
The Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR) is delighted to announce the 2021-2022 recipients of the Distinguished Research Award (DRA). The DRA is designed to shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of University of Utah research faculty. Nominees are evaluated on the impact and significance of their career research, scholarly & creative work in their field, transformative achievements or innovations, and their history of broadening or enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity in their discipline, department, and/or research.