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Facilities Description Library (requires linkblue login to access)
Text descriptions of facilities, colleges, departments and other UK resources for inclusion in proposals.Collaborator Search
The Sponsored Projects Search Portal provides access to the SPS database of externally funded sponsored projects at UK through SPIFi and a Keyword Search. A linkblue login is required to access the keyword search.Scholars@UK
Online portal Scholars@UK will facilitate access to research expertise and innovation at Kentucky’s flagship land-grant institution through individual researcher profiles, network analysis, and direct access to research output and resources.Data Management Planning Tool
The DMP Tool provides templates and detailed instructions for the design of data management plans required by NSF, NIH NEH NOAA, GBMF and IMLS. This service is offered free to University of Kentucky researchers with a valid linkblue login.Broader Impacts & Community Outreach Resources
SharePoint site that contains information on possible resources to plan for outreach activities.Fact Sheet – Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing
Rigor and Reproducibility
Clarifications on Rigor and Reproducibility from NIH Deputy Director of Extramural Research Dr. Mike Lauer
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Good Research Practice Resource Center
NIH Rigor and Reproducibility Policy Guidance
NIH Rigor and Reproducibility Resource Chart
NIH Training Modules to Enhance Data Reproducibility
Evaluation Resources
Evaluation Center at UK College of Education
Operates as an independent evaluation resource for the college, university, and state, with the benefit of consultation and collaboration with the experts in the College of Education regarding quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methodologies.The Human Development Institute (HDI) Evaluation Unit at UK
Provides expertise in delivering comprehensive evaluation and consultation services within the domains of disability, education, health and workforce development. The unit plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and impact of projects within HDI and throughout UK, and it takes part in numerous state and Federal initiatives, often in partnership with other universities. With a dedicated team of seasoned professionals, the HDI Evaluation Unit is committed to ensuring that projects and programs receive rigorous, evidence-based assessments. Its primary mission is to provide unbiased, data-driven insights and evidence that inform decision-making, program improvements, and policy development – with the ultimate goal of improving life outcomes for Kentuckians with disabilities and their families. This commitment extends to diverse sectors, including education, healthcare, social services, and community outreach.Sample Applications
Grant writing resources from the National Institutes of Health.Writing Guides
Apply for a Grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID)
A Guide to Proposal Writing from the National Science Foundation
The 2002 User-Friendly Handbook for Project Evaluation from the NSF
On the Art of Writing Proposals from the Social Science Research Council