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Research Scholars Program Created to Sustain Inclusive Research Success

The Research Scholars Program is aligned with national priorities for research diversity, with the goal of creating cultures of inclusive excellence.

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COVID-19 Update University of Kentucky Resumption of Research Phased Plan

On April 2, 2021 we moved to Phase 4 in the UK Resumption of Research Phased Plan. See the Plan, FAQs and COVID-19 guidance on our site.

See COVID-19 Guidance for Researchers

By the Numbers

$429.2 million

in external grants and contracts awarded in FY20

$272.2 million

federal agency awards in FY20

1 of 18 U.S. universities

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

165 patent applications

filed in FY 2020

$410.6 million

spent to carry out research & development in FY19

4,574 jobs

supported by FY19 research & development

Stats & Rankings

Research Made Possible 2019 Annual Report

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The 2019 University of Kentucky Research Annual Report provides a snapshot of UK’s research: from record-breaking research grants & contracts, to statewide economic impact and national R&D rankings, to innovative federally funded research projects in the six research priority areas.

See the digital report