NKU Office of Research, Grants & Contracts

03/03/2026

Join Kentucky Commercialization Ventures for their spring programming designed for university students and faculty!

From the IMPACT Competition offering up to $25,000 for innovative ideas, to the Goal Fund providing hands-on learning in commercialization, and the Innovation Fellowship supporting attendance at conferences or learning events.💡

Sign up here: kycommercializationventures.com

KY Innovation Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

02/17/2026

NKU Innovators — This Is Your Opportunity!

NKU students, faculty, and staff are invited to apply for the 2026 KCV IMPACT Competition. This funding opportunity is designed to support bold ideas that improve social, health, or economic outcomes in Kentucky.

If you have a project, idea or concept that could make a real difference, this competition can provide up to $25,000 to help move it forward.
Apply by March 27, 2026!

https://www.kycommercializationventures.com/impact-competition

02/16/2026

Check out some opportunities through KCV.

Join Kentucky Commercialization Ventures for their spring programming designed for university students and faculty!

From the IMPACT Competition offering up to $25,000 for innovative ideas, to the Goal Fund providing hands-on learning in commercialization, and the Innovation Fellowship supporting attendance at conferences or learning events.💡

Sign up here: kycommercializationventures.com

KY Innovation Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

02/13/2026

Help spread the word about the Celebration of Student Research and Creativity abstract portal being open. Submissions are due March 6.

Northern Kentucky University, a growing metropolitan university on a thriving suburban campus near Cincinnati.

01/26/2026

12/09/2025

Northern Kentucky University has been ranked 47th on Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2026 out of 250 universities and colleges...

11/25/2025

Great to see our Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research leading this conversation with local small business owners. Their insights into the evolving retail landscape highlight the value of connecting research, practice, and community impact.

Panelists will address trends and challenges shaping our local retail landscape.

11/25/2025

02/26/2025

02/03/2025

Did you know thunderstorms can produce bursts of mysterious X-rays? For decades, scientists were stumped by this puzzling phenomenon — until now.

NSF-supported researcher Victor Pasko and his team at Penn State have cracked the code on how X-rays are formed during lightning. Using advanced mathematical modeling, they uncovered a surprising chain reaction that occurs when electrons and photons interact, unleashing these high-energy bursts.

Why does this matter?

Understanding X-ray production isn't just about solving a long-standing physics mystery. It opens the door to breakthroughs in areas like pollution control, plasma-assisted combustion and even medical imaging. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42vk3gz

📸: Nikola Zivaljevic, M.D.