The Distinguished Research Award (DRA) recognizes outstanding achievements in research by University of Utah tenured faculty. Up to three awards for outstanding achievements in research are awarded to University of Utah tenured faculty each year. This prestigious research award provides the faculty member with a $10,000 grant to pursue research and/or creative pursuits and recognition at the UofU Commencement.
Thank you to all who attended the Third Annual F&A Town Hall on November 3rd. You can access the town hall recording, the FY22 Presentation, the F&A Guiding Principles and Summary, and all other F&A materials here.
With mixed emotions and well wishes, the Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR) would like to announce that VP Andrew S. Weyrich has accepted a new position as President of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF), effective January 4, 2022. Dr. Weyrich is working with the U to develop a seamless transition plan for the VPR Office that will be announced in the near future. While we celebrate this wonderful opportunity with Dr. Weyrich, we are also saddened to lose a remarkable VPR whose dedication to enhancing the U’s position as a global leader in research innovation and discovery has helped the university reach new heights.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Joy Blatchford as the Associate Director of the Pre-Award team for both the Senior Vice President of Health Sciences (SVPHS) and Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR), effective October 18, 2021. Ms. Blatchford will succeed Ms. Kami McNeill who will continue her role as the SVPHS Pre-Award Manager and will play an integral role in the transition process.
The Office of the Vice President for Research is hosting the Third Annual F&A Town Hall on November 3, 2021, from 12-1 pm. The town hall is open to all faculty, staff, post-docs, and students, and will consist of a presentation and open Q&A session.