Office of the Vice President for Research

  1. September 12, 2024

    OVPR offers ways to help researchers engage with public

    The Public Engagement and Research Impacts office has developed workshops and a community of practice designed to help U-M researchers translate their scholarship into meaningful public impact.

  2. September 4, 2024

    OVPR anti-racism grants awarded to eight research teams

    The Office of the Vice President for Research has awarded nearly $500,000 in grants across eight research teams collecting data and advancing knowledge in areas related to anti-racism.

  3. August 15, 2024

    OVPR to assist federal research security initiative

    The Office of the Vice President for Research will provide critical expertise as part of a new U.S. National Science Foundation initiative to support research security.

  4. July 17, 2024

    University launches initiative with minority-serving institutions

    U-M has launched a new program designed to establish equitable, sustainable and mutually beneficial research collaborations with minority-serving institutions.

  5. May 22, 2024

    OVPR, Arts Initiative award funding to seven teams

    The Arts Research: Incubation & Acceleration grant program has awarded its second round of funding to seven arts-based research projects, led by teams from across the Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses.

  6. May 15, 2024

    Six research faculty members recognized with OVPR awards

    The Office of the Vice President for Research will honor six research faculty members from across U-M with Research Faculty Recognition Awards or Research Faculty Achievement Awards.

  7. May 1, 2024

    Bold Challenges awards $700K for eight research teams

    Eight interdisciplinary teams from across U-M have received more than $700,000 from the Bold Challenges’ Accelerate Program to explore innovative research projects that address a wide range of societal challenges.

  8. April 26, 2024

    OVPR awards 15 staff members for research service, leadership

    The Office of the Vice President for Research will recognize 15 staff members from across U-M for their outstanding service and leadership in advancing research, scholarship and creative practice.

  9. March 29, 2024

    Arthur Lupia will serve as interim VP for research and innovation

    Arthur Lupia, a professor of political science and longtime leader in science-focused institutions, has been appointed U-M’s interim vice president for research and innovation, effective April 1.

  10. March 28, 2024

    Jason Owen-Smith named AVP to lead research intelligence strategy

    Jason Owen-Smith, a sociologist who launched a national university data consortium, has been named associate vice president for research – institutional capabilities and research intelligence.