Office of the Vice President for Research

  1. June 9, 2026

    OVPR awards faculty Collegiate Research Professorship

    Brady T. West, whose research explores the real-world complications that arise from collecting data via personal surveys, will receive the Collegiate Research Professorship.

  2. May 18, 2026

    Arts Initiative awards grants to six faculty-led projects

    The Arts Research: Incubation & Acceleration program has awarded grants to six projects ranging from a sculpture garden examining the history of rock music in Detroit to an effort making artistic performances more sustainable.

  3. May 11, 2026

    Bold Challenges Boost funding applications close soon

    The Bold Challenges’ Boost program has opened applications for the fall 2026 cycle. University of Michigan researchers are invited to apply by May 15.

  4. May 11, 2026

    U-M research spending drives $164 million economic impact across Michigan 

    U-M federal grants supported more than 16,000 jobs and generated nearly $396 million last year in research-related spending nationwide.

  5. April 22, 2026

    Four faculty members recognized with research awards

    The Office of the Vice President for Research will award four research faculty members from across U-M for their leadership and significant contributions.

  6. April 16, 2026

    Proposals sought for the ‘Artists in the Archives’ program

    A funding program designed to support faculty engaged in creative practice is open for submissions. Applications for the program are due April 27.

  7. April 16, 2026

    U-M launches Institute for Agentic Computing

    The University of Michigan is deepening its role with emerging “agentic AI” technology with the launch of the Institute for Agentic Computing.

  8. April 14, 2026

    OVPR recognizes 12 staff members with research awards

    The Office of the Vice President for Research will recognize 12 staff members from across the university for their significant contributions to the university’s research enterprise.

  9. April 6, 2026

    RAxMI to convene research administration community for learning, connection

    The research administration community will convene later this month for the RAxMI Research Administration Conference.

  10. March 19, 2026

    Grasso: U-M uniquely positioned to solve society’s issues

    President Domenico Grasso and three other university leaders visited Chicago earlier month to take part in wide-ranging discussions at an event organized by The Atlantic.