FY20 Federal Agency Reports
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The federal government remains the largest sponsor of U-M research, and during FY20, agencies supported 54 percent of the university’s research volume. With $887 million in federally sponsored research over the last fiscal year, U-M researchers led projects that span Great Lakes sustainability and racial health disparities to the arts and humanities.
- In FY20, U-M research expenditures under contract with the Department of Defense totaled $77 million. DoD partners with researchers across U-M to provide branches of the military with the necessary resources to ensure they are well-equipped to address complex challenges and threats facing our nation. Learn more about the impact and importance of U-M research supported by DoD
- In FY20, U-M research expenditures under contract with the Department of Energy totaled $39 million. DoE partners with researchers across U-M to to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. Learn more about the impact and importance of U-M research supported by DoE
- In FY20, U-M research expenditures under contract with the Department of Transportation totaled $6 million. DoT partners with researchers across U-M to ensure a safe, efficient and modern transportation system, which improves quality of life and increases the productivity of workers and businesses. Learn more about the impact and importance of U-M research supported by DoT.
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
- In FY20, U-M research expenditures under contract with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration totaled $28 million. NASA partners with researchers across U-M to discover and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity, while supporting innovation and technology development to advance our space exploration capabilities. Learn more about the impact and importance of U-M research supported by NASA.
- In FY20, U-M research expenditures under contract with the National Institutes of Health totaled $576 million. NIH partners with researchers across U-M to advance knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems, and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life and reduce illness and disability. Learn more about the impact and importance of U-M research supported by NIH
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
- In FY20, U-M research expenditures under contract with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration totaled $11 million. NOAA partners with researchers across U-M to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans and coasts, while also working to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources. Learn more about the impact and importance of U-M research supported by NOAA.
- In FY20, U-M research expenditures under contract with the National Science Foundation totaled $91 million. NSF partners with researchers across U-M to strengthen the United States economy, while also enhancing the nation’s security and advancing knowledge to sustain global leadership. Learn more about the impact and importance of U-M research supported by NSF.
