Internal Grant Opportunities

University of Kentucky students and faculty have opportunities to apply for research grants awarded within the UK community. Some of these programs are ongoing and others occur on a limited basis. Both types will be posted on this website, and please contact us if you have an internal grant  opportunity you would like posted on this page.

Internal Grant Programs for UK Faculty

The Office of the Vice President for Research provides internal grants to full-time UK faculty members on a competitive basis. The Research Support Guide lists available programs, deadlines, and application requirements.

Internal Grant Programs for UK Students

The Graduate School provides support for thesis and dissertation research contingent upon available funds. In addition, some of the College of Education Scholarships and Fellowships are established expressly for the purpose of supporting students' research; frequently these awards are for specific areas of study.