University of Kentucky Research The University of Kentucky empowers innovative research — in all forms practiced across our varied disciplines and more than 75 centers and institutes — to advance Kentucky.
in external grants and contracts awarded in FY25
spent to carry out research & development in FY24
with the full complement of liberal arts, engineering, professional, agricultural and medical colleges and disciplines on one contiguous campus
2025 Federal Changes
August 7: A new Executive Order, “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking,” introduces an enhanced review process, new grant criteria, termination authority, administrative changes, and revisions to the Uniform Guidance. Federal agencies have 30 days to report on their current terms and conditions and must hold new funding opportunity announcements until senior appointees and new review processes are in place.
Explore UK Research
UK faculty, staff and student researchers create, discover and apply new knowledge, and explore the most complex problems facing Kentucky, the nation and the world. Our collaborative, cross-disciplinary research environment provides a rich training ground for the next generation of thinkers, creators and leaders.
Click below to start exploring the centers, institutes, and core facilities that report to the Office of the Vice President for Research and learn about the impact they have on Kentucky and beyond.
