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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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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

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

Announcements from the OVPR

New Online Tool for Research Geographic Location/Populations

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance research transparency and support strategic planning, the OVPR is implementing a new online tool that will ask investigators to indicate the location, geographical region or specific populations their research involves.

New Federal Regulations for Accessibility

UK is undergoing a comprehensive transformation of campus assets — including, but not limited to, websites, apps, academic course content and digital documents — to ensure digital content is accessible and complies with new DOJ regulations.