NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Find out what our students, faculty, staff, and alumni are doing to make a positive difference on our campus, in our community and state, and around the world.
UA Researchers Develop More Effective Model for Wildfire Evacuation
In a study funded by the National Science Foundation, UA researchers created a new model to help communities develop more effective wildfire evacuation plans.

UA to Collaborate with Air Force Research Lab on New Satellite Propellant
In a recently awarded project, the Alabama Materials Institute will aid the Air Force Research Laboratory in developing technology related to a new satellite propellant.

NextGen In A Box Makes Water Modeling More Accessible
NextGen In A Box is a transformative open source solution now available through the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology, headquartered at UA.

Igniting Innovation: 5 Inventions that Started at UA
UA again ranked among the nation’s top universities for patents granted in 2024, according to the National Academy of Inventors. To celebrate, we took a moment to applaud UA innovation.



Internal Funding
ORED offers a variety of internal funding programs for UA faculty researchers. Whether you’re exploring new ideas, expanding your work, or preparing for external grant applications, our programs provide the resources you need to advance your research and make an impact.
Research institutes & centers
The University of Alabama is leveraging its strengths to address some of the most pressing challenges facing society and improve quality of life for those in Alabama, the southeast and around the globe.
