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Federal Relations

The Office of Federal Relations advocates for the university’s education and research interests, and supports the nation’s leadership in innovation through research excellence.

Federal Agency Reports

Federal Research Reports

Lobbying and Gift Rules

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Neil informs and advises University of Michigan (U-M) campuses on federal legislative, regulatory and research policy developments that affect university research operations. His role reflects the importance federal investments play at research universities and as the largest sponsor of U-M research. In this capacity, Neil will direct efforts to catalyze, safeguard and protect the university’s research enterprise.

Neil Canfield:
Executive Director of Federal Relations

Kathleen Drew manages federal relations

Kathleen Drew:
Federal Relations Manager