University of Kansas Office of Research

Across all campuses, KU connects current and prospective students with research opportunities. Read about the University of Kansas Medical Center Night at the Lab competition, which aims to broaden students’ ideas about career paths available to them. The event also allows students to visit a research institution and interact with professionals in the field. https://lnkd.in/gbiYZ25H

Yesterday was International Clean Energy Day. In order to transition to renewable energy, the world needs innovation in electricity storage technology. Fortunately, Lin Liu, associate professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Kansas, is developing batteries made from Kansas soybean hulls to bolster the switch to clean energy. Read the full interview at the link below. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gdtURQYA

New faculty members at The University of Kansas are invited to apply for funding to help build a sustainable research program at KU. The New Faculty Research Development Award provides up to $10,000 funding for applicants in their first 24 months on the Lawrence or Edwards campus as either an untenured, tenure-track faculty member or as a faculty-equivalent unclassified academic staff. Submit a ntice of intent by Feb. 21 and apply by March 1. Learn more below.👇 https://lnkd.in/dd6SaT8a

To strengthen the merits of a proposal and improve the likelihood of acceptance for external funding, consider using the Proposal Evaluation & External Review (PEER) program. PEER is open to all principal investigators at KU in every field of study. The program provides a payment of $500 to external reviewers to read and assess eligible grant applications prior to their submission to external funding agencies. Learn more below. ⬇️ https://rockcha.lk/PEER

Welcome back students! Learn more about undergraduate research opportunities at our website.👇 https://lnkd.in/gRCUVanw

Last month, researchers at The University of Kansas began using external funding to: — evaluate hurricane housing loss reduction methods — estimate the economic impact of the Kansas health care sector — examine the composition of celestial bodies’ atmospheres + more View new awards.👇 https://lnkd.in/gGUdmpwg

KU provides faculty, staff and students subscription access to Pivot-RP, a keyword-searchable database of current funding opportunities in virtually every field. Create email alerts, see anticipated solicitations + more at the link below. ⬇️ https://rockcha.lk/pivot

A professor at The University of Kansas was cited in the 2025 Economic Report of the President. Misty Heggeness, associate research scientist at the Institute for Policy & Social Research and associate professor of public affairs & administration, co-authored a paper titled, "Telework, Childcare, and Mother's Labor Supply," which was cited in the report to highlight childcare shortages' affect on labor demand. Click the link below to see how KU researchers inform policymakers at all levels of government. https://lnkd.in/gET_UEfp

KU researchers earned a $2.5 million grant to study if perennial polyculture, planting multiple crops in the same field year-round, can combat pathogens that kill crops. Learn more about why The University of Kansas is a leader in environmental research. https://lnkd.in/gnjhZWsQ

KU researchers are partnering with firms located in KU Innovation Park to bring vaccines from the lab to clinical settings. Read more about how The University of Kansas addresses problems of worldwide significance while supporting the Kansas economy. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dEeEVyiy