{"id":292,"date":"2024-10-01T09:08:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T14:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/research-administration\/?page_id=292"},"modified":"2026-10-20T15:34:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T20:34:44","slug":"tools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/research-administration\/tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Toolbox"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-quick-links\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/research-administration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/577\/2025\/05\/Office-of-Research-Handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Division of Research Handbook (PDF)<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/research-administration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/577\/2026\/06\/budget-development-tool_rev-20260604.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Budget Development Tool (XLSX)<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/research-administration\/tools\/frequently-requested-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frequently Requested Information<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-uwm-division-of-research-handbook\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">UWM Division of Research Handbook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/research-administration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/577\/2025\/05\/Office-of-Research-Handbook.pdf\">UWM Division of Research Handbook (PDF)<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-tools\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following tools can assist Principal Investigators and administrative staff throughout the research lifecycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/research-administration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/577\/2026\/07\/UWM-Office-of-Research-Record-Retention-Guidance.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UWM Division of Research Record Retention Guidance(DOCX)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/research-administration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/577\/2026\/06\/2026-2027-Fringe-Benefit-Rates.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Current Detailed Fringe Benefit Rates Breakdown (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dmptool.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Data Management Plan Development Tool (DMP Tool)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wisc.huronecc.com\/ecc\/initWelcomeRedirect.action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employee Compensation Compliance (ECC Tool)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/research-administration\/tools\/frequently-requested-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frequently Requested Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pivot.proquest.com\/session\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIVOT Funding-RP Database<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.powerbi.com\/Redirect?action=OpenApp&amp;appId=d1043ffe-5512-461d-a6b0-2fb6c37deb1e&amp;ctid=0bca7ac3-fcb6-4efd-89eb-6de97603cf21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proposal, Award, and Expenditure Dashboard (UWM Only)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/research-administration\/proposal-resources\/ramp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RAMP \u2013 Research Administration Management Portal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/panthers.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/r\/sites\/OOR-DL\/Proposal%20Development\/RR-Chart-Template-1-PropDev-Rev-Sub-2-18-21.pdf?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=Leg2bI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roles &amp; Responsibilities Matrix for Extramural and Selected Intramural Sponsored Projects (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/panthers.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/r\/sites\/OOR-DL\/Award%20Acceptance%20%20Management\/tax-exempt-status.pdf?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=81gFkj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UW System Tax-Exempt Status Letter (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/institutional-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UWM Office of Assessment and Institutional Research (OAIR)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/secu\/policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UWM Secretary of the University &#8211; Policies and Procedures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wiser.wisc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WISER<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick Links UWM offers a variety of online tools and resources to support faculty and principal investigators in managing and conducting research efficiently. 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