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UM Research Relations with Sponsors
What follows is an abreviated version of the fuller discussions of working with sponsors, which can be reached from the links above.
Research Relations with Federal Agencies
The federal government mandates that a central unit at the University administer the initiation of sponsored activities. This includes providing the required certifications and representations on behalf of the University, receiving and documenting awards, carrying out the subsequent follow-up on the administration of the projects, approving budget adjustments and time extensions, and conducting the final project close-out. These administrative tasks require a professional staff with broad knowledge of the regulations of federal agencies and a support staff to maintain the extensive records required by federal sponsors.
The ORSP staff maintains extensive information about federal programs and has developed agency liaisons to assist faculty in making appropriate contacts. The ORSP staff reviews proposals, assists with formats, presentations, and budgets, reviews grants, negotiates agreements, and processes all awards to Financial Operations. ORSP staff provides mediation services between the University and federal sponsors at all stages of the sponsored activities.
More on working with [federal agencies].
Federal Demonstration Partnership
A primary objective of the Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP), is to "eliminate unnecessary administrative burdens on sponsored research and to enhance research productivity" by permitting certain changes to be made that formerly required sponsor approval. More on the FDP.
Research with Foundations, Public Charities, and Other Nonprofit Organizations
ORSP is responsible for maintaining sponsored research relations with private foundations, public charities, and other nonprofit organizations. While some 50,000 foundations and several hundred public charities operate in the United States, most foundations are not appropriate sponsors of university research.
However, the programs and activities of about 450 organizations are closely monitored by ORSP, which provides proposal development and grant administrative services to faculty members wishing to work with these organizations. Efforts are made to keep informed regarding the activities of private foundations and to serve as a point of contact for any nonprofit organization seeking to access the various services available through the University. For further information, contact the Project Representative who is assigned to the non-profit of interest.
More on working with [Foundations].
Research Relations with Industry
ORSP is responsible for maintaining sponsored research relations between the University and industry. Proposal development and contract negotiation services are provided by ORSP to faculty members wishing to work with industrial organizations. ORSP works closely with the Business Engagement Center, the University of Michigan's point of contact for any industrial organization wishing to take advantage of the various services available through the University. In cooperation with the faculty, research staff, and the various units of the University, ORSP works to achieve more meaningful University-industry relations. For further information, contact the Project Representative for the sponsor of interest.
[More on working with Industry]
Research Relations with The State of Michigan and Local Governments
ORSP provides liaison for sponsored projects between the University and State and local governments. DRDA handles proposal submission and grant administrative services for faculty and staff seeking support from state and local government agencies for research and other sponsored activities. ORSP serves as a point of contact for any State and local government agency wishing access the various services available through the University.
Subject to general policies and procedures of the University, discussions regarding the technical statement of work should be carried out by the faculty member who will serve as Project Director. However, faculty members are not authorized to negotiate the general terms and conditions of agreements, but should refer such negotiations to ORSP. For further information call or visit Gayle C. Jackson, 764-7243 (gjackson@umich.edu).
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