Research Administration
Office of Sponsored Programs
The Office of Sponsored Programs’ (OSP) primary mission is to serve UMCES faculty and administration by assisting in identifying funding opportunities and facilitating the proposal submission process, negotiating awards and assisting with post-award administration. We work to provide friendly, knowledgeable and accurate information regarding federal, sponsor, and institution policies and procedures.
CONTACT INFORMATION: osp@umces.edu
UMCES/DHHS F&A Rate Agreement (valid through 6/30/2023)
Contacts and General Proposal Information
| Submitting organization | University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science |
|---|---|
| Address for official correspondence | Office of Sponsored Programs University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science 2020 Horns Point Road Cambridge, Maryland 21613-0775 osp@umces.edu |
| Type of organization | State institution of higher education Educational, non-land grant public university |
| Performing organization | UMCES unit/laboratory |
| Congressional Districts | UA & HPL: MD-001 CBL & MDSG: MD-005 AL: MD-006 IMET: MD-007 IAN: MD-003 |
| County/9-digit Zip codes | UA & HPL: Dorchester, 21613-0755 AL: Allegany, 21532-2307 CBL: Calvert, 20688-0038 MDSG: Prince George’s, 20740-3210 IMET: Baltimore, 21202-3183 IAN: Anne Arundel, 21401-3475 |
| Tax Status | 170(c)(1) – Not subject to federal income tax |
| Federal Employee ID/Tax ID | 52-6002033 |
| Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)</strong | 021463831 |
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | JHTYTGKYWLL9 |
| Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code | 1RAD5 |
| North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) | 541715 |
| NSF Organization/Awardee Code | 00-210-300-60 |
| ASAP (Automated Standard Application for Payments) Recipient ID | 2465637 |
| Institutional Assurance numbers | IACUC: D16-00606 (A4160-01) IMET (UMD) IACUC: A3200-01 Federal wide assurance for human subjects (FWA): FWA00017005 IRB (proxy through UMCP): IRB00000474 |
| Federal audit agency | DHHS, Office of Cost Allocation, Mid-Atlantic Field Office 7700 Wisconsin Ave, Ste. 2300 Bethesda, MD 20857 Point of contact: Lucy Siow, 301-492-4855 |
| Fringe benefit rates | UMCES does not have a fringe benefit rate agreement. Actual costs are charged. Fringe benefits expressed as a rate should always indicate that they are estimated – generally 35% for regular employees and 8% for hourly. |
| F&A Rates (DHHS agreement dated November 4, 2019) | On campus- 7/1/2023 until amended: 55% Off campus (if more than 50% of project is performed off campus): 26% Maryland State Agencies: 26% CESU: 17.5% |
| Authorizing Institutional Official | Dave Nemazie, Vice President for Government Relations and Chief Operating Officer dnemazie@umces.edu 410-221-2006 Kiscia Cannon, Office of Sponsored Programs kcannon@umces.edu |
| Financial Contact | Gordon Williams, Senior Sponsored Programs Administrator Office of Sponsored Programs gwilliams@umces.edu |
| Vice President for Government Relations and Chief Operating Officer | Dave Nemazie dnemazie@umces.edu 410-221-2006 |
| Comptroller | Beth Pinder bpinder@umces.edu 410-221-2011 |
| Payment Address | Office of the Comptroller, UMCES 2020 Horns Point Road Cambridge, MD 21613 comptrollers-office@umces.edu |
GRA Stipends:
UMCES (including IMET) General Stipend Levels (updated April 10, 2025):
GRA II $34,681 | GRA III $35,681
Student Graduate In-State Tuition:
Please see current UMCP Rates.
Meal and Mileage Reimbursement Rates:
Standard Meal Per Diem Rates: Breakfast: $13; Lunch: $15; Dinner: $28: Daily Total: $56
Mileage Reimbursement Rate for Use of Personal Vehicle on State Business: $0.58 cents per mile
Mission: “The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science has a unique statutory mandate to conduct a comprehensive scientific program to develop and apply predictive ecology for the improvement and preservation of Maryland’s physical environment. This mission is accomplished through research, education and public service.”
Page updated April 2, 2026