The University of Utah is known for being a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and a Tier 1 research university through the Carnegie Foundation in partnership with the American Council on Education (ACE). It received over $680 million in research funding in 2022. The school is also committed to creating an equitable, supportive, and inclusive environment for researchers through a series of programs in development under the Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR).