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University of Kentucky Research

Our Mission

The University of Kentucky supports and empowers innovative research in all forms practiced across our diverse campus, varied disciplines and more than 75 centers and institutes. UK faculty, staff and student researchers create, discover and apply new knowledge, and explore the most complex problems facing Kentucky, the nation and the world. Our collaborative, cross-disciplinary research environment provides a rich training ground for the next generation of thinkers, creators and leaders.
 

The Office of the Vice President for Research provides programs and services to support UK faculty, staff and students in grant development and submission, compliance and regulatory affairs, development of intellectual property and in highlighting their research achievements. This includes oversight and guidance of 14 multidisciplinary research centers and 8 core facilities.

Announcements

Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs (FTRPs) Policy

As required by federal law, UK is issuing a new policy (effective Aug 9, 2024) concerning participation in foreign talent recruitment programs (FTRPs) per the CHIPS and Science Act.

$488.4 Million

in external grants and contracts awarded in FY24

$264.4 Million

Federal agency awards in FY24

1 of 34 U.S. universities

with the trifecta of research designations in cancer, aging & translational science


Office of the Vice President for Research

Ilhem Messaoudi
Ilhem Messaoudi, Ph.D.
Acting Vice President for Research
Stacy Gaylor
Stacy Gaylor
Executive Administrative Assistant
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Stephanie Beck
Project Manager & Decision Support
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Sarah Buzo
Senior Administrative Assistant & RLA Coordinator

Leadership Team

Rodney Andrews, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research Administration and Central Services

Linda Dwoskin, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Strategic Research Initiatives

Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Centers and Research Units

Alan Daugherty, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research Core Facilities

Nancy Schoenberg, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research Professional Development

Ian McClure, J.D.
Associate Vice President for Research, Innovation and Economic Impact

Katherine Hartmann, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research, Clinical and Translational Research

Mark Evers, M.D.
Associate Vice President for Research for Oncology Research and Strategic Development

William W. Stoops, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research Integrity