Report Insights
The RU4M aggregates data on the combined economic impact of our three research intensive institutions, benchmarks our university cluster against other peer clusters in the US, and shares how we make an impact in sectors like K-12 education, fighting COVID-19, infrastructure, and more.
Reports
When you binge-watch a series on Netflix, drive to the local grocery store or just...
Michigan’s Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M)—an alliance of Michigan State University, the University of Michigan...
Michigan’s Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M) conducted $1.2 billion in research and development in the...
RU4M ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT & BENCHMARK REPORT SERIES...
Michigan’s Research Universities for Michigan added $958 million in economic activity to the city of...
Michigan’s Research Universities for Michigan contributed $17.5 billion to Michigan’s economy, an increase of $700...
Michigan’s leading research universities are magnets for top-notch talent, attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled...
Michigan’s Research Universities for Michigan remains competitive with the nation’s top university research clusters, contributing...