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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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Research Video Library

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Announcements from the OVPR

Update on Access Issues Affecting the UK Research Website

A change to UK Research website URLs may be causing some visitors to receive error messages. Click for solutions.

Updated USDA Research Priorities, Terms and Conditions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released two programmatic updates on the agency’s research priorities and on the terms and conditions for agency-funded grants.

NIH Requires New Common Forms for Biosketch and Other Support Beginning January 25, 2026

Beginning with applications and Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs) due on or after January 25, 2026, National Institutes of Health (NIH) will require use of the new Common Forms for Biosketch and Current & Pending Support documents. 


UK Research Events

17
Feb
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Climate Change Quilting Project: Lecture

17
Feb
12:00 – 1:00 PM

REDCap Training Series: Beginner

17
Feb
2:00 – 4:00 PM

Climate Change Quilting Project Workshop