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Applications open for seed funding to stimulate global research partnerships

UKinSPIRE (Seeding Partnerships for International Research Engagement), an internal funding opportunity for UK faculty, is now accepting applications for FY27-28 with a deadline of October 30, 2026.

UK selected to help advance DOE ‘Mine of the Future’ initiative

UK researchers will help advance the DOE's Mine of the Future initiative, developing safer, smarter mining technologies and AI-driven systems.

UK research, new caregiver resource focus on quality of life in later stages of dementia

UK researchers are advancing late-stage dementia care through new treatment research and CARE Compass, a resource for caregivers.

Videos

‘Tick magnets’ guide UK ecology research, tool testing and student learning

UK researchers and students are studying tick ecology in Kentucky, testing innovative surveillance tools to track species, disease risk and land-use impacts.

VR practice for public speaking: Brandi Frisby’s CURATE research

UK researcher Brandi Frisby explores how virtual reality public speaking practice boosts student confidence, reduces anxiety and prepares learners for careers.

Students gain ‘unbelievably valuable’ experience from U-DAIRE program

For the second consecutive year, two UK students were selected for the Undergraduate Development and Internship Research Experience.

Podcasts

‘Great Teacher’ Robin Cooper helps students see science beyond the classroom

Robin Cooper, professor in the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, is one of this year’s distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients.

From Kentucky to deep space: UK research supports Artemis II return, future exploration

On this edition of “Behind the Blue,” UK researchers share how their work made NASA's latest “Mission to the Moon” possible.

'Behind the Blue': The science of March Madness

On this episode of 'Behind the Blue,' we talk with experts at UK in social work, neurology, aging and sociology studying the kinds of unique moments March Madness brings into focus.

Messages from the Vice President for Research

Reminder: Contact SECURE to Screen NSF Collaborations

Please reach out now to SECURE at UK-SECURE@uky.edu if international collaborations are included in your current or prospective NSF-sponsored projects.

Research Town Hall Sept. 21

The first, in-person Research Town Hall, hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research, will be held on Sept. 21, 4-5 p.m. in the W.T. Young Auditorium. 

NSF releases $1.5 billion for foundational research

On August 17, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) released $1.5 billion in competitive funding.

Reports

UK Research Annual Report Fiscal Year 2025

The UK Research Annual Report provides a snapshot of UK’s research: from record-breaking research grants & contracts to statewide economic impact.

UK Research Annual Report Fiscal Year 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021

The UK Research Annual Report provides a snapshot of UK’s research: from record-breaking research grants & contracts to statewide economic impact.

RCTF Endowment Match Program 2020-2021 Annual Report

Endowment Match Program Impact Since 1998, The University of Kentucky has used the Endowment Match Program to: Create 98 endowed chairs (85 were filled in FY20-21) Create 217 endowed professorships (171 were filled in FY20-21) Create 260 fellowships, enrichments and mission support projects to support research and the William T. Young Library View Chairs & Professorships