The organization received more than $574 million in sponsored research funding in a recent fiscal year, and as one of Boston's largest employers, its teams include faculty researchers, academic administrators, student affairs professionals, and technology and operations staff dedicated to education and discovery at the highest level. With nearly 38,000 students, more than 4,000 faculty members, and over 300 academic programs, the institution consistently ranks among the nation's top 50 universities and is a member of the Association of American Universities, placing it among the leading research institutions in the country.