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Research and Scholarship at the University of Michigan A Report to the Regents

Research and Scholarship at the University of Michigan A Report to the Regents. Stephen R. Forrest Vice President for Research February 17, 2006. Office of the Vice President for Research Mission. To anticipate new research trends and support interdisciplinary opportunities.

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Research and Scholarship at the University of Michigan A Report to the Regents

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  1. Research and Scholarshipat the University of MichiganA Report to the Regents Stephen R. ForrestVice President for ResearchFebruary 17, 2006

  2. Office of the Vice President for ResearchMission • To anticipate new research trends and support interdisciplinary opportunities. • To engage the diverse communities in the university research enterprise. • To expedite the diffusion of new knowledge into the classroom and the community. • To promote integrity in researchand ensure compliance with government regulations

  3. UM Total Research Expenditures (FY 1995-2005) $800M +2.9% $778M +3.4% $753M $545M $409M

  4. Federal 73.5% $571,508,335 UM Funds 14.1% $109,405,940 Industry 4.5% $34,702,641 Other Funding State/Local Foundations Sources Governments 2.6% 3.7% 1.6% $19,902,948 $30,405,495 $12,136,369 UM Research Expenditures, by SponsorFY2005: $778,061,728

  5. UM Research Expenditures, by UnitFY2005: $778,061,728

  6. Research and Scholarship • Our most important products are scholarship, ideas, and people Michigan solar car: winner in 4 of last 8 biannual competitions 2000+ Undergraduates and 12000+ Graduate Students Involved in Research

  7. Research Excellence:Succeeding on the international scale

  8. Anticipating Opportunities • The best research ideas come from the “ground up” • OVPR can catalyze ideas: making the whole greater than the sum of its parts • OVPR can supply necessary “connective tissue” between disparate efforts Nanotechnology & Nanoscience

  9. New OVPR Initiative Energy Science,Technology & Impacts

  10. Industry Research & Technology Transfer:Why we do it • Diffuse knowledge to the public • Prove concepts in the “real world” • Encourage partnerships & student learning opportunities • Create jobs in a changing economy • Generate research funds • Generate licensing income

  11. 2000 2004 Startups 4th (8) 4th (13) Licenses 10th (51) 8th (73) Annual Lic. Rev. 10th ($4M) 8th ($12M) Industry Research & Tech Transfer Metrics Technology transfer rankings: Industry research funding (2005): 8th ($35M) But UM is 96th as % of total funding UM tracks progress against all leading universities based on Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) data

  12. Industry Research & Partnerships: the largest opportunity for continued growth • UM tech. transfer income in Top 10 …But it isn’t just about licensing revenue, it’s about relationships • Challenges exist to improving our engagement with industry • Culture - No deep tradition of tech transfer at UM • Location - Lack of robust technical & funding infrastructure • Knowledge – Limited understanding of how to engage with industry These “barriers” can be reduced or eliminated…

  13. UM Strategy • Leverage research between industry and government • We can expect to grow to 10% industry funding • Largest impact is the government mandate to work with private sector to obtain funding • Support initiatives with potential for industry collaboration (e.g. energy science and technology) • Cultivate relationships with outside groups (e.g. Ann Arbor SPARK, Core Technology Alliance) • Encourage spin out companies based on UM research • We are big enough to initiate and sustain growth in the region • Educate faculty in industry collaboration • Promote industry research and tech transfer for career growth

  14. OVPR Vision • The world of research is highly competitive • The competition is not just local, it is global in scope • OVPR works to anticipate, and meet, future opportunities and challenges

  15. OVPR Vision • The world of research is highly competitive • The competition is not just local, it is global in scope • OVPR works to anticipate, and meet, future opportunities and challenges Riding the wave… 2005 OVPR Report - 14 2005 OVPR Report - 15

  16. OVPR Vision • The world of research is highly competitive • The competition is not just local, it is global in scope • OVPR works to anticipate, and meet, future opportunities and challenges Riding the wave… ….or being crushed by it. The choice is clear! 2005 OVPR Report - 14 2005 OVPR Report - 16

  17. Thank you! Stephen R. Forrest Vice President for Research February 17, 2006 2005 OVPR Report - 15

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