Igniting Research Collaborations (IRC) seeks to increase interdisciplinary scientific engagement and leverage the breadth of expertise across campus to tackle important problems in the Commonwealth.
Igniting Research Collaborations
Goal & Purpose
- UK is 1 of 8 US universities with undergrad, graduate, professional, medical, engineering & agricultural programs – distinct opportunity for collaborative research
- Foster new collaborations across colleges (new collaboration means no publications and no funding history together)
- Diverse expertise leads to innovative advances
- Faculty from all UK colleges invited to apply
- Previous awardees can apply
The IRC Pilot must be a NEW collaboration of faculty from at least 2 different colleges. The maximum budget amount is $50,000. Typical awards are in the $25,000 - $30,000 range. Salary for faculty is not allowed. The budget period is for six months.
Review will be conducted by ADRs or designated Chairs of participating colleges.
Inquiries
Linda Dwoskin, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Strategic Research Initiatives