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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.

Forthcoming NSF Research Security Policy on Collaborations with Restricted Entities

We want to make you aware of a Dear Colleague Letter issued by the NSF on July 8, 2026, signaling a forthcoming NSF policy that would prohibit NSF-funded collaboration with entities on various U.S. government-restricted parties lists.

Cellular Genomics and Imaging Core

UK's College of Arts & Sciences Imaging Center has been renamed the Cellular Genomics and Imaging Core and joins the Office of the Vice President for Research.

Apply for Associate Vice President for Research Integrity

Qualified UK faculty members please consider applying for the Associate Vice President for Research Integrity position by July 20, 2026.

Ronald Bruntz to lead Mass Spectrometry Core

Ronald C. Bruntz has been appointed Director of the Mass Spectrometry Core, one of the shared-use research facilities supported by the OVPR

Comment Guide on OMB Proposed Rule

Faculty are urged to review and comment on a substantial OMB proposed rule affecting federal research funding by July 13.

McLeod appointed IACUC chair

We are pleased to announce that Kyle R. McLeod has been appointed chair of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), effective July 1, 2026.

Redesigned IACUC protocol submission form

The OVPR has requested IACUC redesign its protocol submission form to reduce administrative burden while upholding rigorous animal welfare and compliance standards, enabling faster and clearer scientific and veterinary review.

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