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Data loss can occur at any time as a result of unstable hardware or software, viruses, power surges, or accidents. Protect your research with DIT's data backup service. DIT will configure your backup access according to the data retention and storage management policies you select. Such policies have been engineered with UMD-specific requirements and Disaster Recovery best practices in mind, so you can fully be sure that your backup data is protected, secured and restorable at all times.
Researchers who need dedicated high performance computing resources can contribute to the Deepthought cluster. Contributing researchers purchase the equipment, which then becomes part of the cluster. Your contribution gives your project priority access to the contributed resources. In addition, your project can leverage the additional computing power of the cluster.
Does your research project need access to data storage that allows for growth and worry-free management and security at a competitive price? Many times researchers resort to storing critical, unique data on the cheapest data storage device that offers the capacity they need but with little or no technical support. Consequently, research time and resources are diverted to managing storage hardware. With redundant, enterprise-level hardware, comprehensive support and competitive pricing of our Networked Storage Service, the Division of IT provides this valuable service to university researchers.
Access University licensed and discounted software packages such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Matlab, Oracle, Visual Studio, SharePoint and more!
Interested in buying a new computer or software package at a discounted price here on campus? How about a new iPad or iPod? Well, you're in luck. The Terrapin Technology Store is open, and is operated by the Division of Information Technology as a service to University of Maryland students, faculty, and staff.
The Digital Repository at the University of Maryland (DRUM) collects, preserves, and provides public access to the scholarly output of the university. Faculty and researchers can upload documents, data, code, and other research products for rapid dissemination, global visibility and impact, and long-term preservation. You can track views and downloads of your research, and everything in DRUM is indexed by Google and Google Scholar. You receive a permanent DOI for your items, making it easy for other researchers to cite your work. Depositing research in DRUM can help you satisfy data management and sharing requirements from the NSF, NIH, and other funding agencies and journals.
The budget serves to identify the cost of the project to the sponsor. The budget also serves as a further measure of the Principal Investigator's capabilities since there must be a reasonable correlation between the project as described and the Principal Investigator's assessment of the various cost elements. This page includes templates for developing your budget and budget justification, as well as resources to help you estimate direct and indirect costs.
ORA offers training on using Kuali Research (KR) to find information about sponsored research awards and proposals. ORA also offers training on KR data, using Reports.umd.edu, and developing and submitting proposals using various electronic systems.
Do you have a question about sponsored research projects? Check our FAQ's first! Questions answered are related to: preparing to apply for funding, preparing a proposal, policies that impact research, routing a proposal, transferring and managing an award
The University Libraries' Digital Data Services program provides software development services to the broader communities and partners of the University of Maryland. Services include application development, application hosting and consultation on software engineering practices.
The Division of Research has organized university projects and centers into several key areas and themes to assist researchers in identifying work being done in those areas.
Grants.gov is the federal system for finding and applying for funding opportunities with the federal government. Click the See Also link below to find ORA-sponsored training events on using the grants.gov system.
The University of Maryland engages in strategic partnerships with a variety of external organizations. Research and innovation generated through partnerships between academia, industry and government can help solve national and international challenges and spur economic development.
Facilities and Administrative costs are the indirect costs associated with research, such as buildings, operations and maintenance, libraries, central administration, and department administration. Sponsored research budgets should request full reimbursement of F and A costs.
The University of Maryland's travel policies are intended to facilitate travel and travel arrangements; to provide reimbursement for necessary expenses; and to protect travelers against the risk of loss while simultaneously maintaining the necessary controls for accountability. All travel is to be documented. Pre-approval is required for University of Maryland employee and sponsored visitor out-of-state and international travel. Pre-approval is required for University of Maryland travel which includes an overnight stay, regardless of whether the destination is in-state.
Planning for how you will share data with reviewers and other researchers is an important part of your data management plan. Learn more about important considerations for data sharing and public access.
A conflict of interest occurs when a member of the University community is in a position to gain personal benefit or financial advantage from their University position, either through outside professional activities or through their actions or decisions at the University.
Boilerplate language is provided to help researchers with a general description of UMD.
An template is provided that outlines the information required for a NIH multi-Principle Investigator or Project Director Leadership plan.
A template is provided that outlines the information required in a support letter. The support letter is written from a consultant or collaborator to the PI and is designed to: a) specify what the writer will contribute to the research, b) convince the reviewer that the writer will fulfill the request, c) convey enthusiasm for the work, d) lend credibility to your proposal.
A template is provided that outlines the information that can be included in a post-doctoral mentoring plan.
A template is provided that outlines the information required in a consultant letter. The consultant letter can be used by University researchers who plan to consult on external projects without the use of University facilities or equipment.
The UMD Division of Research holds regular workshops to provide researchers with proposal writing resources on a variety of different topics.
The Research Development Office provides a variety of services to support UMD's research enterprise.
The Sponsored Research Handbook contains most of the policies and procedures that relate to sponsored research, service, and training at the University of Maryland, College Park. It covers the development of proposals, review of proposals, submission of proposals soliciting external support, and the establishment and administration of sponsored project accounts.