Research Centers & Institutes Enhancement Program

This program supports research in UK's multidisciplinary centers and institutes. 

For a principal investigator who has his/her salary paid in another unit, enhancement awards are made to the research centers or institutes that provide primary laboratory space. 

In 2008-2009, these grants are based on indirect costs earned by the principal investigator in fiscal year 2006-2007. 

Enhancement grants must be used for support of research programs during the year of the award (i.e., by June 30, 2009). Fund balances and encumbrances from the previous year will not be returned.

Appropriate Uses:

1. Faculty research support (start-up, retention, bridge funding, etc.)
2. Graduate student support
3. Research equipment (purchase, upgrades, maintenance, repair, etc.)
4. Research seminars/symposia/workshops
5. Domestic and foreign research travel
6. Research staff support
7. Research supplies (includes research related office supplies)

Excluded Uses:

1. Faculty salary and salary supplements
2. Purely instructional or service costs
3. Routine office supplies, equipment, furniture