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Centers & Institutes

Over a 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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Core Facilities

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

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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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Announcements from the OVPR

SciVal Virtual Training Oct. 21, Nov. 9

Two identical Zoom training sessions on SciVal are available to all UK employees: Oct 21 and Nov. 9, 2026.

Biostat CIRCL Expands Research Collaboration Across UK

Starting, Nov. 1, 2026, Biostatistics CIRCL will expand opportunities across UK campus on projects with potential to support external funding applications.

Cellular Genomics and Imaging Core welcomes Bioinformatics Scientist Noah Ollikainen

The OVPR and Cellular Genomics and Imaging Core are pleased to welcome Bioinformatics Scientist Noah Ollikainen.


UK Research Events

16
Oct
10:00 – 11:00 AM

CRSO’s Open Office Hours

21
Oct
1:00 – 2:00 PM

SciVal Training