The University of Missouri Research Board is an organization that reviews and selects proposals on a semi-annual basis that it expects to bring significant return to the University on its investment and to increase the visibility of the faculty and programs. For further information please click here to view the UM Research Board web site.

There are two types of Research Board Projects that are submitted twice a year:

1. Individual or Collaborative project
2. Special Opportunity

New Research Board Processing System

Due to the implementation of a new system for entry, please have your proposal submitted to OSP along with original signatures and the Research Board Sign-off sheet within three business days of the due date.

UM Research Board Process (Pre-award)

1. Prepare project within the Research Board System (Research Board is using 30% for fringe benefits)
2. Submit electronically to OSP for review
3. Ensure PI, Co-PI, and Chair sign on the Application Form
4. Submit the OSP-reviewed project electronically and OSP will mail the signed hard copy to the Research Board

 UM Research Board Process (Post-award)

1. After notification from Research Board that you have been awarded; submit a revised budget and provide a start date. (This has to be within 6 months of the award notification.)
2. Budget modification which exceeds amount approved by more than $500 requires prior approval from the designated campus official.
3. OSP will request a cartfield string.
4. Grant extensions must be submitted in writing to the Vice Provost for Research at least 2 months prior to the end date of the project.  Your request must besent to research@mst.edu.  This request must contain project title, project number, current project completion date, new project completion date, and reason for the extension. Anything over 12 months requires the submittal of a UM 118 form through OSP to the Research Board.  See the guideline book for further information.
5. Financial report is required within 90 days of the projects termination.  The report, approved and signed by the campus official, must list total expenditures in each budget category along with any balance returned to the Board.
6. Research Board Award Report (Technical Report) is also required 1 year following your projects termination and must be submitted to Sam Kanatzar and the OSP account manager.