The R1 and R2 universities in Michigan spent $3.25B on research and development in fiscal year 2023. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor leads with $1.93B.
| US rank | University | State | Tier | R&D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Med | MI | R1 | $1.93B | |
| 38 | Michigan State University Med | MI | R1 | $844M | |
| 115 | Wayne State University Med | MI | R1 | $251M | |
| 171 | Michigan Technological University | MI | R1 | $104M | |
| 231 | Western Michigan University | MI | R2 | $40M | |
| 234 | Oakland University Med | MI | R2 | $37M | |
| 260 | Central Michigan University Med | MI | R2 | $25M | |
| 295 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | MI | R2 | $11M | |
| 311 | Eastern Michigan University | MI | R2 | $8M |