Research Operations News

Executive Orders have been issued that represent a shift in federal priorities. New guidance from the Trump Administration regarding federally funded projects is now available.

With the federal government shutdown over, there may be delays in communication and information. Research, Innovation and Economic Development provides the guidance to support UB’s research community as agencies reopen.

Congratulations to UB’s outstanding faculty across all disciplines for driving positive change through groundbreaking research and teamwork. Here is where we celebrate the collective achievements and prestigious awards earned by our researchers in health, medicine, education, humanities, arts and sciences, sustainability and technology—strengthening the university’s legacy of excellence and innovation.

The University at Buffalo’s latest Research and Innovation Report highlights a year of transformative achievements that are driving economic growth, scientific discovery, and real-world impact. The report showcases UB’s leadership in advancing deep-tech commercialization, supporting startups, and fostering industry collaborations through its Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships (BEP), which has guided more than 400 ventures and created over 400 jobs since 2006, while generating an annual economic impact of $200 million. These accomplishments underscore UB’s pivotal role in translating research into solutions that benefit society, strengthen regional and state economies, and address global challenges.

Empire AI, the $500 million statewide consortium, which Gov. Kathy Hochul announced in 2024, including its supercomputing center located at UB, aims to aims to harness AI for the betterment of society and drive innovation in New York State. With the initial phases of Empire AI up and running, UB researchers are employing the power of Empire AI for public good. 

NSPM-33 mandates research institutions receiving more than $50 million per year in federal funds establish research security training programs to protect against foreign government interference.

Research Matters is published monthly by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research, Innovation and Economic Development (VPRED) for UB faculty and researchers.

Whether you're searching for funding opportunities, key deadlines, developing competitive grant proposals, managing your awarded funds or staying informed about the ongoing federal landscape, our office is here to help. Connecting you to our services means you can focus on the research, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and making global impacts.

We tell your stories of amazing discoveries and exciting innovation. The events are those created with you in mind. The announcements focus on deadlines, grants information and policy updates to help you with your research career.