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!
  • Animal Care & Use Policies
  • IRBMED Policies
  • 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
    Advanced Genomics Core: What You're Missing Matters (WYMM) Tour with Oxford Nanopore
    Hear from local experts who are breaking new ground in human genomics, using nanopore technology.​​​
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    Research Foundations for Investigators: The What, Why, and How of Protocol Documents
    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 2 focuses on writing protocol documents.
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    Waivers, Alterations, and Alternative Forms of Informed Consent
    This course offers an overview of some special situations relating to informed consent. Specifically, waivers and alterations of informed consent, waivers of documentation of informed consent, and obtaining consent from non-English speakers.
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    Thomas Saunders to Present at NIH Workshop
    The NIH Office of Research Infrastructure Programs invites you to an upcoming virtual, free workshop on “Cryopreservation and Other Preservation Approaches for Animal Models.” Thomas Saunders, Ph.D., former director of the Transgenic Animal Model Core, will present at Session IV, from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, on Wednesday, October 16.
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    Reporting AEs, ORIOs, and Unanticipated Problems
    This course will identify what constitutes an Adverse Event, ORIO, and Unanticipated Problem and how such events impact risk to subjects. Additionally, the course will review the requirements of reporting such events to the IRB and other entities.
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    Amendments and Continuing Reviews
    This course is a follow-up to Initial Project Applications and will examine the process for submitting amendments and scheduled continuing reviews to IRBMED using eResearch once a project’s initial application has been approved.
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    Write Winning NIH R01 Grant Proposals
    Take a deep dive into the practical and conceptual aspects of writing competitive grant proposals.
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    Flow Cytometry Core Lunch and Learn - Oct. 21
    Get started or gain a fresh perspective with nationally-known Flow Cytometry Core Director Dave Adams.
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    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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    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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    Many Voices, Our Michigan

    At Michigan Medicine, we unequivocally recognize racism as a public health issue and we stand together against bias and inequality.

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