Research Impact Assessment (Health Sciences)
The U-M Library developed a research guide that provides an overview of metrics, methods and tools commonly used in assessing scholarly impact in the health sciences.
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SciVal
A web-based analytics tool that helps faculty visualize research performance, benchmark relative to peers, develop strategic partnerships across U-M and beyond, identify and analyze emerging research trends, and create uniquely tailored reports.
The Institute for Research on Innovation and Science (IRIS)
Collects record-level administrative data from its member consortium of universities (including U-M) to produce a deidentified dataset for research and reporting that will improve our ability to understand, explain and improve the public value of research.
Altmetric
Altmetric is a web-based tool created that searches the Internet for mentions of research outputs, such as journal articles or book chapters, to show how readers are engaging with scholarly publications online.
The Conversation
A nonprofit, independent news organization dedicated to unlocking the knowledge of experts for the public good. The organization publishes trustworthy and informative articles written by academic experts (from U-M and beyond) for the general public and edited by its team of journalists.
Media Training
The Michigan News team provides media training to faculty and administrators, offering specific guidance on proven techniques to conduct a successful and effective interview.
Michigan Research
A monthly e-newsletter produced by the Office of the Vice President for Research that aims to increase awareness of the impact and importance of U-M research and scholarship.
The University Record
The University Record is the official source, in print and online, for faculty-staff news at U-M.
Michigan News
The University of Michigan News office, which is comprised of many former journalists, serves as the central media relations office at the University of Michigan that promotes research, major events, major announcements, faculty expertise, and programs to enhance the university’s reputation around the world.
Research Catalyst and Innovation Program (RCI)
Launched in Spring 2021, the Research Catalyst and Innovation (RCI) Program includes four new funding mechanisms totally more than $1.5 million in annual support, that aim to catalyze research and spur innovation across U-M.