Office of Research Affairs

Investigator Resources

Proposal Development

Resources for developing an optimal grant proposal include:

NIH Tools

as well as Grants.gov, eRA Commons, and NIH RePORTER

Institutional Information

Find external and internal ID numbers and codes from the DUNS number and NAICS code to UMB's Statement of Accreditation Status

F&A Cost Rates

UMB Facilities and Administrative rates for sponsored activities on and off campus.


Required Training


Quality Management and Systems

The integrity and value of biomedical research hinges on a robust quality management practice that assures the credibility and trustworthiness of research findings. Find out more about the Quality Management and Systems Office and certifications for Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices.

[link to QMS section]


Training Grant Support

Developing an NIH training grant application is a complicated and time-consuming undertaking over many months. The experts at the Office of Research Affairs can help assemble the complex data and letters of support required for training grant tables.

Allow at least 4 months before the submission deadline to ensure enough time to:

  • Gather data and generate the tables
  • Source and develop the necessary letters of support

For statistics on trainees, contact the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars


Foreign Influences

The NIH requires investigators to maintain transparency and disclose any foreign ties relating to research collaboration. Learn more about foreign ties and how to disclose foreign influences here.

[add link to Foreign Influences page]


Data Management & Sharing

Data is the DNA of good science. To ensure the integrity of research data, investigators are required to have a plan for the management and sharing of data. Learn more about NIH policies for data management and sharing.

links to DMS section under Compliance & Ethics.


Faculty Affairs and Professional Development

Learn about courses and training to foster growth and achieve career goals offered by the Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development.


Center for Advanced Research Training & Innovation

From grant writing training to developing leadership, the experts at the Center for Advanced Research Training & Innovation (CARTI) are ready with tailored training programs and expansive resources for academic success. Find out more about advanced research training CARTI.