Driving Discovery
From bold ideas to life-changing discoveries, we're working to advance knowledge and power a better future.
Pushing the boundaries of science and innovation
As a research powerhouse, we are tackling the grand challenges of our time – from advancing human health to engineering a technology enabled future. This work empowers our communities to be more equitable and resilient, improving lives and expanding our understanding of the world.
Research by the numbers
UofL is 1 of only 187 universities in the country and 1 of 2 in Kentucky designated “Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production” by the Carnegie Foundation.
$170.2 million
Competitive funding earned in 2025
263
Clinical trials in 2025
$247.5 million
Research expenditures in 2025
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Upcoming Events
Ask the Grantwriting Expert Q&A: Thinking About Spinning out a Health Innovation Business?
Wednesday, October 14, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. (Virtual)
IRB/HSPP Virtual Office Hours
Tuesday, October 20th, 2:00-3:00 p.m. (Virtual)
October Research Town Hall
Thursday, October 22, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Ask the Grantwriting Expert Q&A: Which Grants Get Funding?
Wednesday, October 28, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. (Virtual)
Entering Mentoring
Friday, October 30 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Abell Administrative Building, Room 110 (in-person)
NIH Grant Writing Virtual Office Hours
Friday, November 6, 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Louisville Organoid Research Network Seminar Gautam Mahajan, PhD
Tuesday, November 10, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Virtual)