Office of the Vice President for Research

  1. July 27, 2022

    Arthur Lupia to lead Bold Challenges initiative as executive director

    Political scientist Arthur Lupia will become executive director of Bold Challenges, leading collaborative research efforts across U-M to address societal challenges that intersect equity, health, infrastructure and sustainability.

  2. July 21, 2022

    William King to lead U-M’s animal care, compliance programs

    William W. King has been appointed associate vice president for research – animal care and use program. He will help lead efforts to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare in the conduct of research and instruction.

  3. June 15, 2022

    Data stewardship initiative supports research community

    The Office of the Vice President for Research is launching a Research Data Stewardship Initiative to ensure researchers across U-M are better positioned to equitably and securely share their research data.

  4. May 19, 2022

    Jacqueline Jeruss to lead OVPR research policy and compliance

    Jacqueline Jeruss has joined the Office of the Vice President for Research to lead universitywide efforts around research policy and compliance.

  5. May 4, 2022

    OVPR tool helps researchers compete for large grants

    Teams across U-M that are seeking large, external research grants now have access to a new digital tool that aims to increase their competitiveness for securing financial support.

  6. April 20, 2022

    Firearms now top cause of death among children, adolescents

    Firearms have surpassed motor vehicles as the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the United States, according to new federal data analyzed by U-M researchers.

  7. April 7, 2022

    Units partner to streamline, strengthen research safety processes

    U-M’s Environment, Health and Safety is partnering with the Research and Academic Safety Committee to develop and implement a new phase of its research safety initiative.

  8. April 7, 2022

    OVPR to award 10 staff members for research service, leadership

    The Office of the Vice President for Research greatly expanded its annual recognition awards this year and will honor 10 staff members for their expertise and support of research at U-M.

  9. March 16, 2022

    Trachette Jackson joins OVPR to lead DEI research efforts

    Trachette Jackson, University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor and professor of mathematics, will join the Office of the Vice President for Research to lead strategic research endeavors around diversity, equity and inclusion.

  10. March 14, 2022

    Accolades — March 2022

    Awards and honors for U-M faculty and staff.