Research Support Guide

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The programs listed in the UK Faculty Research Support Guide are available to full-time faculty members — regular, special, research or clinical title series and to senior research staff who are eligible to serve as a PI on external grants.

All requests for internal support require the approval of and electronic submission through the college administration and department chair or center & institute director.

Requests and proposals are to be submitted to VPR Grants. Indicate program name in subject line.

For questions contact:
Craig R. Rush, PhD Associate Vice President for Research
311 Main Building, 0032
257-5294; fax: 323-2800

Kathy Stanwix-Hay
Administrative Staff Officer, Office of the Vice President for Research
311 Main Building, 0032
257-5090, fax: 323-2800

Research Enhancement Grants

Limited funds are available for research needs that do not fit into any other funding category. In the past funds have been used for:

  • Institutional membership in associations
  • Group research software purchases - please check UK software inventory before making a request
  • Safety-related research issues
  • Small renovations
  • Bridge funding (see Bridge Funding page)
  • Other opportunities to advance research

In most cases matching funds from external and/or internal funding from the department or college is required.
Requests may be made at any time.  Requests more appropriate to other categories will be rerouted.  Proposals should clearly indicate:

  • Funds requested, and funds available from other sources.
  • The benefit of the proposed enhancement, including which faculty members will benefit.