The Office of Sponsored Research and Programs was established in 1992 by the President of UMES with administrative responsiblity 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 adminstration 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.

Funding Information


Principal Investigators Manual Click here.
Compliance Information and Federal Regulations for Grants and Contracts

  • USM Board of Regents Policies and Procedures Click here
  • The National Science Foundation (NSF) Grants Policy Manual (GPM) for 2005 Click here.
  • OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations Click here.
  • OMB Circular A-21 Cost Principles for Education Institutions Click here.
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations Click here.
Grant Writing Tutorials Click here.
The Foundation Center's Researchable Database. Click here.
Access All Federal Grant Opportunities. Click here.
Access All Federal Contract Opportunities. Click here.
IRIS -A keyword searchable funding database and funding alert service. Click here.
Thanks to Iowa State University, weekly funding bulletins are available. Click here.
Scholarship and fellowship opportunities. Click here.
Writing tools and resources. Click here.
Building a realistic budget. Click here.
Commonly used federal government acronyms for departments, offices and agencies. Click here.
Minority Information Techonlogy Support Services II (MITSS II), DOD Contract Vehicle Click here.
MITSS II Program and Task Order Management Document Click here.


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Last updated 6/19/2007