University of Utah
The University of Utah is a leading research institution recognized for its high research activity and commitment to innovation and discovery. As an R1 Institution, it is dedicated to advancing knowledge and solving critical challenges that impact the global community. The Office of the Vice President for Research supports this mission by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and providing resources to drive transformative research.
University of Utah
201 Presidents Circle, Room 210, SLC, UT 84112
What We Do
The Office of the Vice President for Research oversees research infrastructure, policies, and compliance, supporting the university's research community.
Provides resources for pre-award support, proposal assistance, grant writing, and sponsored projects.
The University of Utah launches research hubs and working groups to address interdisciplinary research topics and challenges.
Application Area
Show More (9)Digital Health Technologies
Diagnostics
Show More (3)Medical Devices
Psychological and Cognitive Health and Performance
Battlefield Resuscitation
Show More (1)Key People
Vice President for Research
Assistant VP & Director for Sponsored Projects
Associate VP for Research Integrity and Compliance
Executive Director, Environmental Health & Safety
Associate Director, Operations & Logistics for AVPR
Executive Director, Department of Defense Research
News & Updates
A one-hour virtual town hall to discuss a potential research initiative exploring advanced engineering technologies for medical rehabilitation and human well-being.
Senior leadership encourages faculty to continue seeking grants and hiring grad students amidst NIH funding challenges.
Highlights influential developments from U students, faculty, and alumni, including a bionic prosthetic and a genetic test for breast cancer.
The partnership aims to develop collaborations in various technical areas and provide U researchers and students opportunities to work on projects at Sandia facilities.
The event recognized researchers striving to transform academic research into marketable products, highlighting patents and commercialization grants.
The University of Utah received the first-ever NIH grant in 1946 to study muscular dystrophy.