University of Kentucky Research The University of Kentucky empowers innovative research — in all forms practiced across our diverse campus, varied disciplines and more than 75 centers and institutes — to advance Kentucky.
in external grants and contracts awarded in FY24
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
May 9: The Department of Defense (DoD) has published the 2025 Decision Matrix to Inform Fundamental Research Risk Decisions. These updates will be effective for all proposals submitted on or after May 9, 2025.
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.
