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The Certificate Program consists of two learning tracks, a beginner track designed for early-to-mid career research administrators and follows the lifecycle of a sponsored project from proposal development through closeout and an advanced track intended to give a deeper understanding of contract and grant administration. Topics include intro to sponsored research at the University of Maryland College Park, developing and submitting the proposal, establishing an award, project management I and II, closeout and beyond and beginner track capstone.
The CITI program offers courses to UM researchers on Responsible conduct of research (RCR) and Conflict of Interest (COI). RCR training is required for all undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and staff participating in and supported by funds from the National Science Foundation (NSF) or from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Required training on COI can also be completed through the CITI program.
Principal Investigators, Co-Pis and research team members must complete Human Subject Research Training before the Initial Application or Renewal Application can be fully approved. All members of the research community are required to complete the CITI Training Refresher every three years.
ESSR offers a variety of online and classroom-style training sessions on matters related to lab and environmental safety. Also from this page, you can find a list of training requirements, information on developing lab specific training, training videos and pamphlets, and access to individual and departmental training records.
All personnel named on an Animal Study Protocol (ASP), incuding the PI, must complete the initial UMD PI/Animal User training course, as well as a 3-year refresher training. The initial in-person course is an opportunity to interact with the Attending Veterinarian and other DLAR staff, and provides information for enrolling in the Occupational Health program for animal researchers. New ASPs are not approved until all key personnel and the PI have completed this training. Proper animal care and use relies on the PI and all key personnel understanding the federal, local and campus regulations for the use of animals, being aware of campus resources for the support of studies involving animals, and having thorough knowledge of the research plan as described in the ASP. Ensuring that all members of the research team are properly informed helps us maintain the best possible care of the animals used in our research activities, and ensures highest standards of research excellence.
The University of Maryland is taking a unique, proactive approach to overcoming barriers to enhancing international partnerships by dedicating valuable resources to streamlining administrative functions. These efforts are intended to facilitate research collaborations by reducing administrative obstacles for researchers and strengthening our position as a top tier global research institution by encouraging joint proposal endeavors, research administration, and researcher exchange programs. The Division of Research developed an administrative training program titled Borderless Research Administration Knowledge Exchange (BRAKE) that focuses on engaging international institutions as strategic cohorts concentrated on building expertise in the management and oversight of U.S. federal funding.
The University of Maryland is taking a unique, proactive approach to overcoming barriers to enhancing international partnerships by dedicating valuable resources to streamlining administrative functions. These efforts are intended to facilitate research collaborations by reducing administrative obstacles for researchers and strengthening our position as a top tier global research institution by encouraging joint proposal endeavors, research administration, and researcher exchange programs. The Division of Research developed an administrative training program titled Borderless Research Administration Knowledge Exchange (BRAKE) that focuses on engaging international institutions as strategic cohorts concentrated on building expertise in the management and oversight of U.S. federal funding.
The Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk (ESSR) ensures the safety of research at the University by aiding researchers in assessing and planning for hazards and risks, implementing controls for safety, and completing safety training. Researchers working with chemical or biological materials, radiation, environmental hazards, fire, boats, and researchers with specialized laboratory requirements should contact ESSR to prepare for research needs.