Research
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February 6, 2024
OVPR relaunches hub for funding opportunities, honorifics
The Office of the Vice President for Research has relaunched a digital hub for researchers across U-M to easily identify and apply for internal funding opportunities to advance their work.
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February 1, 2024
U-M leads project to find eco-friendly control over ice and snow
Nontoxic materials could one day keep solar panels and airplane wings ice-free, or protect first responders from frostbite, thanks to a new project led by U-M researchers.
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January 29, 2024
More Americans support government assistance for elder care
A study by U-M researcher Sarah Patterson found that by 2022, more Americans felt government agencies should be providing help in caring for older adults.
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January 23, 2024
Bold Challenges launches 2024 research themes, events, funding support
The Bold Challenges Initiative has launched five new themes as part of its mission to support and catalyze research that tackles some of the world’s greatest threats.
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January 23, 2024
Five mid-career researchers receive Biosciences Initiative award
U-M’s Biosciences Initiative has selected five accomplished scientists as the 2024 recipients of the Mid-career Biosciences Faculty Achievement Recognition Award.
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January 22, 2024
State’s knowledge economy lagging, study shows
Twenty years after issuing their first report on the future of Michigan’s economy, researchers at U-M and Michigan Future Inc. say the state is headed down the wrong path.
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January 18, 2024
OVPR develops guidance in case of a government shutdown
In preparation for a potential government shutdown and to ensure continuity of operations, the Office of the Vice President for Research has developed guidance to support the U-M research community.
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January 11, 2024
Study shows EV cost-competitiveness varies by area
Is it actually cheaper to own an electric vehicle instead of a gas vehicle? It depends. U-M researchers say where you live matters.
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December 13, 2023
Study reveals dam removal’s effect on northern Michigan river
The U-M Biological Station collaborated with Bowling Green State University to monitor the aquatic ecology of the Maple River before, during and after removal of the Lake Kathleen Dam.
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December 11, 2023
Study examines switching from fluorescent lamps to LEDs
A U-M study that compared the costs of six lighting replacement options for linear recessed lighting systems found LED products were 18%-44% more efficient than T8 fluorescent lamps.
