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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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
    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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    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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    Federal and Institutional Requirements for Human Subject Research
    This course will introduce the basics of conducting human subject research in compliance with federal regulations and institutional practices.
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    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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    Image Cytometry and You
    Core Director Dave Adams will present on best practices for decipheringimage cytometry data.
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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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    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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    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.