WELCOME TO THE UPRM R&D CENTER

The R&D Center is the institutional unit that processes all UPRM research and development transactions

180

Proposal Submitted
in FY 2022-2023

442

Active Research Projects
in FY 2022-2023

$124.2 M

Active Research Funding
in FY 2022-2023

Research Life Cycle

1

Finding Funding

Identify funding opportunities

Find Funding

The Proposal Development Unit (PDU) helps our researchers identify internal and external funding opportunities and potential collaborations best fitting their vision and needs. To assist researchers in this important task, PDU has acquired AI-based Streamlyne FundFit to maximize the likelihood of success in the matching process.

PDU offers regular workshops and individual, small group, or departmental consultations to assist in your funding search. We encourage you to browse our online resources to identify available seminars and workshops or to contact us for consultations early in your funding search process.

Find Funds

2

Develop Proposal

Services to develop a proposal

Develop Proposal

Completing a competitive proposal, whether it is new or a resubmission, is a process that takes several months. Proposals involving external partners (other universities, corporations, schools, etc.) require additional documentation and lead time. Keep the internal deadlines in mind when determining the timeline for finalizing your proposal documentation. All Principal Investigators (PI) planning to submit a proposal should complete a Notice of Intent to Submit a Proposal Form.

Develop Proposal

3

Submit Proposal

Proposal review and approval

Submit Proposal

A proposal represents a formal offer by the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez to enter a contract or agreement with the potential sponsor. As a result, proposals must be endorsed by the individual(s) who will conduct the project, the appropriate department chair(s) and dean(s), and the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR).

By signing the proposal, chairs and deans assume the responsibility of assuring the completion of UPRM’s obligations under the agreement with the sponsor. See the policy and procedures manual for additional requirements for submitting proposals. Also, review the list of responsibilities for all parties involved in a sponsored project.

Submit Proposal

4

Project Set Up

Rules and guidelines

Project Set Up

When you get an award, the post-award division helps you get it all set up, from account creation to project closure. The post-award division helps researchers manage all phases of the award set-up and management process. For further support, the administration office connects researchers with our team finance professionals who help set up accounts when your award money arrives, completing the funds distribution and working with you to make sure you’re spending it on all the right things according to your proposal.

Set Up Project

5

Project Management

Services to manage project

Project Management

From the moment an award is officially granted, many factors play into its management. The administration office helps researchers manage their award money so they can concentrate on the business of making new discoveries. Finance reporting, budget amendments, and post-award compliance are some of the commonly rendered services offered as part of the project management process.

Manage Project

6

Project Closure

End of award process

Project Closure

The closeout of a project is the process by which the sponsor determines that all applicable administrative actions and all scientific work on the award have been completed and that all final deliverables (e.g., technical report) have been submitted and accepted by the sponsor.

The University is obligated to close all sponsored projects and submit any final financial reports consistent with the terms and conditions of the award. The necessary closing procedures may vary, depending on the sponsor’s policies, whether the support was in a grant, cooperative agreement or contract and the specific terms and conditions of the award.

Close Project