center Emeriti Challenge
An additional $15,000 from the Arts Center Emeriti will be unlocked once 200 donors have made a gift to the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech.
200 / 200 Donors
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$2,500
FBRI 50 Donor Challenge
Once 50 donors have given to institute funds, a generous donation from FBRI Advisory Board member Wayne Kay '73 and Susan Kay of $2,500 will be unlocked.
50 / 50 Donors
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$10,000
FBRI 100 Donor Challenge
Once 100 donors have given to an institute fund, FBRI Advisory Board member Callie Dalton will double it with a generous donation of $10,000.
100 / 100 Donors
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$30,000
FBRI 150 Donor Challenge
Once 150 donors have given to institute funds, a generous $30,000 donation from George Cartledge III '86 and Barbara Cartledge will be unlocked.
150 / 150 Donors
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Coca-Cola Student Class Year Challenge
The current class year with the most donors will receive bonus funds to the area of their choice as voted on via the respective class years' Instagram accounts (classes of 2026-2029). Sponsored by Coca-Cola.
What is your preferred class year?
Rank Answer Donors
1 2026 1,228
2 2027 1,151
3 2028 944
4 2029 674
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