Introducing the National Laboratory and Security Office (NLSO)

To facilitate increased collaboration with National Laboratories and agencies in the national intelligence program, the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) has launched the National Laboratory and Security Office (NLSO). The NLSO oversees relationships between the university and agencies dedicated to energy and security. 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.

Direct Link: Executive Actions and Federal Agency Updates - Guidance for University of Utah Research Administration Webpage

OSP has published a webpage containing specific guidance information related to executive actions and federal agency updates. Above is a direct link to that webpage. This webpage can also be accessed through the VPR's primary communication channel: "Updates on Federal Funding for the University of Utah"

UIDP Utah 2025 Conference

Lead at the cutting edge of public-private partnerships and join UIDP in Salt Lake City! UIDP’s spring conference is a must-attend event for professionals leading in university-industry collaborations. Key academic, corporate, government, and nonprofit representatives will discuss challenges and opportunities in contracting and compliance, research funding, infrastructure, and talent. Click to learn more or register!

Set yourself up for success by joining the university’s Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR) team for a two-part in-person proposal writing event open to all U faculty, researchers, and staff. Click to learn more and register!

This expert panel will focus on the peer review process by assembling a group of leading journal editors across a variety of academic departments. Click to learn more and register!

CDMRP Funding for FY25 & Email Notifications for Funding Opportunity Announcements

Information regarding CDMRP funding for FY25 is now available. Pre-announcements and funding opportunities will be forthcoming. Click to review FY25 amounts for specific programs and to sign up for email notifications for pre-announcements and funding opportunity announcements.

March 2025 Digest: Large Scale Funding Opportunities from LIFT (DOD, NIH, NSF, and more!)

Each month, the Large Infrastructure Funding Team (LIFT) identifies large-scale, high-impact external funding opportunities that align with LIFT support criteria. Click to see the March digest of these opportunities!

2025 Life Science Workforce Initiative: UofU Intent-to-Apply Submission Portal

The University of Utah is once again strategically collecting ideas for Utah Talent Ready/USHE’s 2025 cycle of the Life Science Workforce Initiative. This initiative aims to fund the creation or expansion of Life Science certificates, apprenticeships, and degrees that will prepare students for current and future careers in high-demand Life Science occupations. While there is no limit to the number of applications submitted from the University of Utah, we are asking UofU faculty with interest in this opportunity to submit an Intent-to-Apply to this internal competition. Click for full details and to access the internal submission portal!