{"id":86,"date":"2026-02-16T11:26:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T16:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ideas\/?page_id=86"},"modified":"2026-02-16T18:52:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:52:12","slug":"call-for-projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/ideas\/call-for-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for\u00a0Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default_no_jumbotron\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-15621 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/114\/files\/2025\/12\/Blue.UCEN_-1024x800.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div 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valuable impact for our partners.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:30px;font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.327), 42px);\">Introduction &amp; Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-54bb91c6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-287dccaf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-left-color:#FFCB05;border-left-width:4px;background-color:#0a3460;padding-top:20px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:24px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#FFCB05;margin-bottom:6px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.313), 18px);font-weight:700\">Applied Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.078), 15px);\">Real-world projects that advance knowledge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-287dccaf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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style=\"color:#FFCB05;margin-bottom:6px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.313), 18px);font-weight:700\">Experiential Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.078), 15px);\">Students gain hands-on experience<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.313), 18px);line-height:1.7\">We foster applied research, innovation and experiential learning opportunities for students and faculty, while delivering practical, data-driven solutions to our partners.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-umma-tan-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c736991b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:80px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:80px;padding-left:40px\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274C;margin-bottom:16px;font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.327), 42px);font-style:normal;font-weight:900\">Scope &amp; Focus Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:50px\">We invite proposals that leverage data science, analytics and software engineering to address real-world challenges<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8e96f76c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f017406b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#00274C;border-width:2px;border-radius:4px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-top:28px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:28px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274C;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.469), 20px);font-weight:700\">Predictive Modeling &amp; Machine Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Build intelligent systems that learn from data<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f017406b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#00274C;border-width:2px;border-radius:4px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-top:28px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:28px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274C;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.469), 20px);font-weight:700\">Data Visualization &amp; Decision Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Transform complex data into actionable 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0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.469), 20px);font-weight:700\">Cloud Computing &amp; AI Applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leverage big data infrastructure and AI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c736991b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding-top:80px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:80px;padding-left:40px\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274C;margin-bottom:50px;font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.327), 42px);\">Who can participate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-92515837 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div 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has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274C;margin-bottom:16px;font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.327), 42px);\">Submission Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px\">Interested partners are invited to submit a Project Proposal including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a3bc36e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#00274C;border-width:2px;border-radius:4px;background-color:#ffffff;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:36px;padding-right:36px;padding-bottom:36px;padding-left:36px\">\n<ol style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Project title and description<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem statement and objectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expected deliverables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timeline and milestones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required skills or tools (if any)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Send your proposal to <strong><a href=\"mailto:flint.ideas@umich.edu\">flint.ideas@umich.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c736991b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding-top:80px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:80px;padding-left:40px\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274C;margin-bottom:50px;font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.327), 42px);\">Why partner with us?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-99c22bb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading 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22px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">University Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Access to computational infrastructure and tools<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274C;margin-bottom:6px;font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.575), 22px);font-weight:700\">Fresh Perspectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Innovative approaches to complex challenges<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-99c22bb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274C;margin-bottom:6px;font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.575), 22px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Data-Driven Solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Evidence-based insights and 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