Services & Expertise
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
NRRI and Minnesota Sea Grant Ink New Formal Relationship with UMN Research and Innovation Office
New ties will help advance research at NRRI and Minnesota Sea Grant.
U Earns Renewed Full Accreditation for Animal Research
The University of Minnesota has received a renewal of full accreditation from AAALAC International, recognizing high standards in animal care and use for research and teaching, supported by well-maintained facilities, skilled staff, and a strong commitment to ethical practices.
Two UMN Scientists Honored with National Medal of Science
Professors R. Lawrence Edwards and David Tilman received the nation’s highest scientific award at January 3 White House ceremony.
Collaboration with Medtronic to Tackle Difficult Healthcare Challenges
UMN and Medtronic have launched a new partnership to address complex healthcare challenges, leveraging their shared history of innovation to advance medtech solutions.
Regents Receive Report on Thriving University of Minnesota Research Enterprise
On December 12, 2024, Vice President for Research and Innovation Shashank Priya presented an annual report on the state of the University’s research enterprise to the Board of Regents, followed by an overview of promising directions for research growth that also have significant potential for economic and societal impact.
Nine Projects Funded in NC A&T UMN Research Partnerships Phase I Round
RIO has awarded $87,699 to nine projects as part of the NC A&T and UMN Research Partnership, a seed grant program aimed at developing a research partnership between the University of Minnesota and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, a leading research institution among America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).