Research for a better future
Faculty members are tackling some of the world’s greatest health challenges, from infectious diseases to chronic conditions, such as diabetes, substance use and obesity.

No. 10 in NIH research funding among schools of public health at public universities
$48.5 million FY24 research awards
$10.3 million FY24 awards for projects using artificial intelligence
127 faculty serving as key personnel on research projects
PHHP Office of Research
Find out about resources in the college related to research support.

Training opportunities
The college is committed to providing a supportive training environment for doctoral students, postdoctoral associates/fellows and early-career scientists. We offer several doctoral programs, and house multiple training programs.

Latest Research news
Ava Moran selected for prestigious NIH-funded…
She will complete research training this summer at Vanderbilt University.

People who experience language problems after…
Compared to stroke survivors who do not have language problems, those with aphasia had 21% lower income and 7% lower wealth.

Psychology Today recognizes UF studies among top…
The magazine featured two studies from research teams led by Linda B. Cottler among the top articles on addiction research in 2024.

Get Involved
8 student benefits of a research-intensive university
Learn more about opportunities for undergraduate research
- Bachelor of Health Science Honors Program
- University Scholars Program
- Emerging Scholars Program
- Center for Undergraduate Research
Graduate student research
Graduate students have a world of opportunity for research at PHHP. For information on research opportunities in your discipline, please contact the departments or program directors.