Office of Research Affairs
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Office of Research Affairs

What's New?

Pivot Research Funding Opportunities

Open now! The Pivot Strategic Investment Initiative offers four short-term funding opportunities to support investigators and bolster our biomedical research portfolio. Learn more about Pivot funding

NIH Common Forms Implementation

Find out more about the Common Forms, then complete them in SciENcv, download them and attach to your applications and progress reports. 

Data Management & Sharing Plan

Understand the nuances of scientific data and develop a research-specific data plan.

Resources for the Research Life Cycle

The Office of Research Affairs is the hub for information and resources for every stage of the research life cycle. We provide research support and guide investigators with collaborative, efficient and timely expertise that fosters an expanding and innovative research environment.

Partner Offices

CARTI | Center for Advanced Research Training & Innovation

CIBR | Center for Innovative Biomedical Ressources

CCT | Center for Clinical Trials & Corporate Contracts

HRPO | Human Research Protections Office

HSHSL | Health Sciences & Human Service Library

OAWA | Office of Animal Welfare Assurance

ICTR | Institute for Clinical & Translational Research

ORD | Office of Research & Development

SPA | Sponsored Programs Administration

SPAC | Sponsored Projects Accounting & Compliance

UM-BILD | Baltimore Life Science Discovery Accelerator

UMM Corporate & Foundation Relations

UM Ventures

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University of Maryland School of Medicine research lifecycle diagram: planning, proposal development, pre-award, conducting research, compliance, and reporting/analytics, with key activities at each stage.

Contact Us... We're Here to Help

We are located in the Dean's Office suite on the 14th floor of Bressler Research Building.

Reach us at:

410-706-5485

SOM-ORA@som.umaryland.edu