Research Enrichment Program
The University of Kentucky's Research Enrichment Program supports departments and centers by redistributing research grant income to enhance research capacity and collaboration.
Funder: University of Kentucky
Due Dates: Rolling (upon grant award)
Funding Amounts: 10–16% of actual F&A income from eligible research awards is distributed to units; 2% additional return to PI's academic department.
Summary: Supports and enhances research by distributing a portion of F&A income to university units for research development and collaboration.
Key Information: Only University of Kentucky units (departments, centers, institutes) with a unit # are eligible; enrichment is based on active grants' F&A income.
Description
The Research Enrichment Program (REP) at the University of Kentucky is designed to stimulate and support research and scholarly activities within university units, such as departments, centers, and institutes. REP equitably distributes a portion of the facilities and administrative (F&A) income realized from research awards to these units, with the goal of enhancing research capabilities and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Funds can be used for a wide range of research-related purposes, including faculty and graduate student support, equipment, seminars, travel, salary support for research staff, supplies, and computers. The allocation and use of REP funds are managed at the unit level, following guidelines to ensure resources are directed toward substantive research and collaborative projects.
