Fiscal Year 2024
Greetings from the College of Public Health’s Research Office!
Our college is dedicated to advancing public health through innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the dissemination of knowledge. We strive to address the most pressing health challenges of our time, and to improve the well-being of communities locally and globally. We are committed to working with public health partners and supporting strategic partnerships and initiatives that drive impactful change. On this site, you will find information about our research programs, research centers, and resources for students and investigators.
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CGS Pre-Award Grant Specialists will compile the documentation into the IAF as item are finalized and will route forward for review and approval to OSPA. OPSA will review as documents are received to ensure appropriate time for feedback and final review for submission.
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Learn about the college's 3 different research centers.
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Within the Office of the Vice President of Research (VPR) at the University of Kentucky, access all additional research centers and institutes.
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Access our College's database of research expertise, sponsored grants & contracts, and individual scholar profiles.
Explore all of our undergraduate research opportunities to foster your curiosity and development through mentored, self-directed work.
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In recognition of the increasing threat falls pose to older adults, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has officially proclaimed Sept. 14-20 as Fall Prevention Awareness Week, to raise public awareness about fall-related injuries and fatalities among older adults in Kentucky.
The Consortium for Understanding and Reducing Infectious Diseases in Kentucky (CURE-KY) will foster multidisciplinary collaborations to address the burden of infectious diseases in the Commonwealth and beyond.
The event, sponsored by the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, provided an invaluable platform for sharing research, innovative community practices, transformative teaching methodologies, and strategies for workforce development within the realm of public health.
Researchers’ reasons for launching a study are sometimes purely intellectual: They may be intrigued by an inexplicable observation or challenged by a compelling question. Other times, the spark may be deeply personal. Such was the case for University of Kentucky (UK) Ph.D. student Kara Cook.
The University of Kentucky's College of Public Health is proud to celebrate National Public Health Week (NPHW) from April 7-13, 2025, with a series of fun and informative events, service activities, and more that promote public health's passion, purpose, and pathway for a healthier life!
Ready to get engaged? We’re offering resources and information sessions this fall to help you brainstorm ideas for research and practice projects, craft compelling abstracts, and design standout posters.
