Internal Funding

VPR-CURATE Program (Celebrating University Research Across the Enterprise)

Deadline for submission is typically March 1st. Approval of funding is typically May 1st.

The Office of the Vice President for Research funds the CURATE program (formerly known as Research and Creativity Awards) “to support grant programs for research, scholarship, and creative works in areas of excellence that are not traditionally amenable to external funding.”  This program will support summer salary for research by eligible faculty and support for a broad range of research/creative activities.    

For more detailed information:  https://www.research.uky.edu/internal-research-support-programs/curate-research-support-program

Complete this application:  https://www.as.uky.edu/VPR-research-and-creative-activities-support-program-form  

 

Timeline

  • Funding Period is 5/1/2023 – 4/30/2024. No carryover funds.
  • Award winners must submit a report describing outputs from support through the program by October 1, 2024

Application deadline: February 20, 2023
 

Advancing Innovative Research

Faculty are limited to being PI or Co-PI on one Expanding Transdisciplinary or Broadening per year.

Research and scholarship are fundamental to the mission and vision of Arts & Sciences. Presented below are opportunities to build our research enterprise in addition to supporting research and scholarship in A&S.

Expanding Transdisciplinary Research within Arts & Sciences (A&S)

This mechanism is focused on new research seed grants which enable two or more disciplines in A&S to collaborate on transdisciplinary research projects.

To apply for funding:

Application deadlines:

November 18, 2022, and March 1, 2023

  • First submission date budget period January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
  • Second submission date budget period May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024

Broadening our Funded Research Base in Arts & Sciences (A&S)

This mechanism is focused on creating opportunities for faculty who are applying for external funding from federal agencies, state agencies, and foundations.

  • Up to $20,000 for one year
  • Faculty Awardees will attend grant writing workshop as a cohort
  • Preference for faculty who do not have a history of external funding

To apply for funding:

Application deadlines:

November 18, 2022, and March 1, 2023

  • First submission date budget period January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
  • Second submission date budget period May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024

Supporting Research and Scholarship in Arts & Sciences (A&S)

This mechanism is focused on supporting research and scholarship, bridge funding, and equipment replacement.

Requests for travel support and for equipment repair/replacement will be considered March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1. 

To apply for funding: