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 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
    Elements of Informed Consent
    This course offers an overview of informed consent in human subject research. The course will examine IRBMED’s standard consent template and focus on how it reflects federal requirements.
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    Introduction to eResearch
    This course is intended for those unfamiliar with eResearch, the university’s electronic research administration site. This course will provide a basic knowledge of working in and using eResearch while examining the process for creating and submitting an initial project application.
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    Advanced Genomics and Bioinformatics Cores Holiday Open House
    Join us at our Holiday Open House event, where innovation meets expertise! This is an opportunity for researchers to explore our cutting-edge facilities and discover the exciting advancements in Single Cell, Spatial, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies.
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Featured Office of Research News All Research News Sahiti Marella in the lab
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    2024 Research Annual Report Released
    Medical School releases 2024 Research Annual Report
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    Cassie Wong Appointed Senior Director for Research in the Medical School Office of Research
    Cassie Wong named the Senior Director for Research in the Medical School Office of Research, effective December 1, 2024.
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    Office of Research
    Request for Applications for Assistant Dean for Clinical Research
    The Medical School Office of Research is seeking applications for a faculty leader to serve as an Assistant Dean for Clinical Research.
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