Advancing Innovative Research

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.

• Up to $50,000 for one year
• New research areas or research that aligns with existing RPAs for Office of Vice President for Research

To apply for funding:

• Complete this application: Expanding Transdiscplinary Research in A&S Application.docx
  • Supplementary material:
    Brief Biographical Sketch.docx
    Expanding Transdiscplinary Research Budget Template.xlsx
• Submit it to: asresearch@uky.edu.

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:

• Complete this application: Broadening our Funded Research Base in A&S Application.docx
  • Supplementary material:
    Brief Biographical Sketch.docx
    Broadening our Funded Research Base Budget Template.xlsx
• Submit it to: asresearch@uky.edu.

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

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

To apply for funding:

• Complete this online application: Supporting Research and Scholarship in Arts & Sciences (A&S)

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