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.

Strategic Funding Opportunities

Meet the Associate Dean

Portrait of Associate Dean for Research Eric Michielssen

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.

Reach out to us

Colleen Root

Administrative Assistant to Eric Michielssen Associate Dean for Research

Phone: 734-647-7030

Notable Opportunities

Internal Funding

Check out Research Commons

OVPR Research Catalyst Program

Bold Challenges launches 2024 program. Boost applications open February 20. Accelerate applications are on a rolling deadline.

Early Career Opportunities and Events

Events

NSF CAREER Series: COMING SOON

Hanover Online Workshop: Grants 101 – October 11 – Registration coming soon

External Funding