Research

  1. July 24, 2023

    College of Engineering receives $7.5M to advance nuclear energy

    The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $7.5 million to researchers at the College of Engineering in an effort to address various issues related to advancing the development of nuclear energy.

  2. July 19, 2023

    Report outlines direct economic impact of sponsored research

    The Institute for Research on Innovation and Science recently released a report that provides a geographic snapshot of the economic impact of U-M research spending.

  3. June 27, 2023

    NSF provides $18M to advance materials research at U-M

    More efficient computing and recyclable rigid plastics are two projects to be undertaken by a new materials research science and engineering center at U-M.

  4. June 26, 2023

    OVPR honors five research faculty members with awards, professorships

    The Office of the Vice President for Research will recognize five research faculty for their leadership and advancement of critical work.

  5. June 20, 2023

    Astrophysics, nuclear fusion centers receive $27M

    Two Centers of Excellence for studying basic science surrounding how hot plasmas behave, funded by the National Nuclear Security Administration, have been awarded to U-M researchers.

  6. June 15, 2023

    OVPR awards $500K to support arts, humanities research

    The Office of the Vice President for Research awarded more than $500,000 this month as part of its Research Catalyst and Innovation Block Grants Program to support arts and humanities projects at U-M.

  7. June 8, 2023

    Research at U-M shows promising treatment for tinnitus

    A recent study from researchers at U-M’s Kresge Hearing Research Institute suggests relief may be possible for those suffering from tinnitus.

  8. June 8, 2023

    Non-LSD hallucinogen use rising among young adults

    Young adults ages 19-30 nearly doubled their past-12-month use of non-LSD hallucinogens in the United States from 2018-21, according to a study by U-M and Columbia University.

  9. May 25, 2023

    $9.8M to boost connected vehicle research at U-M

    A new $9.8 million federal grant will assist efforts at U-M to deploy cellular vehicle-to-everything technology, allowing a new generation of cars to exchange safety-enhancing data with the world around them.

  10. May 24, 2023

    U-M launches institute to accelerate quantum research, education

    U-M will invest $55 million to launch a multidisciplinary Quantum Research Institute and recruit up to eight new faculty members with expertise in quantum.