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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Medical School Office of Research
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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  • Michigan Experts
  • eResearch
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    Research Annual Report 2023 View the Full Report
    $777.3M
    Total Awards
    1,883
    Active Clinical Trials
    11,706
    Publications
    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
    Orientation for Clinical Investigators: PI Role and Responsibilities
    Presented by the Clinical Trials Support Office, Orientation for Clinical Investigators provides faculty with an overview of information, resources, and tools necessary to comply with regulations related to clinical research, and will help efficiently navigate the University’s research enterprise.
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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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    Ask the Expert – IRBMED, ORCR, Protocol Documents, MICHR, and ClinicalTrials.gov
    Hosted by the Clinical Trials Support Office, "Ask the Expert" sessions are designed for faculty, study teams, and staff to meet statisticians and experts from the IRB, Office of Research Compliance & Review, MICHR’s IND and IDE team, Investigational Drug Service, and more.
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    Microscopy Core Lunch and Learn: Fluorescent Lifetime Imaging with Leica
    Have a complimentary lunch and explore a new dimension of functional microscopy with Fluorescent Lifetime Imaging (FLIM).
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    Ask the Expert – IND/IDE, MIAP, & Research Pharmacy
    Hosted by the Clinical Trials Support Office, "Ask the Expert" sessions are designed for faculty, study teams, and staff to meet statisticians and experts from the IRB, Office of Research Compliance & Review, MICHR’s IND and IDE team, Investigational Drug Service, and more.
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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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    Research Operations, Management & Strategy (ROMS) Fellowship Information Session
    The Research Operations, Management & Strategy (ROMS) Fellowship sponsored by the UMMS Office of Research is now recruiting for the 2025-2027 cohort and is hosting an upcoming information session about the program.
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    OHRP’s Subparts B, C, and D - Special Populations
    This course will examine the additional regulatory requirements for conducting research involving pregnant women, fetuses, neonates, children, and prisoners, including the requirements for these populations in a research project and obtaining informed consent.
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    Ask the Expert – Statistical Support
    Hosted by the Clinical Trials Support Office, "Ask the Expert" sessions are designed for faculty, study teams, and staff to meet statisticians and experts from the IRB, Office of Research Compliance & Review, MICHR’s IND and IDE team, Investigational Drug Service, and more.
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    Featured Office of Research News All Research News Photo of Kindra Cooper, J.D.
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    New Director Named for IRBMED
    The Medical School Institutional Review Board (IRBMED) is pleased to announce that Kindra Cooper, J.D., has been appointed as the new director.
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    Office of Research
    Waljee Appointed Assistant Dean for Global Health Research
    Fostering collaborations and partnerships at the international level
         FFMI fastPACE spring 2024
    Office of Research
    Register Today! FFMI fastPACE Fall Cohort Begins Friday, October 11
    Don't miss your chance to participate in this project-based, experiential course designed to help academics launch new innovations, including medical devices/diagnostics, digital solutions, drugs, educational/training interventions, research tools, and many others.
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