RESEARCH AT MICHIGAN
Widely regarded as one of the world’s leading research universities, the University of Michigan fosters collaboration among faculty, staff, students and external partners so that, together, they can utilize their collective experience and expertise to positively impact society. With annual research volume that exceeds $2.04 billion, research, scholarship and creative practice are central to the University of Michigan’s mission and permeate across disciplines.
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) aims to catalyze, support and safeguard U-M research and scholarship activity.
Office of the Vice President for Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research works with internal and external partners to catalyze, support and safeguard research and scholarship across U-M.
School and College Research Hubs
U-M is home to 19 schools and colleges, along with a top-ranked medical center and campuses in Dearborn and Flint, where faculty, staff and students lead important research and scholarship activity.
Council of Interdisciplinary Research Centers & Institutes
The hallmark of the University of Michigan’s research enterprise is excellence across disciplines, coupled with a strong culture of collaboration and innovation. The Office of the Vice President for Research works closely with research centers and institutes from across U-M to spark new discoveries, generate new knowledge and create positive change in communities worldwide. The list below reflects centers and institutes that primarily support interdisciplinary research activities across two or more units, receive resources from two or more units, and manage research activities at scale.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Office of the Vice President for Research is committed to pursuing deliberate efforts to ensure that U-M is a place where differences are welcomed, different perspectives are respectfully heard and where every individual feels a sense of belonging and inclusion.
Research Recognition Awards
The university has developed a series of awards to recognize members of its research community whose work helps advance knowledge, solve challenging problems, create new products and enhance quality of life.