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Services & Expertise

OVPR provides services and support to the University of Minnesota research community through our administrative units.

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.

COVID-19 Innovations

The Technology Commercialization team is aiding the fight against COVID-19 by moving relevant innovations into the marketplace, connecting potential industry partners with researchers, and adopting licensing guidelines that aim to expedite solutions that address the pandemic.

COVID-19 Innovations

Social Justice Impact Grants

The Social Justice Impact Grants (SJIG) aim to catalyze rigorous, solution-oriented research on social justice topics, including criminal justice reform, housing segregation/gentrification, systemic racism, achievement gaps, health disparities, environmental justice, and related topics.

Learn more about these grants

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

$1.04B

in systemwide research expenditures

87

COVID-19 rapid response grants awarded

From Inquiry

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Global Nutrient Study Explores Ecosystem Change, Fuels Learning

October 27, 2020

by Kevin Coss

At 140 sites in 26 countries across the globe, Nutrient Network researchers are working to understand how human activities are changing grassland ecosystems.

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Research & Discovery

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Understanding Clinical Trials: COVID-19 & Hydroxychloroquine

October 28, 2020

by Contributing Writer

As researchers explore potential treatments for COVID-19, it's important for the public to understand the difference between clinical trials and clinical care.

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Vision & Impact

News & Announcements

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Three UMN Technologies Among TechConnect Innovation Awardees

Nov 11, 2020

Researchers from the UMN College of Science & Engineering were recently named recipients of the 2020 TechConnect Business Innovation Awards.

Social Justice Impact Grants Announced

Nov 2, 2020

The Office of the Vice President for Research has announced a new grant program aimed at catalyzing rigorous, solution-oriented research on social justice topics. Program funding is 3-6 awards per year with total budgets of $25,000 - $50,000 for a 12 month period.

DoD Awards $87.5M for BioMADE Manufacturing Innovation

Oct 20, 2020

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded $87.5M to establish the Bioindustrial Manufacturing And Design Ecosystem, or BioMADE, at the University of Minnesota.