Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR)

Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) provides resources and services that enable & enhance clinical & translational research at U-M. MICHR does this by being a catalytic partner that educates, funds, connects & supports research teams at U-M and beyond.

Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP)

Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) handles the administrative tasks of a project before it is awarded, and typically our Taubman research administrator will liaise with them. The ORSP website provides a wide range of useful information and resources.

U-M Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR)

U-M Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is the main central office catalyzing, supporting, and safe-guarding research at the University. Among other administrative roles, probably the most relevant to you will be that OVPR offers internal grants and awards in various cycles.

U-M Library Research Development Support

In addition to many other resources, The U-M library research guides provide resources on finding funding and grants. https://guides.lib.umich.edu/researchfunding Here also is a good checklist for amplifying your research profile online: https://guides.lib.umich.edu/research-impact-challenge

Get It Going Microgrants

Sometimes just a little support can get projects going.  The “Get It Going” program is jointly funded by the Associate Deans of Research + Creative Practice and Academic Initiatives. It provides small, timely awards to faculty-led working groups to instigate, explore, and develop ideas and projects through meeting and workshop-style activities around research, creative practice,

Academic Human Resources Information for Faculty

Academic Human Resources (AHR) administers and provides consultation to schools and colleges related to programs, policies and procedures for Instructional and Primary faculty, as well as Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs), Graduate Student Staff Assistants (GSSAs) and Graduate Student Research Assistants (GSRAs). 

Sabbatical Leave Policy

You will be contacted by the Dean’s Office when you are eligible for a sabbatical. They will provide a timeline for completing the form and submitting an up-to-date CV. Sabbatical requests are reviewed and approved by the program chair, Executive Committee, and dean.

Promotion and Tenure

In addition to the information contained in the College Rules, the following resources related to promotion and tenure may be helpful: University Principles for Tenure Review University Promotion Guidelines (note that the guidelines are updated annually and small changes are made from year to year so you’ll want to revisit this document annually over the