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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.

9th

among US public research institutions

$948M

in systemwide research expenditures

230

technology licenses executed

From Inquiry

Explore the impact of research on our world.

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Student-Driven Inquiry: New Lab Gives CBS Undergrads Room to Explore

September 23, 2019

by Kevin Coss

The Active Learning Lab provides a better-equipped space for students to define and pursue research questions with real-world relevance.

Categories:

Infrastructure & Capabilities

50 Years Later, Collaboration Continues to Guide Economic Policy

September 23, 2019

by Kevin Coss

The U’s Department of Economics and the Minneapolis Fed have worked together to protect the financial system and promote economic growth since the late 1960s.

Categories:

Research & Discovery

News & Announcements

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