RIO News & Announcements
The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) oversees the $1.3 billion annual research enterprise at the University of Minnesota, a top public research university. RIO works with a broad range of units and partners to advance the research mission and tracks key research metrics for the University.
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Recent 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.
Morris Model Wins Competition to Energize Rural Communities
The Morris Model, a partnership to support rural sustainability efforts in Morris, MN, was one of 33 winners in the 2nd phase of the Energizing Rural Communities Prize.
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).
Announcing the Spring 2025 Grant-in-Aid Competition
Applications will be accepted starting January 2 for the spring 2025 Grant-in-Aid of Research, Artistry, and Scholarship program, sponsored by the Research and Innovation Office.
Research Ethics Week 2025
Join your peers and colleagues across the University for Research Ethics Week, March 3 - 7, 2025, the annual week-long series of educational opportunities focused on research ethics.
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.