Office of Research
We Focus On You, So You Can Focus On Great Science

The Office of Research at the University of Michigan Medical School is constantly striving to enhance the research enterprise, including maintaining an investigator-focused infrastructure, facilitating and diversifying investigators' avenues for funding, and streamlining research processes.

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Updates Related to Federal Orders, Memos, and Agency Guidance

Research is a focus of one of the Michigan Medicine working groups interpreting changes generated by federal funding and regulatory agencies as a result of executive orders and other actions. The Medical School Office of Research is maintaining a SharePoint page (login required) as a repository of communications and documents related to the output of that working group.

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How We Serve You More About Us
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Research Project Route Map

Whether you've got a question about the next "station" or have hit a break in the tracks, the Medical School Office of Research is committed to providing personal service that helps you navigate your own project route on a path to successful research.

Navigate Your Path to Success
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Research Scouts Funding

What are bold ideas? From diverse disciplines across the Medical School, Research Scouts were given $150,000 and empowered and motivated to support their fellow researchers’ bold ideas.

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Great Minds, Greater Discoveries

The University of Michigan Medical School’s strategic research plan, “Great Minds, Greater Discoveries,” is focused largely on our people, who remain our greatest resource.

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Competition Space

Find funding opportunities on Competition Space, an innovative online platform that streamlines the process of finding, and applying for, funding opportunities through the U-M Medical School.

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About Us & Our Units
Funding & Proposal Development
Regulatory Review & Compliance
Research Project Management
Cores & Resources
Education & Training
Frequently Used Links

Below are a list of quick links to our most-visited services. We look forward to working with you!
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  • eResearch
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    Research Annual Report 2024 View the Full Report
    $838.7M
    Total Awards
    1,885
    Active Clinical Trials
    11,706
    Publications (CY 2023)
    Contact Us
    Office of Research
    University of Michigan Medical School
    Phone: 734-615-1332
    7313 Medical Science I Building
    1301 Catherine Street
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5624

    North Campus Research Complex (NCRC)
    2800 Plymouth Road Building 520, 3rd Floor
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2800
    Upcoming Office of Research Events All Office of Research Events
    Data and Safety Monitoring Boards and Data Safety Monitoring Plans
    This course will review when studies are required to have a DSMP or DSMB and how to develop an appropriate DSMP. A DSMB is an independent group that advises the study team regarding subject safety, study conduct, and efficacy. The DSMB will also make recommendations concerning the continuation, modification, or termination of the trial. A DSMP outlines how subject safety and data integrity will be maintained to ensure the validity of collected data.
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    Research Foundations for Investigators: Designing Strong Pilot & Feasibility Studies
    Presented by the Clinical Trials Support Office, a unit of the Medical School Office of Research, the Research Foundations for Investigators series is for early-career investigators and their teams that are looking to develop their skills and grow their research portfolio. Session 1 focuses on the basics of designing strong pilot and feasibility studies.
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    Oops! I did it again...or did I? How CAPA Can Turn Mistakes into Quality Improvements
    Join the Central Biorepository (CBR) for an upcoming webinar covering Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes in research and regulated laboratory settings.
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    Scale Biosciences Lunch & Learn
    Join Scale Biosciences and the BRCF Advanced Genomics Core for a free lunch and learn about Sequencing the Needles in the Haystack: Flow-Assisted Nuclear Sorting to Enrich for Non-Neuronal Brain Cell Types.
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    Storage and Retention of Data
    This course will review the fundamentals of maintaining confidentiality of subject data, including data encryption and protection, using secure environments and external websites, and distinguishing among anonymized, coded, and de- identified datasets.
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    Introduction to sIRBs
    This course will identify the Single IRB model for Multi-Site research, show the regulatory requirements of sIRB review and the exceptions to sIRB requirements, and explain sIRB requests of IRBMED as sIRB (accepting oversight), External IRB as sIRB (ceding oversight), and UofM as the Coordinating Center.
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    FDA Research Involving Drugs and Devices
    This course will review what research is subject to FDA oversight, highlight the differences between OHRP and FDA regulations, learn the responsibilities of sponsors, investigators, and the IRB when conducting and reviewing research involving drugs and devices, and examine the requirements for conducting research with a drug or biologic/medical device.
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    Not Regulated, Secondary Use, and Umbrella Applications
    This course will review the Not Regulated, Secondary Use, and Umbrella application types in eResearch and when these application types are applicable.
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    Making the Most of Your Metabolomics Data
    Learn how to use software and strategies to mine and interpret your metabolomics data, and how the BRCF Metabolomics Core can support your research.
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    Featured Office of Research News All Research News Photo of a woman standing in front of a long term storage freezer pulling out a rack of biospecimen
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    UMMS Central Biorepository Awarded Continued Accreditation From the College of American Pathologists (CAP)
    The UMMS Central Biorepository (CBR) has been awarded continued accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) following a recent on-site inspection.
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    Upholding Expectations for Research Ethics & Compliance
    The University of Michigan has myriad safeguards in place to ensure that all research conducted under university auspices is done so ethically and in accordance with all applicable policies, rules, and regulations.
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    Olivia Koues Named BRCF Director
    Olivia Koues, Ph.D., has been named the Director of the Biomedical Research Core Facilities (BRCF). Her appointment began on Monday, June 9, 2025.