Research & Innovation
The Future of Health Care, Powered by Discovery

At $2.04 billion, the University of Michigan is the top public university in research spending in the U.S. We empower the world's brightest minds to make discoveries that advance world health.

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Make The Unknown Known

At $2.04 billion, the University of Michigan is the top public university in research spending in the United States. Our metrics show that over half a billion of that is awarded each year to the Medical School, supporting our many research strengths. Imagine what it would be like to conduct research at the laboratory bench, in the clinic, or with the community as part of our world-renowned Medical School, facilitated by the departments, centers, and institutes and our Office of Research. Students and trainees have the opportunity for mentorship from research faculty who are experts in their fields and can help you open doors to a lifetime of discovery.

Research & Innovation
Research Facilities

Our campus offers an abundance of facilities designed to support research and innovation. Our spaces are dedicated to academic excellence, biomedical research, and clinical healthcare. Collectively, our facilities exemplify Michigan Medicine's mission of advancing healthcare to serve Michigan and the world at large.

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North Campus Research Complex MICHIGAN MEDICINE'S RESEARCH BY THE NUMBERS
$2.04 b
U-M is the top public university in research spending in the United States
#11
Ranked medical school in NIH funding (federal fiscal year 2022)
1,885
Active clinical trials