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
External Funding
NSF Major Research Instrumentation Program January 19th
Early Career Research Program Department of Energy January 20th
NSF National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Institutes Prelim January 22nd
NSF Principles and Practice of Scalable Systems (PPoSS) January 24th
Science and Technology Centers: Integrative Partnerships (STC) February 1st
Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Core Programs See FOA for deadlines