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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.

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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.

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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.

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UMN's Research Enterprise

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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

12th
among US public research institutions
$1.35B
in systemwide research expenditures
260+
startup companies since 2006
Social Justice Impact Grants, Research and Innovation Office

Apply Now! Social Justice Impact Grants

February 10, 2025

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.

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2025 Research Infrastructure Investment Program

February 3, 2025

Letters of intent are now being accepted for the spring cycle of the 2025 Research Infrastructure Investment Program. LOI due February 24; full proposal due March 24.

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U's Consortium on Law and Values Among Experts to Publish New Guidance for Using Portable MRI Technologies in Brain Research

February 3, 2025

The Consortium  and its partners have completed work on two groundbreaking symposia that offer new guidance on important ethical, legal and societal implications (ELSI) related to emerging biopreservation technology and a collection of peer-reviewed publications related to portable MRI. The work is the culmination of years of research and significant grant funding.

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NRRI Awarded $1.3 Million Toward Pursuit of Green Iron Plant

January 30, 2025

UMN’s NRRI received $1.3 million from the Department of Energy’s Office of Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization, showing promising strides toward a sustainable industrial future.

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Four Projects Funded to Support New Sustainable GeoCommunities Initiative

January 28, 2025

The Research and Innovation Office has awarded four new seed grants to support collaborative projects designed to help local communities around the world grow and thrive.

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Schmidt Science Fellows Information Seminar: February 7

January 27, 2025

Join us for a unique opportunity to meet Dr. David McAllister, director of selection and outreach for the Schmidt Science Fellows program, to learn more about this prestigious fellowship for doctoral students in STEM fields.

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