Research at UMB sits at the intersection of discovery, care, and public service. As Maryland’s only public university dedicated to health, law, and human services, we advance research that is collaborative, inclusive, and deeply connected to the communities we serve. 

At UMB, we:

Breakthroughs Can't Wait

From changing legal policy to pioneering treatments to cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, UMB researchers are tackling real-world challenges and making a lasting impact on lives everywhere. Dive into inspiring stories of innovation from across UMB’s seven schools.

From Idea to Impact

Follow the path of research at UMB from early concepts and funding strategies through award management and real-world outcomes.

Research and Innovation at UMB

  • Office of Research and Development

    Big questions demand bold collaboration. ORD advances research across UMB by supporting discovery, partnerships, and the infrastructure that moves ideas from concept to impact.

  • Sponsored Programs Administration

    A unit of the Office of Research and Development, Sponsored Programs Administration supports UMB researchers throughout the research lifecycle from proposal submission to award management.

  • Clinical Trials & Corporate Contracts

    The Center for Clinical Trials & Corporate Contracts, a unit of ORD,  supports industry-sponsored research and clinical trials by negotiating agreements, enabling partnerships, and helping bring innovations from the lab to patients and the public.