Research Jams

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What is this service?

MICHR Research Jams are designed to assist groups of faculty, from a diverse range of disciplines, surface cutting-edge research ideas, build collaborations, create shared research agendas, and develop strategic action plans or grant proposals. Our engaging in-person and virtual workshops, tailored to your needs and goals, will immerse you in a creative and collaborative environment that fosters ideation and drives productivity. This service is ideal for both loosely formed or well-established groups. Four common Research Jams we offer are:

  • Ideation Jams: Bringing together new or loosely formed teams to identify complex problems and ways to tackle them collaboratively.

  • Strategy Jams: Guiding small, cohered teams in creating research opportunities and pilot projects.  

  • Visioning Jams: Helping units/initiatives identify their audiences, value propositions and key activities.

  • Proposal Jams: Mobilizing teams to respond to specific funding opportunity announcements.

For more information about MICHR Research Jams, please see here.

To discuss whether a Research Jam is right for your group, use the Contact Us link below to request an introductory meeting.

Who can use this service?

Any researcher at the University of Michigan can use this service.

When should I contact MICHR about this service?

Contact MICHR as soon as you are interested in a Research Jam. We schedule on a first-come, first-served basis, so there may be times that we have a waitlist. We require three or more planning meetings to develop a Research Jam.

How much does this service cost?

There is no charge for MICHR Research Jams, but there may be fees associated with other MICHR services. The cost pricing/recharge rates for other MICHR services are available here.