UWM offers a variety of online tools and resources to support faculty and principal investigators in managing and conducting research efficiently. These tools are designed to assist with tasks such as finding funding opportunities, managing grants, collaborating on research, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
UWM Office of Research Handbook
The UWM Office of Research Handbook (PDF) is designed to provide helpful guidance and detailed information about research-related processes, services, and support available at the university. This handbook is intended to complement, not replace, official documents by offering practical insights for navigating the research landscape at UWM.
Tools
The following tools can assist Principal Investigators and administrative staff throughout the research lifecycle.
- Frequently Requested Information (PDF)
- Budget Development Tool (XLSX) (Revised 05/09/2025)
- Current Detailed Fringe Benefit Rates Breakdown (PDF)
- Employee Compensation Compliance (ECC Tool)
- PIVOT Funding Database
- Data Management Plan Development Tool (DMP Tool)
- UWM Secretary of the University – Policies and Procedures
- Roles & Responsibilities Matrix for Extramural and Selected Intramural Sponsored Projects (PDF)
- UW System Tax-Exempt Status Letter (PDF)
- Proposal, Award, and Expenditure Dashboard (UWM Only)
- UWM Campus Building Addresses with ZIP+4 Codes (PDF)
- UWM Office of Assessment and Institutional Research (OAIR)
- WISPER
- WISER