Research and Creativity

Research and Creativity Support Programs

Supporting our Academic Researchers

Supporting our Academic Researchers (SOAR) is a program that encourages faculty research through faculty mentoring, support for applying for large grant opportunities, cohorted networks of interdisciplinary faculty and pre-submission proposal review.

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University Writing and Reading Board

Using assessment and best practices, the University Writing and Reading Board (UWRB) promotes writing and reading across the curriculum at UMKC.

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Faculty Writing Initiative

Meet regularly with other faculty members during the semester to work on writing projects.

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Research Scholarship and Creative Works

UMKC boasts many resources to foster faculty research scholarship and creative works.

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Kansas City Regional Professional Development Center at UMKC Receives $29M Contract

Funds support redesign and development of new academic assessment resources

UMKC Awarded Nearly $2 Million to Study Neuroprotection in Stroke

The grant funds research that could help develop better treatment for stroke recovery

UMKC Hosts KC Early Talent Summit with Area Employers

Nearly 200 people attended the summit to collaborate and learn about hiring the next generation of professionals

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