Promoting a research enterprise that prioritizes equity, diversity, and inclusivity is crucial for fostering exceptional, groundbreaking, and influential scholarly outcomes. As part of DEI 2.0, we are proactively identifying, advocating for, and investing in faculty-driven exploration in areas of scientific discovery that impact DEI and address significant societal challenges. Specifically, we administered the OVPR Anti-Racism Grants program. We also integrated DEI principles more actively into our Research Catalyst and Innovation (RCI) theme areas with impressive first-year results, as shown below. Our RCI and Bold Challenges programs implemented revised DEI requirements, including asking applicants to provide details on how their proposed research project/program contributes to U-M’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. This is also now a final project reporting requirement.
Advancing Research Equity, DEI Scholarship, and Inclusive Innovation
