The University of Michigan is part of a new initiative with research institutions across the state intended to address Michigan’s pressing environmental issues and related economic challenges.
The Livable Futures – Water Collaboration Grants initiative was launched this fall by Research Universities for Michigan, or RU4M, an alliance of Michigan research universities that includes U-M, Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Michigan Technological University.
The Office of the Vice President for Research will administer the funding program that encourages research collaboration between the coalition’s four universities.
Seed grants totaling $400,000 will be awarded to up to six teams that involve collaboration across the alliance’s four universities. Proposals can request up to $20,000 per primary investigator, with a maximum of $60,000 to $80,000 and must include one primary investigator from at least three of the alliances’ institutions.
Proposals that incorporate innovative, interdisciplinary projects with community-based partners are strongly encouraged.
“This multi-university grant program will position Michigan’s research universities to serve the state of Michigan and its diverse communities on the issues that matter today,” said Shalanda H. Baker, vice provost for sustainability and climate action. “Water is the lifeblood of our economy and vital to thriving communities in the decades ahead. I’m thrilled to get this program started.”
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