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Upcoming Department of Defense (DOD) opportunities (DEPSCoR-RC and ONR-YIP)

In this session we'll provide an overview of two recently-released funding opportunities from the Department of Defense (DOD): The Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) - Research Collaboration (RC) and the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Young Investigator Program (YIP). For each opportunity, we will outline the eligibility rules and what’s required to apply.

Translating Work in Obesity/Diabetes for Clinical Impact

Session Description:In this session, Dr. Nikolajczyk will present considerations on translating the rich knowledge of obesity/type 2 diabetes in animal models to clinical treatments, including prevention. Presenter:Barbara Nikolajczyk, PhDBarbara E. Edelman Endowed ProfessorProfessor, Pharmacology and Nutritional SciencesBarnstable Brown Diabetes CenterUniversity of Kentucky

ORI Office Hours

Investigators, research staff, and/or students are encouraged to drop in with questions about ongoing research, developing research projects, the E-IRB system, and general IRB operations. A variety of staff from the ORI will be available to answer questions and provide in-person support. Both medical and non-medical researchers are welcome to attend.

Research Trending Topics: Best Practices in Research Security

A new series from the Office of the Vice President for Research, the first 1-hour session, “Best Practices in Research Security,” will cover research security, international travel, international collaborations, malign talent recruitment programs, export control, import regulations and new NSF requirements. Please consider joining us in person or by zoom. A recording of each session will be available with your linkblue login.

CRSO’s Open Office Hours

Research investigators and staff are encouraged to come to the Clinical Research Support Office's (CRSO) weekly office hours with questions about any of the research technologies that are administered and supported by the CRSO. These include: OnCore CTMS Advarra eSource + EDC Advarra eREG Members of the CRSO’s Research Systems Management and Education (RSME) team will be available to answer questions and provide in-person support.

UK-CARES August EHS Seminar Series with Dr. Yang Jiang

UK-CARES August Environmental Health Sciences Seminar Series “Environmental Exposures, Brain Aging, and Dementia Risk”   Yang Jiang, PhDProfessor, Department of Behavioral Science, College of MedicineFaculty Investigator, Sanders-Brown Center on AgingUniversity of Kentucky, College of Medicine

Artificial Intelligence and Disability Access: 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2026

Monthly 1-hour webinars about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disability rights, and access held on the 4th Thursday from January to October.

Driving Employment Outcomes Through Innovation and Partnership: Session 4

The Training Innovation Project (TIP) presents a four-part Talk with TIP listening and strategy series designed to engage vocational rehabilitation professionals in identifying, prioritizing, and addressing the most pressing challenges impacting competitive integrated employment outcomes. Findings will inform TIP’s year-two professional development activities. Continuing Education Units (CRCs) and SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) will be provided. 

Clinical Research Essentials Foundational Training for Early-Career Clinical Research Professionals

Clinical Research Essentials is a redesigned training program from the University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science. Formerly known as Clinical Research Coordinator 101, this program builds on its strong foundation while expanding content, interactivity, and relevance across clinical research roles. Designed for early-career professionals, Clinical Research Essentials provides practical knowledge and hands-on experience to support success across the clinical research workforce. Who Should Attend

Communities of Practice: Training Innovation Project (TIP)

Communities of Practice (COP) are groups of people who come together because they care about improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Members share ideas, solve problems, build skills, and create practical tools that support competitive integrated employment. The COP is meant to grow naturally over time and will eventually be led by its members, giving participants the chance to shape discussions and activities around what matters most to them and their work.

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