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.

Research Faculty Awards

The U-M Office of the Vice President for Research has established three awards to recognize excellence among research faculty: the Collegiate Research Professorship Award, the Research Faculty Achievement Award and the Research Faculty Recognition Award.

Research Staff Awards

The U-M Office of the Vice President for Research has established eleven awards to recognize excellence among research staff. Review the full list of awards and submit nominations online.

Celebrate Research

The U-M Office of the Vice President for Research hosts an annual Celebrate Research recognition event each spring. This event honors all first-time U-M sponsored research award recipients, their department chairs and deans.

Distinguished University Innovator Award

The Distinguished University Innovator Award honors faculty who have made important and lasting contributions to society by developing novel ideas and insights through their research, and then translating them to practice.