Working with Sponsors: Michigan

UM Research Relations with Sponsors:
Working with The State of Michigan and Local Governments

DRDA maintains an office responsible for sponsored relations between the University and State and local governments. Research and other sponsored activities are monitored by DRDA which provides proposal development and grant administrative services to faculty and staff seeking support from state and local government agencies. DRDA serves as a point of contact for any State and local government agency wishing access the various services available through the University.

The State of Michigan has 18 executive departments, 83 counties, 534 municipalities, and 1242 townships. Efforts are made to keep informed of opportunities with state/local govern-ments and to keep them informed of the contributions University personnel can make to their research and public service needs. Due to the number of state departments and numerous localities, agreement formats offered by state/local governments vary considerably and may contain provisions that are inconsistent with the policies of the University. Therefore, it is essential that each agreement be reviewed by DRDA prior to acceptance or initiation of work.

Subject to general policies and procedures of the University, discussions regarding the technical statement of work should be carried out by the faculty member who will serve as Project Director. However, faculty members are not authorized to negotiate the general terms and conditions of agreements, but should refer such negotiations to DRDA. For further information call or visit Gayle C. Jackson, Room 1038, Wolverine Tower, 3003 South State Street, 764-7243 (gjackson@umich.edu).