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Office of Research and Development ORD

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The Office of Research and Development (ORD) works alongside you throughout the research lifecycle, providing administrative expertise, compliance support, and partnership development so you can focus on your work.

Support for your research from idea to impact.

At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, research and development are central to advancing health, justice, and equity in Maryland and beyond. This site is your entry point to the tools, offices, and guidance that support your research and scholarly activities.

How ORD Supports You

Whether you are new to UMB research or an experienced investigator, ORD’s services and offices can support your needs at every stage of research from developing a proposal to translating discoveries into real-world solutions.

  • Research Planning & Administration

    Guidance and resources to help you plan, submit, and manage research projects, including access to UMB research administration systems, policies, and compliance information.

  • Funding, Trials & Partnerships

    Support for sponsored funding, clinical trials, and industry and corporate partnerships, from early coordination through ongoing project support.

  • Innovation & Commercialization

    Resources and expertise to help move discoveries forward, including intellectual property and commercialization support.

By the Numbers

$638M
Total Research Awards (FY2024)
$75M
Corporate-Sponsored Research (FY2024)
300+
Industry Partnerships

Units Supporting Your Work

Research at UMB is supported by a coordinated ecosystem of offices that work together to provide services, guidance, and oversight throughout the research process. Departments within the Office of Research and Development (ORD), along with key partner offices across the University, collaborate to support researchers and project teams at every stage of work.

Research Administration

Research administration supports the project team by ensuring sponsor and regulatory requirements are met throughout the life of a project.

Regulatory Offices

Regulatory offices provide oversight and support to ensure research is conducted safely, ethically, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

  • Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

    A Division of Administration and Finance

    EHS supports UMB’s research enterprise by protecting laboratory workers, the environment, and the community, while also protecting the integrity of experimental materials. 

  • Office of Accountability and Compliance (OAC)

    OAC provides research compliance oversight, education, and investigative services, including support for human and animal research protections, research integrity, and conflict of interest requirements.

  • Conflict of Interest (COI)

    A Department of OAC

    COI manages financial conflicts of interest in research. Disclosure of certain financial interests is required before engaging in specific professional activities.

     

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Discover Innovation at UM BioPark

The UM BioPark is a dynamic 14-acre biomedical research hub where groundbreaking science meets real-world impact. Home to leading biotech and life science companies, the park fosters collaboration with UMB’s world-class researchers, centers of excellence, and institutes.

Together, they are driving the development of new drugs, diagnostics, and devices, advancing biomedical research and transforming healthcare.

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Advancing Research Beyond the Lab

UM Ventures is a joint initiative bringing UMB and UMCP together to help move scientific discoveries from academia to the marketplace. By supporting patenting, licensing, startup formation, and industry partnerships, this MPowering the State program connects researchers with the expertise and resources needed to translate innovation into products, companies, and economic growth.

Research Systems and Tools

UMB uses enterprise systems to support efficient and compliant research administration. These tools help you submit proposals, manage awards, and complete required disclosures.

  • Kuali Research

    UMB’s system for electronic research administration.

  • Systems and Tools

    Systems and tools to support researchers throughout the lifecycle of sponsored projects.

  • Resource Library

    Reference materials essential for navigating institutional expectations and sponsor requirements.

Quick Links

Kuali Research Find Funding Opportunities UMB Research Security Program Principal Investigator Quick Reference Export Compliance

Contact

Office of Research and Development | ORD

620 W. Lexington St.
Fourth Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201

410-706-6723

Departments Within ORD

Sponsored Programs Administration Center for Clinical Trials and Corporate Contracts Office of Technology Transfer UM BioPark

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