University of Kentucky SuRE Resource Center
Funded at University of Kentucky · NIH-11417477 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center helps partner institutions prepare and submit NIH grant applications, focusing on SuRE and SuRE-First awards, to boost their research programs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,164,382 |
| NIH project number | 5U24GM146576-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11417477 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (this is a grant-support program for investigators at SuRE-eligible institutions).
✕Less likely to help
This program does not directly enroll patients or modify patient care.
What this research studies
If you’re at a SuRE-eligible institution, this center offers webinars, workshops, and one-on-one consultations to guide you through NIH grant applications. Four regional coordinators connect your faculty with UK-SuRE experts to strengthen proposal development. The center also runs biennial SuRE Conferences and a seed grant program to help establish or grow on-campus sponsored programs. The goal is to increase grants submitted and funded, along with publications, seminars, and career advancement for researchers. The effort aims to build sustainable research infrastructure at smaller institutions serving diverse student populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients may benefit indirectly through more funded research at teaching institutions that serve diverse communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar capacity-building programs have increased grant submissions and funded projects at participating institutions.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spear, Brett — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Spear, Brett
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.