Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund
The Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund (MBVF) invests in biomedical startup companies with U-M licensed IP in the domain of therapeutics, devices, diagnostics, or health IT.
Michigan Drug Discovery
Supporting and facilitating drug discovery programs led by faculty at the University of Michigan.
Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research
The Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) is here to enable & enhance clinical & translational research at U-M. We do this by being a catalytic partner that educates, funds, connects & supports research teams here and beyond. Think of our helpful and knowledgeable staff and faculty as your extended research team.
Material Transfer Agreement – Incoming
Incoming Material Transfer Agreements (MTA) govern the transfer of material from outside entities to U-M.
If you are an outside entity interested in sending material to a researcher at U-M, please contact MichiganMTA@umich.edu and provide information about the materials and the recipient.
NIBR Global Scholars Program
NIBR Global Scholars Program is a highly competitive program that connects university faculty involved in drug discovery research and related technologies from the University of Michigan and other national and international academic institutions with the NIBR scientific sponsors to explore new and exciting research directions toward transformative medicines.
Regents Bylaw 3.10
Sec. 3.10 of the Bylaws of The Board of Regents: Ownership of Patents, Copyrights, Computer Software, and Other Property Rights.
Research Activity and Compliance
Because of the complex nature of the university’s work in a wide range of areas, there are many compliance requirements that intersect with individual activities and roles in different ways.
Research Catalyst and Innovation Program
The Research Catalyst and Innovation (RCI) Program includes four new funding mechanisms totaling more than $1.5 million in annual support.
The program infuses funding and fosters increased collaboration to catalyze research and spur innovation across the three University of Michigan campuses.
Research Tools
To accelerate scientific discoveries and to benefit the greater research community, principal investigators and funding recipient institutions are expected to ensure broad and timely dissemination of their research resources.
SPARC – University of Michigan Partnership Grant for Drug Discovery
SPARC – University of Michigan Partnership Grant for Drug Discovery seeks to provide financial support and in-kind industry resources to move various promising drug-discovery research projects within the university toward the ultimate goal of new therapies for patients.
Student Ownership Policy
Under the Office of Technology Transfer’s policy, students will own all IP they create unless the student creates the IP in his or her capacity as an employee. In other words, if a student creates IP, and the IP does not derive from the student’s employment for the University, the student will own the IP.
