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UC researchers continue to blaze new trails in science, medicine, business, education, engineering and the arts — literally transforming the way we live, work and learn.

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12/14/2022

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UC Space Research Institute announces first round of student research fellows

11/09/2021

Discovery and Exploration Fellowships will be awarded each year to further SRIDE’s mission to foster growth in career paths aligned with regional and national interests in space.

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Research stories behind the funds

12/08/2020

University of Cincinnati researchers brought in 27% more in sponsored research over last year. What’s more important than that statistic? Each and every project proves that Next Lives Here at UC.

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Over half a million dollars in internal research funds available fall 2020

11/10/2020

The Office of Research presents this fall’s internal award opportunities for UC faculty and graduate student researchers.

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UC researchers aim to improve America’s public defense system

11/10/2020

Could better communication between public defenders and their clients give those charged with a crime a fairer day in court?

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Remote diagnostics research at UC: Bringing health care to you

10/12/2020

Professor Aashish Priye and his ‘curiosity driven’ lab at UC addresses need for inexpensive, robust tools to accelerate diagnosis during health crises such as COVID-19.

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UC researcher one of seven finalists in NIST post-quantum security competition.

10/12/2020

University of Cincinnati Professor Jintai Ding wants to protect us all from the computers of the future.

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Welcome to UC's new faculty researchers in 2020

10/12/2020

Every academic year brings fresh new faculty to UC. This year, 58 of them attended OoR's Research Orientation Day, created to help them hit the ground running.

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Novel coronavirus can’t stop UC from boosting research resources

09/08/2020

UC makes it easier for its researchers to tap into advanced computing and makerspace capabilities to further their work.

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Researcher Spotlight: Ashley Kubley

09/08/2020

With her URC funding, Ashley Kubley is supporting traditional Mexican craft with a contemporary twist.

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UC’s bold new research space, Digital Futures, taking shape

08/11/2020

When Digital Futures opens the summer of 2022, it will house some of UC’s top research—in the areas of artificial intelligence, sensors, analytics, education, informatics, simulations, policy, the creative arts and the humanities.

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Research Launch Award invests in new faculty researchers

08/11/2020

These 15 faculty members really proved their commitment to themselves, their work and the UC's research enterprise. Bravo!

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Office of Research proud to present its 2020 internal awards

05/11/2020

Fifty-eight principal investigators from across UC are the recipients of more than half a million dollars from the Office of Research.

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Meet our inaugural Space Fellow Matthew Terry

05/11/2020

Aerospace Engineering and Office of Research team up to provide new fellowship for incoming graduate student.

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COVID-19: UC researchers jump into action

04/14/2020

Under unprecedented circumstances, UC researchers take on the novel virus one project at a time.

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Presenting the OoR Core Values Award winners of 2020

04/14/2020

There are just some people that get the phrase “teamwork makes the dream work.” These are three of those people. Meet the Office of Research’s 2020 Core Values Award winners.

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Photo story: Sponsored Research reception

03/11/2020

In January, UC researchers were recognized for their fruitful efforts getting external sponsorship for their research at UC. Click through this photo story from the OoR's Sponsored Research Awards.

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UC will start using new system to track and manage sponsored research

02/17/2020

This change will have the most impact on principal investigators, as well as all business and grant administrators. Learn more.

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New campus-wide initiative launches at Research + Innovation Week event on March 25

02/15/2020

Good Discovery(s) a civic art, civic design, and civic tech festival, returns for a second year, with a new, important sponsor. Introducing UC’s Urban Futures Institute.

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'Each of these researchers has truly excelled'

01/14/2020

A shout out to these UC researchers who won three to four sponsored research awards since 2016.

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Nice to meet you: Research teams meet, talk big picture for Digital Futures

12/10/2019

UC adds more Digital Futures teams as groundbreaking occurs on the future Digital Futures site.

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Researchers invited to apply for internal University Research Council grants

11/08/2019

The University of Cincinnati Office of Research is now accepting RFPs for the 2019-2020 University Research Council awards up to $10,000.

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UC develops faculty into elite trans-disciplinary research leaders

10/08/2019

Applications for the next class of trans-disciplinary research scholars are due Oct. 31. Hear from program graduates about their “eye-opening” experience.

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Welcome to new faculty researchers in 2019

10/08/2019

Nearly half of UC's new faculty attended Research Orientation day. A special shout out to them!

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Looking for funding? The Office of Research can help better your chances

09/09/2019

Faculty who participate in this Office of Research program are 4.5 times more likely to get funded.

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Summer research stories: Finding a surgical fix for spina bifida

08/08/2019

Efforts to develop a “smart” patch to curb the effects of spina bifida continue at UC.

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Summer research stories: UC prof writes timely book on Indian politics

08/08/2019

Marginalized. Mobilized. Incorporated. UC political science professor's book on women and Indian politics takes shape.

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Summer research stories: UC performs well at unmanned vehicle competition

08/08/2019

Look up in the sky! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s UC’s unmanned aerial vehicle Hefty, bringing home fourth place.

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Digital Futures Anchor Program Launches

05/14/2019

UC plays to its strengths by identifying the platforms that will support Digital Futures, opening in the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Driving into the Future: A Q/A with Jiaqi Ma

04/15/2019

The Office of Research awarded roughly $881,000 to researchers during the 2018-2019 academic year. We sat down with one of the awardees, Dr. Jiaqi Ma, to talk about driverless cars.

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A2RU Leaves Lasting Impression on Undergrad Researchers at UC

04/15/2019

UC will host the Emerging Creatives Student Summit in March 2020 for the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities.

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5 reasons to go to UC Research & Innovation Week

03/20/2019

It’s 2019: The University of Cincinnati’s bicentennial. And that means that UC Research & Innovation Week has GOT to be special. Let us count the ways.

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Research & Innovation Week set to dazzle, inspire the first week of April

03/19/2019

Join the Office of Research April 1-6 for a week of events that showcase just how impactful, imaginative and innovative UC can be.

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Introducing the Trans-disciplinary Research Leadership Scholars of 2019

02/18/2019

This elite group of researchers has been chosen for special training to become leaders in trans-disciplinary research at the University of Cincinnati.

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A Deeper Dive into University of Cincinnati R&D Projects That Got Funded in 2018

01/14/2019

Some 875 research and discovery projects got funding last year. Here are details about just three. Imagine if we could highlight all 875!

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Campus Conversations Around UC Digital Futures Space Begins

01/14/2019

By 2021, the University of Cincinnati wants to be ready to solve some of the greatest challenges of our time. Now, it’s just got to find them.

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SuperWIN: Can UC researchers help America kick its bad eating habits?

12/13/2018

Clinical trial involving four UC colleges, Kroger, other partners about to begin

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UC Researcher Receives Grant to Study Cancer-detecting Mouthwash

10/24/2018

Researchers at UC are investigating whether certain molecular markers that can be collected from simple mouthwash samples can help in identifying throat and mouth cancers.

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UC Mosasaur Research Attracts International Attention

10/24/2018

Smithsonian, BBC, FOX News highlight UC biology professor Takuya Konishi's new study on 'ugly duckling' of ancient marine reptiles .

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UC Celebrates Grand Opening of 1819 Innovation Hub

10/10/2018

More than just a building, the University of Cincinnati’s ‘front door’ will attract talent and facilitate partnerships.

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New UC Lab Converts Waste Heat Into Electricity

10/10/2018

UC assistant professor Sarah Watzman, PhD, is exploring ways to convert waste heat into usable electricity using a magnetic field.

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UC Lights Way with New Skin Care

10/08/2018

Chemist Peng Zhang is developing a novel treatment for skin conditions ranging from acne and foot fungus to cancer.

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Global Game Changer

09/26/2018

UC’s unconventional scientist tackles remedy for cystic fibrosis and COPD with solution that could have worldwide impact.

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Advantage: Office of Research Support

09/10/2018

Incentive programs help Cincinnati researchers build networks and gain funding

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Better Together

08/14/2018

Competitive Collaborative Grants Invest in New Research Teams at UC

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New WISE Leaders Celebrate First-Year Success

08/14/2018

Twenty-three female undergraduate students from across campus spent their summers working alongside experienced mentors to further develop their research skill sets thanks to UC's Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) program.

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Carbon is the new Black

08/14/2018

UC’s Nanoworld Laboratories collaborates with the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army and NASA to investigate new uses for carbon nanotubes in military uniforms and fabric that can double as batteries.

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New Bridge Awards Support Impactful Research, Community Engagement

08/07/2018

New Bridge Awards Support Impactful Research, Community Engagement

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Smart Investments

07/11/2018

The Office of Research makes its first Bridge Fund investments in people and projects

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In the Gray Area: UC Professor Develops Novel Technology for Residential Graywater Treatment and Reuse

07/11/2018

Soryong Chae, a UC environmental engineering assistant professor, received funding through UC’s Faculty Bridge Program to assist in developing a novel membrane-based technology for residential graywater treatment and reuse.

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Mosquitoes Bite When Thirsty, Too

05/09/2018

UC Researchers find that mosquitoes bite not just to lay eggs but also to quench their thirst during drought. The research helps explain how mosquito-borne illness spreads.

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Flight of the Future

04/20/2018

UC students, faculty and industry leaders converge at the Live Well Collaborative to create innovative, internationally recognized technology for Boeing.

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Beyond Skin Deep

04/16/2018

Anthropologist named new director of University of Cincinnati’s Skin Science Technology Collaborative

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Research + Innovation Week Highlights Urban Impact, April 9-13

03/29/2018

Dozens of sessions cross campuses and build collaborations with community, industry and government.

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2018 Awardees for Faculty Excellence, Mentoring and Core Values Announced

03/28/2018

The 2018 Awardees for Faculty Excellence, Mentoring and Core Values will be honored during the closing ceremony of Research and Innovation Week 2018.

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The Computer Commuter

03/19/2018

UC engineering professor Jiaqi Ma envisions smart cars navigating traffic in synchronicity with the road and each other.

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Core Equipment Grants from Office of Research Fuel Discovery Across Disciplines

02/21/2018

Faculty and student researchers across the University of Cincinnati will be able to expand the scope of their work thanks to new equipment funded, in part, by the Office of Research’s latest round of core equipment grants.

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Second Cohort of Trans-disciplinary Research Leadership Program (TDRLP) Announced

02/20/2018

New class of scholars find support across disciplines thanks to Office of Research program.

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Engineering a Quieter Future for Jets

02/16/2018

UC engineer Ephraim Gutmark is developing novel ways to reduce engine noise for the U.S. military and commercial aviation.

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Your New Robot Co-Workers

02/15/2018

To design safer robots, UC engineers study how people behave around them.

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Social Work Teams Up With CECH for HRSA Grant

02/15/2018

Leaders in the School of Social Work and CECH now offer one-year fellowships to help students integrate mental and behavioral health counseling in collaborative inter-professional practices in under-served communities.

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Announcing the Grants Writing Workshop Series

01/30/2018

The Office of Research is presenting its Grant Writing Workshop series.

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Even Playing Field

01/03/2018

UC professor’s research results in community playground with something for everyone.

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Beyond Brain Surgery

01/03/2018

Looking for the next big idea in a trans-disciplinary lab where clinical trials are changing lives.

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Imagine That

12/05/2017

New book by UC philosopher addresses global environmental degradation head-on using tools to create inclusive policy change and economic justice.

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When Worlds Collide

10/31/2017

The intersection of academia and industry in Cincinnati now has a new address: 2900 Reading Rd. That’s where you’ll find the University of Cincinnati’s new front door to the community — the 1819 Innovation Hub.

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Tongue Twisters: Cross-Campus Researchers Team Up to Break Down Speech Barriers

10/31/2017

University of Cincinnati researchers from four colleges will work together to improve therapeutic uses of ultrasound to treat speech sound disorders thanks to a $100,000 Strategic Collaborative Grant awarded by the Office of Research.

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DoD Award Funds Research on Immunotherapy Resistance in Head, Neck Cancer

10/31/2017

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine will look closely at the reason why patients with head and neck cancers experience resistance to immunotherapy treatments.

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Indirect Costs in Research

10/31/2017

The University of Cincinnati, like all other US institutions, has an agreement with the federal government on the rate of reimbursable indirect costs associated with research.

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Shining Light on Dark Matter

09/28/2017

UC professor Stefania Gori's theories are inspiring experiments at some of the most sophisticated particle-physics labs on Earth.

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How do Blind Cavefish Find their Way?

09/28/2017

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati traveled to find a little fish (Astyanax mexicanus) that has evolved to feast or endure famine entombed hundreds of feet below the ground.

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Etch UC's Logo onto a Grain of Salt? No Prob.

09/28/2017

The University of Cincinnati invested in a scientific instrument last year to give researchers a closer look at everything from industrial samples to nanowire a thousand times smaller than a human hair.

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Researcher Receives $300,000 Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Grant

09/28/2017

Researchers from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine will be able to evaluate a new therapeutic approach in treating pancreatic cancer thanks to a recent grant from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN).

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The Defenders

09/26/2017

University of Cincinnati field research aims to slow the spread of tick-borne illness across the Midwest.

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The Office of Research to Sponsor Upcoming Smart Regions Conference

09/25/2017

Office of Research has partnered with the regional smart cities initiative, to sponsor the upcoming the Smart Regions Conference being held on Oct 24 & 25 at the BB&T Arena in Northern Kentucky.

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