School of Graduate Studies and Research Faculty Assembly

School of Graduate Studies and Research Faculty Assembly Presentation Dr. La. Keisha Harris, Dean February 9, 2021

Vision for the Office of Research The Office of Research at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is committed to discovery and excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity of faculty and students by creating a culture of timely support, efficient and effective administration of services, and professional development.

Restructuring Priorities • New Location in Engineering and Aviation Sciences Complex, Suite 3046 . • Grant/Contract Policy and Procedure Development and Updates • Memorandums of Understanding Processing

Restructuring Priorities, cont. ) • Training and Development • Website Updates . • Personnel Changes and Additions • Indirect Cost Recovery

Office of Research Staff Dean for School of Graduate Studies and Research (La. Keisha Harris) Director of Research (Joe Pitula) Grants/Contracts Associate (Josh Shockley) Compliance Specialist/Post-Awards Specialist (To be filled) Facilities Security Officer

Indirect Cost Recovery is Here! As of July 1, all researchers with funded projects will receive a percentage of indirect costs 85% of indirect costs incurred will be allocated to Facilities and Administration in the following way: • 65% to the University • 20% to the Office of Research 5% to school generating the award 5% to department generating the award 5% to the principal investigator

Indirect Cost Recovery is Here! Researchers who have proposals funded as of February 1, 2021 will also receive IDC recovery Research development Equipment and supplies Professional development External grant consultants Temporary personnel for grants Publication costs Patent development and applications

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