#4 nationally · R1 · Michigan

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor research spending

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor spent $1.93B on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #4 among US R1 and R2 universities and #1 in Michigan.

$1.93Btotal R&D, FY2023
#4of 297 nationally
#1 of 9in Michigan (59% of the state's listed total)
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Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor run through its research office: https://orsp.umich.edu/

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Questions

How much does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor spend on research?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor reported $1.93B in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor rank nationally for research spending?
#4 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #1 of 9 in Michigan.
Is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor an R1 university?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.