Research 2030: UC's 10-yr Strategic Plan for Research

The University of Cincinnati is the leading R1 urban university in our region with unrivaled talent solving problems that matter. We are rigorously pursuing diversity, equity & inclusion in research and actively transforming society through game-changing knowledge and disruptive discoveries.

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Latest News

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

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

The Office of Research presents this fall’s internal award opportunities for UC faculty and graduate student researchers.
Read Story - UC researchers aim to improve America’s public defense system

UC researchers aim to improve America’s public defense system

Read Story - Remote diagnostics research at UC: Bringing health care to you

Remote diagnostics research at UC: Bringing health care to you

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Facts + Figures

The Office of Research is accelerating research at University of Cincinnati and economic growth in our region by connecting industry, government, and community leaders with the University of Cincinnati thought leaders and innovators. Together, we can positively impact the lives, environment, and the economy in our region and beyond. Some of our key research strengths are highlighted below.

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Analytics

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Cyber

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Robotics

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Sensors

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Skin Science
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Adolescence

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Cancer

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Digital Humanities

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Infectious Diseases

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Medical Devices

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Neuroscience
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Smart Cities

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Sustainability

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Urban Futures

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Water

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Events + Training

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HPC Workshop Series: Machine Learning and Big Data
11
Feb 2026

Event

HPC Workshop Series: Machine Learning and Big Data (2/11)

Time: February 11, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Digital Futures Room 150

Target Audience: Graduate Students, Postdocs, and Faculty/Staff performing research with computational/machine learning interests.

Research Office: Platforms and Insights

This free workshop is hosted by the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, and will focus on topics including big data analytics and machine learning with Spark, as well as deep learning. Users must have an ACCESS account to register; directions for this process can be found at the workshop registration link. Transportation to and from the Digital Futures building is provided by the Innovation District shuttle (pickup and drop-off at Campus Green) for users who don't wish to park in the Digital Futures lot for an hourly fee.
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13
Feb

Event

HPC Workshop Series: Machine Learning and Big Data
13
Feb 2026

Event

HPC Workshop Series: Machine Learning and Big Data (2/13)

Time: February 13, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Digital Futures Room 150

Target Audience: Graduate Students, Postdocs, and Faculty/Staff performing research with computational/machine learning interests.

Research Office: Platforms and Insights

This free workshop is hosted by the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, and will focus on topics including big data analytics and machine learning with Spark, as well as deep learning. Users must have an ACCESS account to register; directions for this process can be found at the workshop registration link. Transportation to and from the Digital Futures building is provided by the Innovation District shuttle (pickup and drop-off at Campus Green) for users who don't wish to park in the Digital Futures lot for an hourly fee.
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Online Training

Viral Vectors

Online Training

Viral Vectors

Target Audience: Open to the public and UC researchers who plan to work with viral vectors

Research Office: Biosafety

This training is required for individuals assigned to projects involving viral vectors.  Before an IBC protocol can be approved, PIs and authorized personnel must complete all applicable training modules.

Individuals outside UC must login through the "External Login" link and create a new UC account.
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Online Training

Biosafety Cabinets Training

Online Training

Biosafety Cabinets Training

Target Audience: UC researchers who use biosafety cabinets as part of their research experiments

Research Office: Biosafety

This online training includes information on the purpose and proper use of biological safety cabinets.

Approximately 15 minutes.
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Online Training

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

Online Training

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

Target Audience: Anyone working on projects involving human-derived material

Research Office: Biosafety

This online training, provided by the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office, is intended for all individuals assigned to projects involving the use of human-derived materials (e.g. established and primary cells, blood, plasma, serum, tissues).  It is required both at the time of initial work assignment and at least every 12 months thereafter.
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Online Training

Shipping of Biohazardous Materials

Online Training

Shipping of Biohazardous Materials

Target Audience: UC researchers who plan to ship biohazard materials

Research Office: Biosafety

This online training provides information on the shipment of biohazard materials and helps the user identify if the materials within the package are regulated and what steps are required to comply. There are four training modules, each with a short quiz. Training certificates for this course are valid for 2 years.
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Online Training

Biosafety 101

Online Training

Biosafety 101

Target Audience: Any researcher

Research Office: Biosafety

This training provides an introduction to biological safety issues including definitions, risk assessment, principles, safe laboratory practices and disinfection methods.

Takes about one hour.
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Online Training

Lab Hazards Awareness Training

Online Training

Lab Hazards Awareness Training

Target Audience: Support personnel, students and new employees

Research Office: Biosafety

This interactive online training has been primarily designed to those not familiar with the possible hazards present on a research laboratory. It discusses the different type of hazards (e.g. biological, chemical, radiological) and indicates where to get more information and educational materials.
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Online Training

Conflicts of Interest in Research

Online Training

Conflicts of Interest in Research

Target Audience: All faculty and staff who conduct research at UC

Research Office: Office of Research Security and Ethics

Faculty and staff who participate in funded research at the University of Cincinnati must complete training on promoting objectivity in research. This training is required every four years, at a minimum, due to federal regulations governing conflicts of interest in research. The course for meeting this requirement is available in the UC online training application CPD (Continuous Professional Development). If you are a UC employee and have not completed the Conflict of Interest Training, you will not be able to complete your Outside Activity Report.
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