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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
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Social Justice Impact Grants Address Community Issues Across the State

June 10, 2025

The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Social Justice Impact Grants. RIO will provide a total of $226,424 to fund projects that address social justice and community well-being across Minnesota.

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UMN Highlights Regional Research Priorities at Development Corporation of Austin Annual Meeting

June 3, 2025

University of Minnesota Vice President for Research and Innovation Shashank Priya joined regional leaders in Austin on May 13 to highlight UMN’s new research initiatives and statewide impact.

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Navigating Uncertainty: Research Leaders Update Board of Regents on Impact of Federal Funding Disruptions

May 13, 2025

University of Minnesota Vice President for Research and Innovation Shashank Priya and Director of the Office of Cost Analysis David Hagen presented an update to the University's Board of Regents on the impact of federal funding disruptions, including award terminations, on the University's research portfolio.

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Research Animal Resources Announces the 2025 Patrick J. Manning Award Winners

May 5, 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Tinklenberg, Dr. Fernanda Fumuso, and Chloe Strege, winners of this year's Patrick J. Manning Award, which goes to a University of Minnesota employee, postdoctoral associate, or graduate student who has shown special efforts on behalf of research animals.

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UMN Celebrates Biomedical Research Awareness Day, Highlighting the Benefits of Animal Research

April 18, 2025

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.

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Seeking Nominations for Research Technical Staff Award

April 16, 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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