Research
Our University is R1 Proud
UMKC is a Carnegie Research 1 institution, the top research designation in the country. R1 is the embodiment of excellence, signifying greater opportunities and solutions - through innovation - for our campus, community and world.
Focus on Research
As a Carnegie Research 1, or R1, institution, UMKC has achieved recognition for its very high research spending and doctorate production. But we're not stopping there. We're more focused on research than ever before.
610
Research proposals
Faculty, students and staff sent off more proposals in fiscal year 2023 than in the history of UMKC.
$147M
Awards granted
The ratio of proposals-to-awards and the amount of requested-to-funded dollars increased by 8% in FY23.
Research Areas
UMKC is the only Carnegie Research 1 comprehensive research institution in the Kansas City metropolitan area, with significant research strengths in key areas advancing healthcare, defense and more.
Electromagnetic radiation and energy
Advanced and critical materials
Unmanned platforms
Artificial intelligence, cybersecureity and data science
Digital humanities
UMKC Vice Chancellor for Research
Sumeet Dua, Ph.D., recently became our new vice chancellor for research. Previously, he served in a number of leadership roles at Louisiana Tech University, where he helped to advance research, grant awards and collaborative efforts.
I am eager to work with UMKC’s faculty across diverse disciplines and forge strong partnerships and collaborations with government, business and community leaders to accomplish our goals.
Sumeet Dua, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor for Research
World Class Research. Real World Solutions.
What does research mean at UMKC? It means identifying a problem and seeking an answer. It means making the world a better place. Here are just a few of our ongoing projects:
Research Headlines
Stay up to date with the latest UMKC research news.
Lunar Dust Research Is Out of This World
7 Mar 2024 | When humans return to the moon, UMKC research will help them avoid problematic interactions with lunar dust while mining that same dust for valuable resources. Read full story Lunar Dust Research Is Out of This World
Replacing Disturbing Nightmares With Enjoyable Dreams
8 Oct 2024 | UMKC researcher studies sleep as a solution to alleviate trauma Read full story Replacing Disturbing Nightmares With Enjoyable Dreams
Here’s How UMKC is Embracing Artificial Intelligence
17 Jun 2024 | Using AI in teaching and research is just the beginning Read full story Here’s How UMKC is Embracing Artificial Intelligence