The University of Kentucky's Equipment Competitions fund major research equipment purchases to boost multidisciplinary collaboration and expand the university's scientific infrastructure.
Funder: University of Kentucky
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding varies; supports major equipment purchases to enhance multidisciplinary research infrastructure.
Summary: Supports acquisition of research equipment to strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration and expand the University of Kentucky's research infrastructure.
Key Information: Internal grant; open to University of Kentucky researchers only.
The Equipment Competitions offered by the University of Kentucky Office of the Vice President for Research are designed to support the purchase of equipment that enhances multidisciplinary research and expands the university's research infrastructure. These periodic internal competitions aim to boost the capabilities of the UK research community by funding critical equipment purchases that foster collaboration and innovation across various academic fields. The program is intended to build capacity for shared and core equipment, supporting both individual investigators and collaborative teams.