Little Rock, AR, April 2026 – The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) announced the induction of six new members into the ARA Academy through the ARA Fellows and ARA Innovation Scholars programs, bringing total membership to thirty-seven and further strengthening the impact of industry-facing, job-creating research in areas driving the state’s economic growth. The ARA Academy … Continued
ARA Academy Inducts Three New ARA Innovation Scholars to Its Esteemed Membership The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) has added three new members to the ARA Academy, strengthening the state’s growing momentum as a center for world-class research and discovery. Inducted as ARA Innovation Scholars, the honorees were specifically recruited to the state by their host … Continued
What if AI-powered robots could relieve workforce burdens on the nation’s fresh berry farmers? Can you imagine using sustainable packaging created from rice hulls, or enjoying a dramatic increase in battery life? How can medical implants see significant efficacy just by reducing biofilm formation? And what is biofilm formation anyway? Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) endeavors … Continued
Little Rock, AR 8/2025 – The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) announced today the addition of three new members to the organization’s Board of Trustees: Dr. Anthony Graham, Chancellor, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB); Phillip Poston, Chief Development Officer, Hytrol Conveyors; and Jamie Pafford-Gresham, President and CEO, Pafford Medical Services. “Building a more competitive … Continued
For the first time, AR-NETWORK leaders met to map out an implementation plan to move forward. In July, Arkansas Research Alliance announced the launch of AR-NETWORK (Arkansas Nexus for Excellence in Technology, Workforce, Outreach, and Research Knowledge), which was created by an $8 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). On August 19, leadership … Continued
$8M NSF Award is first of its kind for an Arkansas organization The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) announced today that it has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for $8 million to launch a new statewide, cross-sector program called AR-NETWORK. This program is designed to amplify Arkansas’ research capacity, accelerate commercialization, and expand … Continued
ARA Awards Impact Grants to Four New Research Projects to Push Industry Innovation in Arkansas The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) announced that four additional ARA Impact Grants have been awarded to important research projects conducted in Arkansas research facilities within the state. Earlier this year, ARA had awarded an organization record 25 grants totaling $1.86 … Continued
Arkansas Research Alliance Impact GrantS 3.0 Funding opportunity announcement REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) At the Request from Campuses, We Have Extended the Deadline to January 17 Overview The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) issues this request for proposals (RFP) for the ARA Impact Grant Program 3.0. This funding opportunity will award competitive grants up to $75,000 for … Continued
The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) announced Dr. Kyle Quinn as the recipient of the Lawrence E. Cornett PhD Award for Excellence in Biomedical Research. This annual accolade is bestowed upon individuals who have made, or are positioned to make, significant strides in amplifying the impact of biomedical research across Arkansas. “This year’s awardee sets a … Continued
