Office of the Vice President for Research
Innovative work led by the University of Michigan addresses emerging challenges, spurs new technologies and drives the economy.
Mission
Catalyze, support and safeguard U-M research and scholarship
Vision
Research to serve the world
Values
Altruistic, Collaborative, Diverse, Equitable, Ethical, Inclusive, Innovative, Transparent
The Office of the Vice President for Research partners with units across all three campuses to catalyze, support and safeguard U-M research and scholarship.
Catalyze
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More About OVPR
Research Lifecycle
Increasing Faculty Competitiveness
We connect faculty to funding opportunities and sponsors
We provide grant writing and editing workshops
We develop resources, programs and tools to increase faculty competitiveness
Research and Sponsored Projects
8,010
Proposals reviewed and submitted
(FY24)
1,931
Awards processed
(FY24)
1,973
Unfunded agreements executed
(FY24)
External Partnerships
We provide resources, counsel and connections for faculty so they can facilitate partnerships with corporations and industry
We advocate and coordinate federal interactions for the research enterprise, keeping federal partners apprised of faculty achievements, needs and opportunities
Research Safeguards
We maintain the highest standards of animal welfare in the conduct of research, testing and teaching
We develop and establish policies and procedures to protect the health and safety of researchers and study participants
We create guidelines that strengthen research integrity and govern conflicts
Research Commercialization
We work with innovators to understand their research programs and to develop a commercialization strategy.
We protect these innovations through patenting and copyright.
We provide commercialization support and mentorship to walk innovators through every step of the process, including finding translational funding and attracting corporate research sponsors.
We negotiate win-win licensing agreements with existing companies and new startup companies. We rank #3 nationally for startup companies formed.
International Engagement
We develop and implement best practices for faculty so they can forge international research partnerships, all while complying with federal regulations and guidelines that govern research and scholarship
OVPR Focus Areas
Identify and develop tools and services for research data analysis and research data management
Align research strengths with challenges and priorities across government, industry and philanthropy
Expand research on racial inequalities in order to inform actions that achieve equity and justice
Bolster support of research cores to further support the needs of the research community
Generate knowledge and advance innovative solutions to reduce firearm injury
Committee Reports
