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The University of Utah is active across a wide range of topics and receives funding from multiple federal, state, and foundation sources.
Research announcements and events occur daily; the AVPR’s Desk is a daily stream that provides access to new information, including internal and external funding opportunities, research events, funder announcements, and more. Researchers can utilize the website to find information they need in a timely fashion or receive updates as a biweekly email (sign up below).

 Featured funding opportunities and events are below. The full table of events, funding opportunities, and announcements is found HERE.

 

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS

A Time for Dialogue and Imagination

The Office of the Vice President for Research is excited to host two panel discussions on the convergence of conversation, creativity, and discovery in November 2025 – “Disagree Better” and “Imagined Futures”. Click to learn more and for a message from the AVPR!

Federal Government Shutdown: Guidance for University of Utah Research Administration

On October 1, 2025, current year funding to the federal government expired. Operational and administrative activities related to the federal oversight of research regulations and its administration of grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts will temporarily cease. OSP has provided information and guidance for the UofU Research Community. Click to learn more.

Updates on Federal Funding Landscape for the University of Utah 

Recent presidential actions, including executive orders (EO), proclamations, and memorandums, may indicate changes in federal priorities, potentially affecting your current and pending projects funded by federal agencies or other sponsors. As federal agencies and sponsors adjust to these changes, we will keep you informed through the above webpage. ALL updates from Dr. Erin Rothwell, Vice President for Research will be published at the above webpage. These updates will have date and time stamps.

FEATURED EVENTS

AM&E Lab Research Webinar: Department of Defense SBIR/STTR Programs

Please join us for our October monthly research seminar titled, Department of Defense (DoD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs - A primer for applying and learning more about equity free funding through federal agencies to American small businesses. Click to register!

AI and National Security Lightning Talk Event

Advancing AI technology, its applications, and promoting data privacy and security are priorities for both our nation and our state. Together, experts in AI, data, and cyber security will be able to catalyze responsible innovation through public-private partnerships and accessible infrastructure. The Office of the Vice President for Research and the One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative are excited to host a 90-minute lightning talk event to hear from active researchers in this space, identify related areas of strength, and discuss emerging research opportunity in this area. The goal of this event is to help mobilize potential research teams on these topics.

Save-the-Dates: Future of Food Working Group Horizon Scan

The Future of Food Working Group will be conducting a horizon scan to determine the most current research questions that link to food, ultra-processed foods, and food sovereignty. This horizon scan will follow an established, systematic process to reach consensus on emerging knowledge frontiers and critical challenges in food and nutrition research. Click to learn more!

FEATURED FUNDING

External Funding Opportunity: Developing Novel or Improved Infertility Technologies

A new funding opportunity has been published that focuses on the development of novel or improved infertility technologies.  The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support and facilitate multidisciplinary research approaches for the development or improvement of technologies, including drugs, devices, products, or clinical practices designed to improve fertility outcomes in patients dealing with infertility, particularly in the context of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART). Click to learn more!

Reminder: USHE/Talent Ready Utah - Request for Proposal (RFP) Announcement: Computer Science Targeted Workforce Initiative

Click for information on a grant initiative hosted by USHE and Talent Ready Utah - the Computer Science Targeted Workforce Initiative. This grant initiative aims to expand program capacity in the following occupations: Information Security Analyst, Software Developer, Quality Assurance Analyst, Quality Assurance Tester, Digital Interface Designer, Computer and Information Research Scientist, Database Administrator, and Database Architect.

ARPA-H External Funding Opportunity: THRIVE - Treating Hereditary Rare Diseases with In Vivo Precision Genetic Medicines

THRIVE aims to make personalized and affordable cures available to all rare disease patients. The program intends to develop pioneering integrated platform technologies to accelerate precision genetic medicines (PGMs) and provide single-intervention precision treatments to slow, reverse, or prevent chronic diseases at the genetic level. THRIVE is designed to optimize affordability, scalability, and sustainability of lifesaving PGMs for patients through existing regional treatment centers and virtual clinics. This will allow patients to be seen and treated where they live. Click to learn more!

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