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Fueling Discovery.
Powering Progress.

Research at the University of Utah fuels discovery that makes a difference; in every field, across every discipline. From science and engineering to the arts, humanities, social work, and education, our faculty and students explore questions that shape culture, inform policy, improve health, and expand our understanding of the world.

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Research Impact Across Utah

Over the past five years, University of Utah research has brought meaningful funding and collaborative projects to communities across our state.

Aligned with Utah’s #1 national ranking in innovation capacity, this tool reveals how research investment fuels progress in health, energy, technology, and beyond.

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Utah’s Innovation Frontiers

University of Utah is leading breakthroughs in technologies shaping our future. From the BioEconomy to AI and Space, University of Utah researchers are pioneering solutions for the world’s greatest challenges.

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Research That Matters

From AI-powered health tools to community-based justice programs, University of Utah research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time—with solutions that scale.

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Resources & Opportunities
Answer U – For Every Student, For Every Question
June 11, 2026

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People & Recognition
Authored at the U: Faculty Book Spotlight
June 17, 2026

Written by: Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor University of Utah faculty members Laura...

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Resources & Opportunities
Market Research — Top Industry Trends Impacting Innovation (June 17th)
June 17, 2026

Market Research — Top Industry Trends Impacting Innovation (June 17th) The Technology Licensing Office’s bi-weekly...

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Research & Impact
The Many Paths of Research
June 18, 2026

June 18th, 2026 Research rarely follows a straight line. It often begins with a question,...

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Empowering Researchers at Every Stage

Whether you're writing your first grant or launching your second startup, the Office of the Vice President for Research offers tools, funding, and expertise to move your work forward.

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Funding Resources

Internal funding programs, limited submissions, seed grants, equipment funding, and more.

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Grant Preparation, Training, and Development Resources

Resources for pre-award support, proposal assistance, grant writing, sponsored projects, and more.

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OneU Initiatives

Campus-wide research initiatives, One Utah Data Science hub, One U Research Council, and more.

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Institutional Policies & Updates

University research policies, F&A distribution, inventor’s guide and more.

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Administrative Services

A quick list of VPR administrative services for principal investigators.

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Promote your Research

Research templates, communications, marketing, and outreach.

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