Transforming Patient and Community Care
Where some see challenges, we see a tremendous opportunity to improve the health of people and those that care for them. The College of Nursing is a national leader in nursing research. We are the #17 nursing school in the United States for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding, and possess a total grant portfolio of $64 million. We are leaders in community and care-based research. Our faculty are training the next generation of nurse scientists to ensure equitable and quality care for all.
Our Strengths
Our researchers lead programs that impact many disciplines in health care:
- Chronic Illness Prevention, Self-Management & Behavioral Health
- Health Equity, Social Determinants & Community-Engaged Research
- Women’s, Maternal, and Reproductive Health
- Simulation in Nursing and Interprofessional Education
- Innovative & Equitable Models of Care Delivery
- Aging, Caregiving & Lifespan Health
Supporting Innovation
The College of Nursing is dedicated to providing faculty trainees and students with the resources and support to generate leading-edge health care research and discoveries.
- Our expert team partners with faculty to navigate and optimize the full lifecycle of extramural funding—from idea development to award management—to accelerate research success.
- Request EEJNRC research support services here.
- Access CON Research Community information here.
- Email ConResearchSupport@nurs.utah.edu with your questions or concerns.
Key Member of an Interdisciplinary Academic Health Sciences Center
University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is the only academic health sciences center in the state of Utah and the broader Mountain West. Six colleges and schools provide the majority of the state's health care professionals.
- Consistently ranked among the nations top in quality among academic health sciences centers
- Five hospitals and twelve community health care centers
- Highly-ranked research enterprise
- Exceptional faculty mentorship: VPCAT, KL12 programs
- Numerous research areas and initiatives reflecting the health system’s many strengths
