Research at CIT

Discover a robust research culture focused on mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The College of Innovation and Technology faculty are deeply engaged in research. These scholarly pursuits have a wide range of subject matter and explore everything from global issues to matters in Michigan. The University of Michigan-Flint is uniquely positioned to offer undergraduate and graduate students research opportunities, allowing them to work alongside faculty to pursue new knowledge.

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CIT Faculty Travel Funding Application

The CIT Faculty Travel Grant Program provides support to faculty for travel, hotel, and per diem to present their research at professional or academic conferences. These awards should be used to supplement funds available from departments or faculty projects.

CIT tenured or tenure-track faculty are eligible to apply if:

  • They are presenting at a national or international professional or academic conference
  • They have not already received this award to fund travel for the same fiscal year (July 1 – June 30)
  • They are up-to-date on annual M-Inform disclosures

Applications must be submitted at least two weeks before the conference date. Applications for retroactive funding are not considered.

Undergraduate Resources

Undergraduate students at UM-Flint have numerous resources to support their research endeavors.