Welcome to the Office of the Associate Dean for Research
The Office of the Associate Dean for Research (ADR) provides support for the College of Engineering’s research enterprise, seeking to enhance the strength and vitality of engineering research. This is accomplished by identifying new research opportunities, encouraging research collaborations, and facilitating partnerships among faculty both within and outside of U-M as well as non-University individuals and organizations.
Meet the Associate Dean
Eric Michielssen, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research
Eric Michielssen is the Louise Ganiard Johnson Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science – Electrical and Computer Engineering Division.
Meet the Executive Director
Michael Drake
Executive Director of Research
Interim Executive Director of Advancement
Reach out to us
Colleen Root
Administrative Assistant to Eric Michielssen Associate Dean for Research
Phone: 734-647-7030
Notable Opportunities
Internal Funding
Early Career Opportunities and Events
Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Program – Due July 7 – Contact Beth Jakubowski at bethlj@umich.edu for assistance
Air Force 2024 Young Investigator Program – Due August 14
NASA Early Career in Earth Sciences (ROSES) – Due August 11
NSF Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE) Research Initiation (CRII) – Due September 19
NIH Research Training and Career Development – standard due dates
NIH Next Generation Researchers Initiative – standard due dates
Events
NSF TIPS Directorate Update Webinar May 31
NSF Virtual Grants Conference June 5-8
Be Prepared! Writing a Data Management or Data Sharing Plan Series June 14
Michigan I-Corps Sessions start July 21
NSF-funded Michigan I-Corps is a free professional development and entrepreneurship workshop that can help you explore the commercial viability of your idea or innovation. Expand your network outside of academia and learn the steps to convert your research into impact.
External Funding
NSF CiviL Infrastructure research for climate change Mitigation and Adaptation (CLIMA) – Proposals due May 31
DOE VTO EERE Program Wide Funding Opportunity – Clean & Equitable Energy – Concept Papers Due June 26 and Full Proposal Due August 11
NASA Early Stage Innovations – Proposals Due July 6
DARPA Defense Sciences Office Office-Wide BAA – rolling application submission through June 14 – see full announcement
NSF Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems (POSE) – Full Application due September 7
Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) for the Air Force, Army, and Navy – Full proposals due September 8
DOE FY 2023 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Open Call – Rolling deadline through September 30
Sloan Matter of Life Letters of Intent for multiple programs – Rolling deadlines