The Office of Research empowers faculty and students to pursue bold ideas, meaningful scholarship, and collaborative community-engaged work.
From cultivating new concepts to advancing competitive proposals and managing funded projects, we support investigators across every phase of research, creative activity, and partnership development. We lead initiatives in communications, engagement, and pilot funding and strengthen relationships with community partners to foster co-created scholarship that reflects Advancing Kentucky’s mission to expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and improve well-being across the Commonwealth. Working alongside campus partners, we provide robust pre- and post-award services that amplify impact and advance shared goals.
In Fiscal Year 2025, the College of Education had nearly $8.9M in external research funding and submitted 83 external research proposals. With faculty spanning six departments and other units, investigators participated in impactful research studies aimed at improving education, teacher preparation, and health and well-being.
The College supports investigators through numerous research support mechanisms and activities. During the last year, the College alone has supported more than $177K in internal funding and awards.
To get involved with the College of Education, visit the University of Kentucky College of Education Community Interest Survey.
