Once faculty receive funding for their project, the Office of Research and Innovation provides support to faculty to manage their award and ensure the committed work is completed on time, within budget, and to satisfaction by the sponsor.
UMass Lowell (UML) has several programs that connect undergraduate students to research opportunities. Some of the programs are already funded by student financial aid.
Learn more about the Teaching Assistants (TA) and Research Assistants (RA) process.
Researchers may also post a paid research opportunity through the Student Employment Office.
Please visit the Award Administration section under the Office of Sponsored Programs website for additional information regarding managing awards and routine transactions that necessitate seeking approval from sponsors.
Principal Investigators (PIs) can log into SUMMIT Reporting to check the balance of their award. PIs may also review job aids and access training for SUMMIT.
PIs may also access the suite of financial applications through e*mpac Financials.
Please visit the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) webpage about no-cost extensions.
Please contact your Financial Research Administrator (portfolio divided by department) to learn about reporting requirements. You may also email: postaward@uml.edu.