OSP Monthly: Did you know: OSP is the AOR?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:25:06 -0400

The Office of Sponsored Programs Training Team presents our new series OSP Monthly: Did you know? In this series we will explore a basic topic of research administration. Please feel free to follow up with questions on the post or reach out to the OSP staff at OSPA@umbc.edu.

March Topics: OSP is the AOR and General Proposal Information for Researchers and Business Units.

Authorized Official Representatives (AOR):

Who is responsible for the formal submission of Proposals? Who/What is an AOR?
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is responsible for the formal submission of institutional proposals to Sponsors. Per UMBC signature policy, the OSP Director, Assistant Director and Managers are UMBC's designated Authorized Official Representatives (AOR). They are the only individuals authorized to represent, commit, and legally bind the University on applications and proposals submitted to sponsors. OSP submits proposals and is responsible for negotiating and executing/signing any award document (if applicable).
Additional information can be found HERE.

General Proposal Information for Researchers and Business Units:
University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) provides important information commonly required for sponsored proposal submissions, including EIN, UEI, and DUNS numbers. The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) manages submissions and compliance. This requires all proposals to be finalized by Principal Investigators, Co-Investigators, other key personnel, and departments within three business days before the sponsor deadline.

For additional commonly required information, please read the Division of Research & Creative Achievement: Sponsor Information webpage at https://research.umbc.edu/proposal-information-sponsor information/.

A summary is presented below:

UMBC Administrative Office for Award Notifications:
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Office of Sponsored Programs, ENG 329
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore MD 21250-0001.
Email: ospa@umbc.edu
Phone: 410-455-3140

UMBC Fiscal Officer/Financial Contact:
Bryan Casey
Assistant Vice President and Controller, Administration and Finance
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Administration Building, Room 424
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore MD 21250-0001.
Email: bcasey3@umbc.edu
Phone: 410-455-1489

Commonly Required Information:
Applicant Name: University of Maryland Baltimore County
Type of Organization: Public and State Controlled Institution of Higher Education
Employer ID Number (UMBC/USM EIN):
o 52-6002033
o 1-52-6002036-A6 (This EIN is to be used only with NIH/PHS and DoED)
Non-profit Status (IRS Tax Designation): 170(c)
System of Award Management (SAM) Expiration Date: 05/15/2026
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): RNKYWXURFRL5
Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS): 06-136-4808
Congressional District: MD-007.

For more information, please also read the OSP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) webpage at: https://research.umbc.edu/osp-frequently-asked-questions-faqs/.

Summary of the March Topics is presented to you by: Allison Martins Machado, OSP Specialist.