The University of Louisville's researchers focus on translational research, new knowledge and discoveries that can improve people's lives now. The Nucleus facility downtown was developed with innovative tax-increment financing to incubate and accelerate business entities that provide the bridges from the academy into the larger world. The FirstBuild micro-factory on the Belknap campus designs and builds the next generation of home appliances in collaboration with GE Appliances and Local Motors. Medical research focuses on treatment of pediatric spinal cord injuries, biodefense and emerging infectious diseases, and cancer. The Shelby Campus houses the Delphi Center, home to the university's online and continuing education offices.

Policy

The fiscal year 2026 Postsecondary Education Performance Fund distribution in the amount of $21,522,000 is added to UofL's base General Fund appropriation in fiscal years 2027 and 2028.

Included in the base General Fund budget is $6,896,300 in each fiscal year for UofL's Mandated Programs, which include the following:

• $5,801,100 in each fiscal year to support the Commonwealth's Property and Casualty Insurance Fund premium, which represents a $974,500 increase in each fiscal year;
• $695,200 in each fiscal year for the Rural Health Education Program;
• $150,000 in each fiscal year for the Autism Training Center;
• $150,000 in each fiscal year for the Mid-South Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub (REACH) grant ; and
• $100,000 in each fiscal year for Drug Addiction Outreach by the Dental School.

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