The Office of Quality Compliance (OQC) provides the ’Tip of the Month’ for those working in research across the institution. These tips contain brief educational information, which may be a helpful reminder or new information, relative to the conduct of research. Subscribe to the ‘Tip of the Month’ at the QR code below or […]
Read MoreThe Marriott Library has acquired access to two large eBook packages and evidence-based acquisition (EBA) packages, which operate much like eJournals in that they have a subscription period. The new collections include ProQuest Ebooks which offers over 800,000 titles across multiple publishers, as well as Taylor & Francis. These eBooks are available 24/7, most allow unlimited […]
Read MoreTL;DR: Track 2 of the UURF Interdisciplinary Research Initiative provides up to $250K to help interdisciplinary teams scale use-inspired research and position projects for major external funding. What it is: A UURF-sponsored internal funding program designed to support use-inspired, interdisciplinary research that aligns with emerging priority areas in the VPR strategic plan and helps teams […]
Read MoreTL;DR: Apply for the 1U4U Collaborative Seed Grant to jump-start cross-disciplinary research partnerships focused on mental and behavioral health and position your team for future external funding. Now open: The 2025–2026 1U4U Collaborative Seed Grant Program from the Office of the Vice President for Research supports cross-campus, cross-disciplinary research teams at the University of Utah. […]
Read MoreGene Editing in Crops Gains Strategic Momentum as Nations Tie Agricultural Innovation to Food Security and Geopolitical Stability Countries are increasingly embracing gene editing in agriculture not just for innovation, but as a national security and supply chain imperative. As CEPA highlights, gene-edited crops offer strategic advantages amid geopolitical competition and climate pressure, with reduced […]
Read MoreThe Center on Aging sponsors an annual pilot grant program to promote the development of aging research at the University of Utah. The goal of this program is to encourage new investigator career development, attract established investigators to aging research, and stimulate interdisciplinary research collaborations – ultimately leading to new externally funded research. This year’s program will […]
Read More2026 Call for Distinguished Mentor Award Nominees Nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Mentor Award are now open. The Graduate School Office of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs established the Distinguished Mentor Award in 2006 to honor and encourage the considerable efforts and accomplishments of faculty who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the mentorship of graduate […]
Read MoreTL;DR: The Spring 2026 RED course schedule is now available. The Office of Research Education (REd) provides comprehensive and accessible training and resources that promote innovation, collaboration, and scientific integrity across the University of Utah’s research enterprise. The newly released Spring 2026 RED Class Schedule highlights upcoming courses, key dates, and registration details designed to […]
Read MoreThe National Science Foundation has issued Supplement 1 (NSF 26-200) and Supplement 2 (NSF 26-202) to the NSF Proposal & Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG 24-1). These updates include important clarifications and policy changes that affect proposal preparation, award management, and compliance requirements for NSF-funded projects. Why this matters: NSF policy updates may change […]
Read MoreInnovation in 2026 is being driven by advances in physical AI for real-world autonomy and growing demand for integrated solutions to support families facing economic and youth mental health challenges. Robotics enters the era of physical AI, enabling autonomous systems to act in real-world environments A major robotics shift is underway as physical systems […]
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