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RIO provides services and support to the University of Minnesota research community through our administrative units.
Research Impact
The University of Minnesota is a top public research institution conducting innovative and impactful research across a broad range of fields and disciplines. Our researchers improve our understanding of the world and help facilitate technologies and ideas that positively impact the prosperity, welfare, and security of our communities, state, nation, and beyond.
NIH Awards UMN $59.2 Million to Advance Health Research
Multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are supporting the UMN Clinical and Translational Science Institute's (CTSI) efforts to find better, faster ways to bring scientific advances to real-world use.
Niron's Clean Earth Magnet Tech Scales Up, Creates Jobs
UMN startup company Niron Magnetics makes environmentally friendly and sustainable rare earth-free permanent magnets for use in EVs, wind turbines, cellphones, and other high-performance electronics.
UMN's Research Enterprise
University of Minnesota researchers fueled another record-breaking year in annual research expenditures, according to fiscal 2023 data (the most recent available). FY23 totals were up 10% over the previous year—$1.35 billion systemwide and $1.32 billion for the Twin Cities campus, maintaining its rank of 12th among US public research universities.
Learn about the impact of UMN research and its role in advancing innovation and fostering economic development in the region. View research statistics.
RIO News & Announcements
UMN Celebrates Biomedical Research Awareness Day, Highlighting the Benefits of Animal Research
UMN marked Biomedical Research Awareness Day 2025 with events and education highlighting the ethical use of animals in research and their critical role in advancing medical progress.
Seeking Nominations for Research Technical Staff Award
The Research and Innovation Office is now accepting applications for its Social Justice Impact Grants. The grants are aimed at catalyzing rigorous, solution-oriented research on social justice topics. Applications are due to approvers March 3.
Supporting Our Research Community Amidst Changing Federal Actions
VPR Shashank Priya shares a message of appreciation and support for the UMN research community, describing how leadership is advocating for the University amid ongoing changes in the federal landscape.
Apply Starting April 7 - Innovation Impact Case Award
This award is open to all eligible UMN faculty and researchers. It recognizes research that has led to significant impact outside of academia and has made a meaningful difference in our communities.
UMN’s Research Ethics Week Tackles Artificial Intelligence Issues
UMN hosted its annual Research Ethics Week from March 3-7, with Research Ethics Day and a number of other sessions focusing on the ethical use of artificial intelligence in research. Experts from academia, industry, and government explored AI’s impact on research integrity, data privacy, bias, and equity, offering guidance on responsible AI use in scientific discovery and scholarship.
University Holds Inaugural National Security Research and Innovation Day
The event brought together more than 180 business and industry partners, national agency representatives, research laboratory leaders, and UMN researchers to explore the latest developments and learn about fundamental advancements taking place at the University.