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Explore the tools and resources available through our shared-use facilities, designed to support research advancement and address complex challenges.

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Centers & Institutes

Over one dozen centers and institutes are under the organizational structure of the Office of the Vice President for Research. They are non-degree-granting and multidisciplinary in scope.

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Impact

Learn more about how research and development at the University of Kentucky generates a direct and significant economic impact across the Commonwealth. 

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Research Priority Areas

Established in 2018 and funded by the Office of the Vice President for Research, the eight fields below are designated as Research Priority Areas for their relevance to addressing Kentucky’s most pressing challenges, sustainability, and distinctive cross-disciplinary participation.

Cancer

Cardiovascular Disease

Diabetes & Obesity

Energy

Materials Science

Neuroscience

Substance Use Disorder

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Resources for Researchers

Click the links below to learn more about relevant policies, critical procedures and valuable resources under the Office of the Vice President for Research to help expand and strengthen your research efforts.

Research Policies & Resources

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Research Video Library

Sponsored Project Search Portal

Announcements from the OVPR

2025 Federal Government Shutdown

At midnight on Oct. 1, 2025, the federal government partially shut down. Resources and FAQs on the impact of the partial federal government shutdown to research will be updated as they become available.

NIH Projects with Foreign Components and NIH Highlighted Topics

Guidance from the NIH on foreign components (from Sept 12, 2025 notice) and the new Highlighted Topics page.

Comment on NIH publication cost options by Sept 15

NIH is currently taking comment on publication costs with multiple proposed options.