“At the University of Michigan School of Nursing, we see research as a direct pathway to better health for every community we serve. Philanthropic support gives our nurse scientists the ability to explore bold ideas, respond quickly to new challenges, and translate discoveries into practice - improving health by addressing the holistic needs of individuals, families, and communities, and eliminating disparities in health and disease distribution.”
-Crystal Patil, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research
Advance the Future of Health—Support Nursing Research at Michigan
At the University of Michigan School of Nursing, our researchers tackle today’s most pressing health challenges — from chronic disease and mental health to health equity and data-driven care. Their discoveries improve patient outcomes, advance prevention and health promotion, strengthen health systems and inform best practices worldwide.
The U-M School of Nursing is nationally recognized for research excellence and impact.
Top-ranked in NIH funding
- Among the top five U.S. nursing schools for NIH research funding in 2023.
- Faculty regularly secure R01 grants and multimillion-dollar awards from NIH, HRSA, CDC and major foundations.
Driving innovation and impact
- Over $12 million in new grant funding in 2024.
- Advancing research in maternal health, cancer, health equity and implementation science.
- Addressing the conditions in which people are born, grow, learn, work, play, live and age, as well as emerging priorities in AI, digital health and global health across Asia and Africa.
Transforming care and communities
- Projects explore topics from insurance impacts on Alzheimer’s care to empowering Black midwives and promoting adolescent health through social media.
- Driving solutions that reflect the complex interplay between social, environmental and biological health influences while amplifying the voice and strengths of the communities we serve.
Leaders shaping the future of nursing
- Faculty are Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing and other leading organizations.
- Faculty serve on national policy panels and professional boards, influencing health practice and education worldwide.
Why Your Support Matters Now
Nursing research is essential — not only for improving patient care and health outcomes but also for advancing public health, shaping policy and driving health equity.
Recent changes in federal research funding make private donor support more important than ever. Your gift can help us:
- Bridge funding gaps that arise when federal grants are delayed or reduced.
- Promote research that addresses population and community health, explores upstream social and economic determinants, and develops innovative models and systems of care across settings and sectors.
- Enable flexible, high-impact research in key focus areas such as disease prevention, behavioral health, health system effectiveness and care for marginalized populations.
- Support training of nurse scientists, educators and community-engaged leaders who will drive innovation for decades.
Impact You Can See
Gifts to the School of Nursing Research Advancement Fund help seed groundbreaking studies, support students and nurse scientists, and fuel breakthroughs that improve care for millions around the world.
Here are just a few examples of the impactful projects your gift supports:
- Chronic Disease Management: Developing nurse-led interventions that reduce hospital readmissions and improve quality of life.
- Health for All: Partnering with communities to engage, empower and co-create solutions that address disparities in care access and outcomes.
- Innovative Care Models: Designing and evaluating holistic, evidence-based systems and care models that leverage interprofessional expertise and use data science to personalize treatment and enhance quality of life.
Be Part of What’s Next
With federal support under pressure and community health needs growing more complex, the University of Michigan School of Nursing needs partners who believe in the power of discovery — and who are ready to act.
Your generosity supports research that saves lives, reduces disparities and shapes the future of care. When you invest in nursing research at Michigan, you empower scientists and clinicians who turn evidence into action — addressing the root causes of health challenges and promoting solutions that work for diverse individuals, families and communities.
Together, we can accelerate discoveries that make a lasting difference for patients and populations everywhere.
