Research

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

Research Links

Resources for Faculty

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 30th)
- They are up-to-date on annual M-Inform disclosures

Applications must be submitted a minimum of two weeks before the conference date. Applications for retroactive funding are not considered.

Resources for Graduate Students

Graduate Student Research Assistantships
CIT Graduate Travel Funding Application
Up to $800 for travel-related expenses and/or presentation materials per student toward costs of traveling to regional and national professional meetings to present papers based on research conducted at the University of Michigan-Flint. Applications are accepted throughout the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30), as long as funds remain available. Applicants must be currently enrolled students pursuing a degree in CIT at UM-Flint or have graduated within 8 months from CIT UM-Flint. Students can only receive one grant for travel ($800) per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).