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.
Roles & Responsibilities in Research
UMass Proposal Preparation Services (UMPPS)
Proposal Preparation Guide
Review & Submission Process
Pre-Award Resources
Kuali Research Training Guides
Research Admin Forms in Kuali Build
Pre-Award Policies, Procedures, Requirements & Forms
Research Administration Training Programs
