Faculty & Staff
Military-connected faculty and staff, including veterans, active duty, Reserve and National Guard members, and military family members strengthen the University of Michigan through their leadership, service-minded perspective, and commitment to teamwork. They bring valuable experience in problem-solving, mentorship, and mission-focused work that supports students and colleagues alike, helping build a more resilient, inclusive campus community.
Military Leave and Service Policies
University policies and guidance related to military service leave, reserve duty pay, and leave for covered servicemembers.
Review information about military service leave for eligible University faculty and staff.
Pay provisions and HR procedures for employees called to military reserve duty.
Family and Medical Leave Act guidelines concerning covered servicemembers and qualifying military-related leave.
SPG covering military reserve duty pay.
Department of Defense Research
The Department of Defense partners with researchers across U-M to provide branches of the military with the resources needed to address complex challenges and threats facing our nation.
Sponsor-specific tools and resources for working with the Department of Defense (DoD).
Sponsored research funding comes from government and private sources, including nonprofit organizations and industry.
A list of federal sponsors and agencies, including resources related to the Department of Defense.
Current research projects conducted with or supported by the Department of Defense.
Faculty and Staff Resources
Whether you’re supporting military-connected students or navigating your own service-related needs, these resources help faculty and staff find child care, understand University policy, and manage benefits.
Work-life resources and support for finding child care as University faculty or staff.
Access the Standard Practice Guide (SPG), which contains official University policies for faculty and staff.
Guidance and requirements for University-related international travel.
Health, retirement, and wellness benefits available through University Human Resources.