Benefits

In 1997 the Commonwealth of Kentucky pledged its unprecedented support not only to the University of Kentucky, but also to the future of the people of Kentucky. This partnership has increased UK’s capacity to create new knowledge and transfer it from the lab into products and technologies that improve the health and well-being of Kentuckians.

Distinguished professors are the cornerstone of a successful university research program. RCTF assists UK in successfully recruiting quality faculty that can compete for additional research dollars and who are excellent teachers. These faculty are leading research teams to enrich the lives of Kentuckians and improve our economy.

UK researchers are focusing on critical areas of concern in the Commonwealth, areas such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease; reducing underage smoking; enhancing the learning capabilities of children with disabilities; improving primary and secondary education; and researching causes and improved treatments for those with Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, spinal cord injuries, and potentially lethal cancers such as lung, breast and colon cancers, to name a few.

Top research universities that recruit and retain world-class scholars also attract and educate the best students. Through RCTF, UK has been able to recruit top graduate students and provide support for their research. 

RCTF helps strengthen Kentucky’s universities, build our economy, and address many of the health, social and educational challenges that Kentuckians face every day.