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Office of Research Administration (ORA) is committed to providing the highest quality support for research & other sponsored activities of the University community.

How to Obtain and Manage Grants

Select a resource box for more information regarding the relevant step of the grant process.

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Resources

Useful links on UMassD and around the web.

Institutional Facts & Information

Online Proposal Routing Form via Kuali

replaces previous paper-based proposal routing form (PRF) and email-driven routing process with a centralized, electronic workflow system. This allows us to:

Streamline routing and approvals with automated workflow notifications to department chairs, deans, and ORA,
Provide real-time visibility into proposal status for principal investigators, co-investigators, and administrators,
Reduce administrative burden by centralizing budget information, compliance certifications, and sponsor information in one platform,
Ensure institutional compliance with federal regulations,
Maintain a complete audit trail for all proposal activities and approvals.

We are adopting a hybrid submission model (PDF and Kuali) in June 2026. However, starting July 1, 2026, Kuali will become the exclusive method for submitting PRFs.

Link to Other Forms

Proposal Routing Forms, Disclosure Forms, and Award Management Forms

Policies

University Policies and Procedures

Online Tools

Research Offices

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