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The Office of the Vice President for Research supports and guides University of Minnesota faculty in their research efforts. Our staff reviews applications for funding, manages grant awards, oversees regulations that govern research, and evaluates the commercial potential of discoveries. We also work to strengthen ties with business and industry partners.
From technology transfer to sponsored projects, our units handle the gamut of research processes, paperwork and activities for all five campuses.
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We sponsor a variety of U of M initiatives, with the goal of continually improving the system-wide research enterprise.
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The OVPR is also home to several centers, institutes and programs that focus on particular facets of the research process.
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As vice president for research, Brian Herman is responsible for maintaining a dynamic and competitive research environment at the U of M.
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The OVPR is located in Johnston Hall on the U of M East Bank, with units spread throughout the Twin Cities campus.
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