UKinSPIRE (Seeding Partnerships for International Research Engagement)
ForecastedInternal — University of Kentucky only
UKinSPIRE supports University of Kentucky faculty with seed funding for collaborative research with international institutional partners, helping build sustained partnerships across disciplines.
Funder: University of Kentucky
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$20,000 per project for one fiscal year; potential second-year support up to $20,000
Summary: Seed funding for University of Kentucky faculty to build sustained research collaborations with international institutional partners.
Key Information: Projects must include a collaborator affiliated with a research or higher education institution headquartered outside the United States.
Description
UKinSPIRE (Seeding Partnerships for International Research Engagement) is an internal University of Kentucky funding program jointly supported by the Office of the Vice President for Research and the UK International Center. It supports high-impact research in all disciplines, establishing new international institutional partnerships or deepening existing ones.
The program seeks collaborations that could not easily be accomplished by researchers working alone, with a foundation for sustained global engagement beyond the seed award. Supported activities include partner-institution travel, hosting researchers, initial data gathering, and proof-of-concept work. Priorities include multidisciplinary collaboration, existing UK international partnerships, campus engagement, and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
