Office of Sponsored Research and Programs

Grants Opportunities

• Access a free funding source database – over 525 funding opportunities using a keyword search engine.  
• Access the Community of Science Funding Opportunities.
• Search Grants.gov for funding opportunities.
• State of Maryland Grants 
• Community of Science
• Science & Development Network 

Indirect Cost Rate
On-Campus 55%
Off-Campus 18.50
IPA 10%
Effective until 06/30/14 

The Office of Sponsored Research and Programs was established in 1992 by the President of UMES with administrative responsibility assigned to the Vice President for Information Technology and Outreach. The purpose of OSRP is to provide faculty, research associates and students with assistance in the preparation and submission of proposals and in the administration of grants and contracts. This action provides a single focal point for the University community and external agencies and organizations for all activities related to the acquisition and administration of sponsored activities.

All students involved in research, must take the Responsible Conduct of Science training contained in the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) program.  Access CITI here.

All faculty members, students and staff involved in research, regardless of the funding source, involving human subjects, vertebrate animals, or agents that may involve environmental safety, recombinant DNA or biohazards, must take relevant training courses.  Access CITI here.

Compliance Information and Federal Regulations for Grants and Contracts

Compliance Information on Export Controls

•  Animal, Plant Inspection Service  
•  Export Controls Guidance USM
• ITAR and EAR Compliance USM

Compliance with Federal Biosafety, Human Subjects, Animal Use and Care Regulations 

• NIH, OSHA, CDC, USDA select agents, APHIS, University registration of biological materials, selection, installation and use of biological safety cabinets.  
• UMES Institutional Review Board Protection of Human Subjects of Research
• Animal Use and Care
• Human Subjects of Research
• Biosafety
• Biosafety Manual University of Maryland

General Compliance Information 

• USM Internal Audit Compliance 
• USM office of internal Audit Procedural Guidelines  
• USM Internal Audit office-organizational Chart
• UMES Compliance and Grants Training  

 

Last updated 5/22/2013 | Comments or Questions? Contact 410-651-6107