Equipment Competitions
Funds the purchase of major research equipment at the University of Kentucky to enhance multidisciplinary collaboration and strengthen campus-wide research infrastructure.
Funder: University of Kentucky
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award size varies by competition; supports major equipment purchases to enhance research infrastructure.
Summary: Supports acquisition of research equipment that benefits multiple investigators and strengthens multidisciplinary research at the University of Kentucky.
Key Information: Internal competition; available to University of Kentucky researchers only.
Description
The Office of the Vice President for Research at the University of Kentucky periodically organizes internal equipment competitions to fund the purchase of major research equipment. These competitions are intended to enhance multidisciplinary research across campus and expand the university’s research infrastructure. Funding supports the acquisition of tools and resources that benefit multiple investigators, foster collaboration, and strengthen the overall research environment at UK.
