Sponsor a Tauber team project and work directly with graduate students from the University of Michigan’s Tauber Institute for Global Operations, a collaboration between the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and the University of Michigan College of Engineering.
Tauber teams partner with organizations to solve complex operational challenges, bringing together business and engineering perspectives to deliver practical, data-driven solutions.
Tauber Project ApplicationTauber Team Projects are multidisciplinary, collaborative internships where students work on real operational challenges. These engagements are designed to deliver measurable impact while giving sponsors direct access to top graduate talent.
Organizations partner with the Tauber Institute to:
The 2025 Tauber team projects returned projected 3-year savings and/or increased revenue of over $5 billion, along with improvements in workflow efficiency and sustainability.
Projects are designed to deliver meaningful outcomes. Teams work within real constraints, collaborate with stakeholders, and develop solutions that can be implemented.
View past project summariesEach Tauber team project is scoped in collaboration with the sponsoring organization and executed by a team of graduate students with support from faculty and program leadership.
Sponsors play an active role throughout the project. Typical responsibilities include:
Tauber team projects follow a structured timeline from proposal through final presentation.
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12-week engagement focused on real-world results
Sponsoring a Tauber team project is a structured engagement that includes program fees, student support, and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
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Starting a Tauber team project begins with a proposal. Share a high-level overview of your project idea, and the Tauber Institute team will follow up to refine scope, confirm fit, and outline next steps.
For questions or to discuss a potential project, you can also contact:
Anne Partington
Managing Director, Tauber Institute for Global Operations
Mary Crosby
Associate Director for Industry Partnerships
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Ready to move forward? Submit your proposal to begin the process.
