University Funding Mechanisms

 

 

TYPE OF INSTRUMENT

Gift
 

Grant
 

Cooperative Agreement
 

Contract
 

 
CHARACTERISTICS

Use

Unrestricted
 
 
 
 
 

To accomplish a public purpose of support or stimulation
 
 
 
 
To accomplish a public purpose of support or stimulation, AND substantial involvement is anticipated or expected between the funding entity and the recipient
 
For the purpose of acquisition of property or services for the direct benefit or use of the funding entity
  
Research Contract
Service Contract

Degree of Restriction on Research

None Very Limited Moderate High

Deliverables

None Reporting Only Possibly Yes

Administration

OIA OSP OSP OSP

Intellectual Property

Follows UMBC Policy Follows UMBC Policy Follows UMBC Policy Follows UMBC Policy

Facilities and Administrative Expenses

N/A* Yes Yes Yes
   
Notes

Gifts may be made directly to individual faculty; however, grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts are awarded to the university – not to the individual researcher.

 

Consulting is an independent effort by the faculty member, unattached to the institution. Refer to the Faculty Handbook (under 13.3 Policy on Professional Commitment of Faculty) for rules governing consulting

 

*Although F&A does not apply to gifts, OIA does charge a management fee based on balance in the account.