Office of Research Administrative Systems (ORAS) formerly Kuali Research at UMBC web page has moved. We are now listed under the Office of Research and Creative Achievement (ORCA) in line with our Organizational Structure. 

Please find us here https://research.umbc.edu/kuali-research-at-umbc/ (same link still)

Under the ORCA offices. All our content and training information has remained the same.

Thanks

ORAS Team (Chanell Rome, Tommy Tirador and Patricia Slabach)

Office of Research Administrative Systems (ORAS) formerly Kuali Research at UMBC web page has moved. We are now listed under the Office of Research and Creative Achievement (ORCA) in line with our Organizational Structure. 

Please find us here https://research.umbc.edu/kuali-research-at-umbc/ (same link still)

Under the ORCA offices. All our content and training information has remained the same.

Thanks

ORAS Team (Chanell Rome, Tommy Tirador and Patricia Slabach)

On 11/7/2025 OPRC will be hosting our third in a series of research security webinars this semester.  This session will focus on Malign Foreign Talent Programs, how to recognize a potential MFTRP and who to contact if you suspect you may encountered one.  

Session 3: Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs (MFTRPs)

Meeting Link

Friday, November 7 at noon

●        MFTRPs are designed to exploit and/or illegally obtain US technology and research and differ from collaborative foreign engagements that are beneficial to all parties

●        Federal policy on MFTRPs

●        Key signs of a potential MFTRP

●        Who to alert—and when—if you receive a suspicious solicitation

We are pleased to share access to UMBC Research Proposal and Writing Toolkit, a centralized living document which will provide proposal writing support to the UMBC community.

The information and materials in this toolkit are intended to serve as a guide and a resource that may be useful for researchers across disciplines for grant proposal submissions, award nominations, or other similar opportunities. 

We're grateful to the many colleagues who have provided input, including links to pertinent information that is included in the toolkit. 

For any questions, or to suggest other information to include in the toolkit, please contact ord@umbc.edu.

The Public Health Research Center (PHRC) of CAHSS invites UMBC faculty from ALL UMBC departments to apply for Faculty Affiliate status--a three-year renewable term for scholars whose research aligns with PHRC's interdisciplinary mission to advance public health through collaboration.

 As a PHRC Faculty Affiliate, you'll gain:

 ·         Access and involvement with a vibrant community of health scholars 

·         Recognition on PHRC's website, annual report, and communications

·         Priority access to PHRC grant services (grant review, Write On! support, GenAI assistance)

·         Timely funding updates and research networking opportunities

·         A chance to mentor junior investigators shaping UMBC's health research community

 How to apply:
Simply upload a single document (1-page statement + current CV) to our PHRC Box folder found on the call or our website.

See attached call or our website for full information  https://phrc.umbc.edu/

Reach out with any questions to PHRC@umbc.edu

Join us online at noon on Thursday (10/23) for our second research security/compliance webinar on Conflict of Interest matters!   See the meeting link below:

Session 2: Conflict of Interest Matters

Meeting link

Thursday, October 23 at noon

●        How UMBC identifies and manages COIs

●        Which types of conflicts can—and cannot—be managed

●        Practical recommendations for COI plan managers

●        The steps for managing a potential COI