Office of the Vice President for Research

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. March 14, 2022

    Accolades — March 2022

    Awards and honors for U-M faculty and staff.

  7. February 23, 2022

    U-M research contributed nearly $100M to state’s economy in ’21

    The U-M research enterprise contributed $97 million to Michigan’s economy over the past fiscal year, supporting employment across large and small businesses statewide.

  8. February 16, 2022

    New pandemic relief programs offer funding to support faculty

    The Provost’s Office and the Office of the Vice President for Research have each launched programs to financially support faculty whose research and scholarship were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  9. February 9, 2022

    MIDAS Challenge Grant funds study of single cells

    Research led by a team of scientists from across U-M makes the analysis of individual cells possible, unlocking potential advancements in biology research and a variety of other disciplines.

  10. January 17, 2022

    Campus briefs

    Short news items from around the University of Michigan.