The 2026 Research Infrastructure Awards provide critical backing that empowers pioneering UMN research across cellular imaging, environmental fluid dynamics, advanced biofabrication, and climate-resilient agriculture. Photo credits: University of Minnesota Image Library, UMD Greenhouse, and stock.adobe.com (top left and bottom right).
The Research and Innovation Office has awarded funds for eight projects for its 2026 Research Infrastructure Investment Program. One-to-one matching funds provided by supporting units resulted in just over $2.88 million in total funds awarded. The awards will improve research infrastructure, facilities, and support services across the University.
2026 Research Infrastructure Investment Program funds will support the following projects:
- Stereotactic Neuronavigation to Advance Collaborative, Translational Veterinary Neurosurgical Techniques for Diagnostic
- Shared Large-Animal Neurophysiology Platform for BCI, Neuromodulation, and Precision Neurotherapeutics
- LHI Cytation 9 Multi-Modal Instrument
- Improving Research Access and Discharge Facilities on the Main Experimental Floor of St. Anthony Falls Laboratory
- Establishing a Pathology-Empowered Spatialomics Coordination Center
- HR 30 Discovery Hybrid Rheometer
- Upgrade to NRRI's Plant Growth Research Facilities to Expand Capability
- University Imaging Centers request for a Nikon Ji Spinning Disk Confocal with AI for High-Throughput Spatial Biology