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
Checking in with PHHP’s AI faculty
Since 2021, UF has hired more than 100 new faculty to increase education and research in AI. UF’s College of Public Health and Health Professions…

Caretia Washington selected as American Society…
She is one of only 12 new investigators nationwide to be selected.

Children poisoned by Fentanyl on the rise in the…
Dr. Linda Cottler and colleagues found incidents of children being poisoned by the synthetic opioid increased over an eight-year period.

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.