Office of Research

  1. April 8, 2016

    Four staff members to receive awards for outstanding research service

    The Office of Research will recognize four U-M staff members for outstanding research service as recipients of the Distinguished Research Administrator and Office of Research Exceptional Service awards.

  2. January 12, 2016

    James Sayer named director of Transportation Research Institute

    The Office of Research has announced that James R. Sayer has been appointed director of the U-M Transportation Research Institute.

  3. January 8, 2016

    U-M names director, deputy director of Mobility Transformation Center

    Huei Peng, professor of mechanical engineering, has been named director of U-M’s Mobility Transformation Center, and Carrie Morton has been appointed deputy director.

  4. December 17, 2015

    S. Jack Hu named vice president for research

    S. Jack Hu has been appointed vice president for research. His three-year appointment was approved Thursday by the Board of Regents.

  5. December 4, 2015

    University announces new policy for laboratory safety

    The university is taking the next step toward promoting a culture of safety in academic laboratories and research across campus by establishing a standardized policy for lab safety.

  6. October 19, 2015

    President initiates selection, appointment process for research VP

    President Mark Schlissel has initiated the selection and appointment process to fill the position of vice president for research.

  7. May 11, 2015

    New websites for Office of Research improve access to resources

    The Office of Research has completed a major overhaul of the university’s central suite of research websites, providing better access to information and resources.

  8. March 31, 2015

    New federal rules coming for research project funding

    U-M has begun to implement new federal regulations for the oversight of federally funded research projects.

  9. March 24, 2015

    Sivyer, Handyside to be honored for outstanding research service

    The Office of Research will recognize Cathy Handyside and Sharyn Sivyer with its annual awards for outstanding research service.

  10. March 19, 2015

    Annual research funding at U-M tops $1.3 billion for FY 2014

    The total volume of research at  U-M was $1.31 billion in the fiscal year that closed June 30, 2014, just less than the record high of $1.33 billion from the previous year.