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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.

MnDRIVE

We are discovering solutions to society's greatest challenges through multidisciplinary research collaborations and business partnerships throughout the state.

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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.

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.

8th

among US public research institutions

$940M

in research expenditures

130+

startup companies based on U of M research

From Inquiry

Explore the impact of research on our world.

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Meet Christopher J. Cramer, New Vice President for Research

November 13, 2018

by Kevin Coss

Cramer will oversee the University’s $940 million research enterprise, supporting faculty, staff, and student research across U campuses and facilities.

Categories:

Vision & Impact

15 Research Highlights from the Liberal Arts

November 27, 2018

by Kevin Coss

As the College of Liberal Arts celebrates 150 years, Inquiry highlights a small sample of the people, centers, and projects behind CLA research.

Categories:

Research & Discovery