Office of the Vice President for Research

A multidisciplinary team will help design AI-powered learning tools that strengthen scientific thinking in K–12 classrooms. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into classrooms and workplaces, researchers at the University of Utah are helping answer an important question: How can AI support learning without replacing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills students …

By Robin E. Jensen, Associate Dean for Research, College of Humanities College of Humanities faculty are publishing books at an extraordinary pace—and placing their work with many of the world’s leading scholarly, literary and trade presses. A book can take years to complete. It may require sustained archival research, fieldwork in distant communities, the translation […]

From the laboratory to the legislature, undergraduate researchers are gaining the experience and mentorship that prepare them to lead tomorrow’s discoveries and innovations. The University of Utah’s Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) has released its 2025–2026 Annual Report, highlighting another year of growth in undergraduate research opportunities and demonstrating the lasting i…

Written by: Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor University of Utah faculty members C. Thi Nguyen, Bellamkonda Kishore, and Frank Page have all authored or co-authored books broadly themed around philosophy or inspiration. Each author has worked tirelessly to compile their work and concentrate it into text, and the U celebrates every researcher’s effort […]

From ethical review and mentorship to collaboration and reproducibility, strong science depends on processes the public rarely sees. When a scientific breakthrough captures national attention, the public usually sees the final result; a promising new therapy, a technological advance, or research that changes how we understand the world. What often goes unseen is the process […]

Nominations are now open for the 2026 EHS Partnership Award, honoring faculty and staff who make safety an essential part of research, teaching, and innovation. Great research starts with a safe environment. The University of Utah’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Partnership Award recognizes faculty and staff who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to building a […]

Four University of Utah research teams join a national initiative advancing AI, energy, and atmospheric science. The University of Utah, one of the nation’s leading research universities, has been selected to receive multiple U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Genesis Mission awards, joining a national cohort of research institutions advancing transformative science and technology. The Genesis…

What it is: Limited Submission Opportunities (LSO) are external funding opportunities that limit the number of applications the University of Utah can submit. All agencies (including foundation, federal, state, etc.) use limited submission requirements from time to time to increase quality and speed of external review, avoid overwhelming reviewers with repetitive applications, and to encourage in…

The University of Utah ranks among the top 10 U.S. universities in several key research commercialization measures, based on data from the AUTM 2025 Annual Survey. Research commercialization moves discoveries beyond the lab and into the world through products, treatments, services, licenses, and startups. The U’s performance is especially notable because it is achieving results comparable to [&#8…

The Technology Licensing Office’s bi-weekly market research report highlights emerging trends, market signals, and industry developments that may inform research and commercialization strategy across the University of Utah. Each edition curates timely insights from key sectors to help faculty, researchers, and innovation partners identify opportunities, anticipate market needs, and align discover…

By: Jakob D. Jensen, Senior Associate Vice President for Research Earlier this summer, many members of our university community looked east toward the foothills and saw something unsettling: smoke rising above Red Butte Canyon. The Bonneville Fire, burning just beyond the University of Utah campus, prompted emergency response efforts, evacuation readiness notices, and a renewed […]

Powered by Amazon Web Services, the University of Utah’s new Secure Research Enclave brings secure, scalable cloud computing to complex research involving sensitive data, AI-enabled analysis and NIST, HIPAA, FISMA and CMMC requirements. Salt Lake City, Utah — June 29, 2026 — The University of Utah, one of the nation’s leading research universities and a […]

June 18th, 2026 Research rarely follows a straight line. It often begins with a question, a conversation, an observation, or a problem that needs a new way of thinking. Across the U, those beginnings take shape as faculty, students, staff, and partners test ideas, build collaborations, pursue funding, share findings, and translate knowledge into action. […]

Market Research — Top Industry Trends Impacting Innovation (June 17th) The Technology Licensing Office’s bi-weekly market research report highlights emerging trends, market signals, and industry developments that may inform research and commercialization strategy across the University of Utah. Each edition curates timely insights from key sectors to help faculty, researchers, and innovation partn…

Written by: Samantha Everton, Innovation & Research Communications Contributor University of Utah faculty members Laura Shane-McWhorter, Daniel Witt, and George Rodgers have all authored or co-authored books focusing on clinical research. Each author has worked tirelessly to compile their work and concentrate it into text, and the U celebrates every researcher’s effort to share their […]

Attending college for any student—no matter their background—comes with its fair share of challenges to navigate. Whether it’s a freshman, transfer student or even a senior, there are times when students come across difficult situations and just don’t know what to do. This is why immediate and clear access to student support is essential, and […]

FOA Released & Virtual Office Hours – – – Community-initiated translational research pilot projects that focus on community-identified health-related needs and involve collaborations between community organizations and researchers. It is expected that the research supported by each of these pilot awards will result in one or more publications and/or presentations, and will c…

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The University of Utah Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and the Health Sciences Research Office (HSRO) have named Kiera Powers as Director of the Pre-Award Unit, a leadership role focused on strengthening proposal development and submission support for faculty pursuing external research funding across the university. Powers […]

The 2026 U Startup Launchpad brought together researchers, founders, investors, civic leaders, and innovation partners for a practical look at building companies from university research and emerging technologies. Hosted by the University of Utah Technology Licensing Office, the event highlighted Salt Lake City’s growing startup ecosystem, founder journeys, AI-enabled company building, fundraisin…

Most people are drawn to research by a question they want to answer, a problem they want to solve, or an opportunity to create something new. They are motivated by discovery, scholarship, innovation, teaching, patient care, community impact, and the chance to make a difference. The challenge for research universities today is that the environment […]