The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs assists faculty and principal investigators (PIs) wishing to conduct funded research, testing, or, to engage in research-related agreements with industry, non-profit, and governmental entities.  Working closely with the larger research administration units at the University of Michigan, the UM Office of Research (UMOR), the Office of Contract Administration (OCA), and Sponsored Programs, the UM-Flint office provides first-review of funding applications, manages grants, negotiates agreements, reports financials and monitors compliance issues.