Department of Defense
The Department of Defense 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.
$85 MILLION
Research Supported by DoD in FY24
430
Active Projects Supported by DoD
U-M study shows need for updated stormwater and flood design standards
Much of the nation’s stormwater infrastructure, designed decades to a century ago to prevent floods, can exacerbate flooding during the severe weather events that are increasing around the globe, new research led by the University of Michigan demonstrates.
UM-Dearborn team helping modernize DoD engineering ecosystem
The U.S. Department of Defense is in the midst of a big modernization push and is enlisting an interdisciplinary faculty team from UM-Dearborn to reimagine how it designs, tests and manufactures new systems.
Beating the freeze: Up to $11.5M for eco-friendly control over ice and snow
Taking a page from nature’s book could allow humans to mitigate subzero temperatures without harming the environment. New, nontoxic materials could one day keep solar panels and airplane wings ice-free, or protect first responders from frostbite and more, thanks to a new University of Michigan-led project funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
