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 FUNDING
Internal: 2024-2025 Research Instrumentation Fund (RIF)
The Research Instrumentation Fund (RIF) provides support to faculty and core facilities necessary research instrumentation purchases and upgrades/replacements.
Internal: 2024-2025 Community Based Research (CBR) Partnership Formation Grant Program
The goal of the Partnership Formation Grant Program is to build and foster new relationships between community-based and campus-based partners.
External: DARPA-PA-25-03: Program Announcement for Artificial Intelligence Exploration (AIE)
DARPA continues to lead innovation in AI research through a large, diverse portfolio of fundamental and applied R&D AI programs aimed at shaping a future for AI technology where machines may serve as trusted and collaborative partners in solving problems of importance to national security. The AI Exploration (AIE) program is one key element of DARPA’s broader AI investment strategy that will help ensure the U.S. maintains a technological advantage in this critical area.
FEATURED EVENTS
The University of Utah’s Office of Vice President for Research and the Utah Governor’s Office Economic Opportunity (GOEO) will be presenting startup funding opportunities and accelerator programs available to University of Utah startups.
Register for the Wilkes Center's Climate Solutions HACKATHON for Water Resources | January 31 - February 1, 2025
All University of Utah students are invited for this 24-hour problem-solving competition. Come join a team, network with peers and experts, and get creative! FREE food and refreshments. Thousands of dollars in cash prizes awarded to the top ideas.
Hear world-class researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) discuss how AI is impacting cancer care at this panel discussion, organized in conjunction with The Leonardo’s Into the Mind AI exhibit.