Tools
Explore this centralized collection of research administration resources for the U-M community, including tools for finding contacts, forms and checklists, job aids, data resources, policies and sponsor-specific guidance.
Find a Contact
This page explains how to find the appropriate ORSP officer, departmental research administrator, Finance-Sponsored Programs coordinator, or other U-M contact for research administration questions based on the project stage or type of support needed.
Find a Research Administrator
The Find a Research Administrator tool helps connect University of Michigan faculty and staff with research administrators in their school, college, department or unit.
Forms and Checklists
Explore these forms and checklists from the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, Finance-Sponsored Programs and other central offices to help with different aspects of sponsored projects at the University of Michigan.
Research Administration Onboarding and Job Aids
Discover a collection of customizable templates, job aids and collaboration tools to assist the research administration community with their tasks.
Data Resources for the Research Administration Community
Learn about U-M research administration data resources, including the Report Library, Tableau, BusinessObjects, and OARS access roles.
Research Administration Advisory Council (RAAC)
The Research Administration Advisory Council (RAAC) helps identify issues, develop solutions and adopt best practices in the research administration arena. Find an overview of RAAC’s mission, structure, committees, membership, meetings, and work to improve U-M research administration processes and best practices.
ORSP Standard Operating Procedures and Policies
Find a list of policies and procedures for working with the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects.
Sponsor-Specific Resources
Explore these sponsor-specific resources to help guide sponsored projects.
Data Sharing Resources and Policies
Research data sharing may be required by federal funders or journal publishers and also supports transparency, rigor and broader research impact. Learn about U-M and federal resources for data management and sharing plans, data repositories, archiving support, and related compliance guidance.
NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy
This article outlines U-M guidance for principal investigators seeking NIH funding for projects subject to the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy, including proposal, just-in-time, and institutional certification requirements.
Policies for Sharing Research Tools and Biomaterials
U-M policy and federal expectations require researchers to share research tools and biomaterials, such as antibodies, plasmids, cell lines, animal models, and other tangible research resources. Learn more about sharing research tools and working with Innovation Partnerships.
eRPM How-To Guides and References by Role
Visit the ITS website to view support resources for the eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM) system related to the chosen role, including quick reference guides, step-by-step instructions, job aids, and training documentation.
Best Practices for Communicating About Sponsored Projects
Explore these resources for guidance and tips on how research project teams can best communicate via the eResearch proposal management system or other means for communicating about sponsored projects.
eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM) Reference Materials
View quick reference guides, step-by-step instructions, job aids, and training documentation about how to use the eRPM system on the Information and Technology Services’ eResearch Proposal Management Reference Materials page.
U-M Standard Practice Guide
The U-M Standard Practice Guide (SPG) is the Official repository for the institution-wide policies and procedures of the University of Michigan. Find policies on research data stewardship, openness in research, travel and business hosting expenses, intergovernmental personnel agreements, and more in the U-M Standard Practice Guide.