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Research Initiatives

The University of Minnesota is a top-10 public research institution conducting breakthrough research across a broad range of fields and disciplines. Our researchers improve our understanding of the world, and they help facilitate technologies and ideas that improve our quality of life. OVPR supports several research initiatives and promotes the University's research mission.

blue and yellow graphic with an outline of the state of Minnesota: MnDRIVE; Minnesota’s Discovery, Research and InnoVation Economy

MnDRIVE at 5

MnDRIVE is a landmark partnership between the University and the state of Minnesota. After five years, MnDRIVE research initiatives are showing tangible results, elevating the University's research profile in key areas and connecting with Minnesota's communities and its economy.

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Driven to Discover

You know the University of Minnesota is the state's major research university, but do you really know what the U of M does for you? Join us on a journey across our great state, as we share the stories that bring the drive to discover home to Minnesota's doorstep.

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Learn more about the impact of University of Minnesota research and its role in advancing innovation and fostering economic development in the region. View research statistics.

9th

among US public research institutions

$948M

in systemwide research expenditures

230

technology licenses executed

From Inquiry

Explore the impact of research on our world.

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Psychology of Fear: How Anxiety Turns the Everyday into a Threat

October 29, 2019

by Kevin Coss

Anxiety disorders can make the cues that trigger fear overly broad, causing people to change their day-to-day behavior even when there's no imminent threat.

Categories:

Research & Discovery

MnDRIVE at 5: Celebrating a Unique Research Collaboration to Support Minnesota

October 30, 2019

by Kevin Coss

For over five years, MnDRIVE has aligned U research strengths with vital and emerging state industries to help foster a more prosperous and equitable future.

Categories:

Vision & Impact

News & Announcements

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