Research is one of the areas for faculty to contribute to the University of Utah, an R1 institution. The resources and recognitions for faculty with regards to research/scholarship-both individually and for collaborations with others including students-are listed below.

University Mission and Values on Research:

The University of Utah fosters student success by preparing students from diverse backgrounds for lives of impact as leaders and citizens. We generate and share new knowledge, discoveries, and innovations, and we engage local and global communities to promote education, health, and quality of life. These contributions, in addition to responsible stewardship of our intellectual, physical, and financial resources, ensure the long‐term success and viability of the institution.

Core Values on Research:

2. Research and Teaching Excellence: The U engages in cutting-edge teaching and research that foster inter- and trans-disciplinary innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, and knowledge and technology transfer.

Faculty Research Awards:

• Distinguished Research Awards (DRA)
• The Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence
• Faculty Fellow Awards-URC

Research Resources and Offices:

• Vice President for Research
  • Office of Sponsored Projects
    • Research Handbook
    • Human Subject Research Training
  • Faculty Small Grant program (FSGP)
  • Partners for Innovation, Ventures, Outreach & Technology (PIVOT) Center
  • Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IUCUC)
  • Funding Programs and Resources
• Office of Research Integrity and Compliance
• Research Policies and Procedures
  • Policy for Research Misconduct (Policy 7-001)
  • Individual Financial Conflict of Interest in Research (Rule 1-006C)
  • Patents and Inventions (Policy 7-002) & related rules and guidelines.

University Libraries

• Willard Marriott Library
• James E. Faust Law Library
• Eccles Health Sciences Library
• McKay Music Library