Economic Impact

Research and development at UK has a direct, and significant, economic impact on Kentucky. The $476.5 million UK spent on R&D in FY22 generated $873 million in economic activity across the state. As a result, 4,636 jobs were supported throughout the state of Kentucky, with 2,227 (48%) of those jobs directly supported by research initiatives.

University of Kentucky R&D Expenditures for FY22

Research expenditures totaled $476.5 million
Supported 4,636 jobs in Kentucky
Total economic impact of UK research for Kentucky was $873 million

updated 4-27-23

Research For Kentucky 2020-21 Annual Report

The 2020-2021 University of Kentucky Research Annual Report provides a snapshot of UK’s research: from research grants & contracts, to statewide economic impact and national R&D rankings, to innovative federally funded research projects in the six research priority areas.

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Announcements

Scholars@UK: Portal Connects UK to Industry, Global Research Community

Vice President For Research

New 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.

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EVENTS

Sep

26

Office of the Vice President for Research

SciVal Training

Online via Zoom

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oct

11

Office of the Vice President for Research

SciVal Training

Online via Zoom

1:00pm - 2:00pm

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