A key component of the School of Medicine’s mission is to pursue excellence in biomedical excellence. The resources we provide support our researchers in conducting groundbreaking research.
If there is a resource you need that you can’t find, please contact Office of Research Affairs at som-ora@som.umaryland.edu.
Required Training
Principal investigators, laboratory team members, and research administrators are all required to complete training modules. Go here for a summary of each training module. For questions, contact us at som-ora@som.umaryland.edu.
Core Services
From genomics and structural biology to bioassays and bioinformatics, you'll find them and more at the Center for Innovative Biomedical Resources (CIBR) and the Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (ICTR).
Commercialization
UM Ventures serves investigators in the technology transfer and commercialization process. Get guidance from UM Ventures on intellectual property protection, partnerships with business, and royalty and licensing revenues.
Post-Award Management
Sponsored Projects Accounting and Compliance (SPAC) provides accounting and compliance support to the departmental administrators who are responsible for sponsored project execution and the day-to-day financial administration of awards.
Progress Reports
The UMB Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) facilitates progress reports for a budget year and final reports to close out an expired or terminated grant. The NIH Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) page provides due dates and reporting parameters.