Research Life Cycle

Explore federal, state, foundation, and industry funding sources. Learn how to assess eligibility, sponsor priorities, and timelines before investing effort in proposal preparation.

You’ll find:

• Funding opportunity resources
• Sponsor-specific guidance
• Early planning considerations

Develop compliant budgets and manage expenses throughout the life of an award. Understand what costs are allowable, how to apply rates, and how to document expenditures properly.

You’ll find:

• Budget development guidance
• Allowable cost rules
• Salary caps, cost sharing, F&A rates
• Expense management and transfers

Guidance for building strong proposals—from internal routing and sponsor requirements to roles, timelines, and approvals.

You’ll find:

• Proposal planning checklists
• Internal review and routing guidance
• Sponsor-specific submission requirements

Once an award is received, responsibilities shift to stewardship and compliance. This section supports effective post-award management.

You’ll find:

• Award setup and modifications
• Reporting requirements
• Monitoring subrecipients
• Closeout and termination guidance

Understand the compliance obligations that apply to your research and how to meet them throughout the project lifecycle.

You’ll find:

• Export Compliance and Controls
• International Collaborations and Partnerships
• Human Subjects and Animal Research
• UMB Research Security Program

Guidance specific to clinical trials and corporate-sponsored research, including budgeting, agreements, billing compliance, and sponsor coordination.

You’ll find:

• Clinical trial budgeting and billing
• Industry contract considerations
• Regulatory coordination

Learn how to protect, disclose, and commercialize intellectual property arising from research.

You’ll find:

• Invention disclosure guidance
• Licensing and commercialization pathways
• Industry collaboration considerations