Michigan Research News & Issues
With annual expenditures of $1.86 billion, research is central to the University of Michigan’s mission. Learn more about how U-M researchers address emerging challenges and opportunities in areas of broad potential impact.
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A monthly email produced that aims to increase awareness around important research and scholarship items that affect our community. Sent to all active investigators, including those engaged in human research, and research administrators across the three U-M campuses.
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Research Blueprint
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U-M Research at a Glance
In annual research expenditures
$2.04B
New inventions reported in FY24
615
Square feet of lab space for research and teaching
2.8M
FY24 Research Awards
2,727
Research under contract with federal agencies
$1B+
In internally sponsored research expenditures
$663M
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FY24 Research Annual Report
The University of Michigan reported a record $2.04 billion in research expenditures during fiscal year 2024, which led to critical advancements in diverse areas ranging from environmental sustainability in Lake Erie to the development of an open-source bionic leg and AI-assisted cell reprogramming.