Office of Research Development (ORD)

Research development strategy, planning, and large-scale proposal development is a collaborative effort with units across the campus. In addition to working with other Research and Engagement units (Office of Pre-Award Services, UMass Innovation Institute, and the Technology Transfer Office), the Office of Research Development works with many other groups to advance the campus research mission, including University Relations, Development and Alumni Relations, Corporate and Foundation Relations, UMass Analytics and Institutional Research (UAIR), the Office of Faculty Development (OFD), and academic units via associate deans for research, as well as Center and Institute directors.