Office of Pre-Award Services (OPAS)

 

The Office of Pre-Award Services (OPAS) supports the university's goal of expanding its research and scholarly impact as a top-tier research institution. In collaboration with the campus community, OPAS provides expert proposal development, review, and submission, as well as training, mentorship, and a strong service-oriented environment. OPAS reviews and submits all proposals to funding agencies for externally sponsored programs in research, instruction, and other public service programs as authorized in the university’s Trustee Policy T94-034.

 

Pre-Award Staff Directory & Assignments Pre-Award Staff Directory & Assignments
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Roles & Responsibilities in Research
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Roles & Responsibilities in Research

UMass Proposal Preparation Services (UMPPS)
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UMass Proposal Preparation Services (UMPPS)

Proposal Preparation Guide
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Proposal Preparation Guide

Review & Submission Process
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Review & Submission Process

Pre-Award Resources
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Pre-Award Resources

Kuali Research Training Guides
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Kuali Research Training Guides

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Research Admin Forms in Kuali Build

Pre-Award Policies, Procedures, Requirements & Forms
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Pre-Award Policies, Procedures, Requirements & Forms

Research Administration Training Programs
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Research Administration Training Programs

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