Connecting people, expertise, and resources to advance discovery and impact.

At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, research and development is powered by a network of offices, centers, and partnerships working together to support discovery—from early ideas to real-world impact.

Whether you are a researcher, collaborator, sponsor, or community partner, this is your gateway to the people and units that help move research forward, ensure compliance, foster innovation, and build meaningful partnerships beyond campus.

How Research & Development Is Organized

UMB’s research and development enterprise is intentionally designed to be collaborative and integrated. Dedicated offices provide operational, compliance, and strategic support. Research centers and institutes foster interdisciplinary discovery. External partnerships extend our reach beyond campus—locally, nationally, and globally.

Together, these elements form a seamless system that supports research at every stage.

  • Offices That Support Research

    Our research offices guide and support investigators through the full research lifecycle, offering expertise in funding, compliance, safety, administration, innovation, and partnership development.

    Each office plays a distinct role, while working closely with one another to provide coordinated, investigator-focused support.

  • Collaborating Beyond Campus

    Research impact at UMB is amplified through collaboration with external partners, including industry, government, community organizations, and academic institutions around the world.

    UMB provides dedicated support for building, managing, and sustaining these partnerships, ensuring collaboration is effective, compliant, and mutually beneficial.

  • Centers & Institutes Driving Discovery

    UMB’s research centers and institutes bring together faculty, staff, and partners across disciplines to address complex challenges in health, science, and society. These entities serve as hubs for collaboration, training, and translational research.

Advancing Discovery Together

Research and development at UMB is a shared endeavor built on collaboration, expertise, and a commitment to impact. Explore our offices, centers, and partnerships to learn how we support research and how you can engage.