University of Kentucky Research is now funding the Materials Science Research Priority Area, the eighth designated Research Priority Area (RPA) for UK. This Research Priority Area will seed innovation, fuel industry solutions and create a unifying identity for faculty, staff and students in materials science. From medicine and manufacturing to automotive and aerospace applications, materials are vital to the future of Kentucky’s economy. Read more.
Materials Science Research Priority Area
Mission
The University of Kentucky Materials Science Research Priority Area will serve as a unifying force for materials research across campus, Kentucky and our region. The RPA will expand the breadth and financial impact of UK’s materials research portfolio. The Materials RPA will provide leadership and support for materials science and engineering activity, serving as a hub for fundamental and applied materials research that advances scholarship and supports technological advancements in industry.
Vision
The University of Kentucky will become a nationally recognized leader in materials research that spans numerous disciplines. The RPA will support UK’s diverse set of colleges, centers and institutes, by strengthening the trajectory of materials research and enabling new collaborations that leverage this diversity.
Funding
Funding opportunities for Materials Science RPA members can be found at VPR Support Grants.
Corporate Partners
Interested in becoming a corporate partner? Get in touch with UK Innovation Connect.
Join the Materials Science RPA
We're looking for research collaborators to join the Materials Sciences Research Priority Area team.
Scholars@UK
Click below to see recent research from the Materials Science Research Priority Area in Scholars@UK.