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Resources

Core Research Facilities

Core Research Facilities

Facilities that provide shared access to specialized equipment, technologies, and expert staff that support research across disciplines. These facilities enhance research capabilities and promote collaboration.

Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR)

Provides comprehensive veterinary care, animal housing, and research support services to investigators using animal models. The department partners with researchers to ensure high standards of animal welfare and regulatory compliance. 

Forms and Policies

Forms

Commonly used research administration and compliance forms required throughout the proposal and award lifecycle. Forms are organized to support efficient and timely submissions.

Policies

Research policies outline institutional and regulatory requirements that govern the conduct of research. This section provides access to official policies that ensure compliance, integrity, and responsible research practices.

InfoEd

InfoEd

The University’s electronic research administration system used to create, route, submit, and track proposals and awards. 
 

InfoEd Assistance

Training resources and help guides to support navigating the InfoEd system - including proposal development, submission and routing process. 

Institutional Codes and Information

Institutional Codes and Information

Institutional identifiers and information are commonly required for grant applications and sponsored project submissions.

Researchers can access key codes, numbers, and organizational details frequently requested by funding agencies and sponsor portals.

International Collaboration

International Collaboration

Explore opportunities to build global research partnerships, access international funding programs, and expand the impact of your work through collaborations with institutions and researchers around the world.

Post Award

Post Award

Resources to support researchers after funding is received, including award setup, financial management, and ongoing compliance. Guidance is provided to help ensure successful project administration.

Proposal Preparation and Submission

Proposal Preparation and Submission

Outlines the steps and requirements for submitting proposals for internal review and sponsor submission. Resources are provided to help ensure proposals are complete, compliant, and submitted on time.
 

Lead Time Rules

Lead times refer to the required period for initiating and submitting proposals to ensure adequate internal review, compliance checks, and approval routing. 

  • Proposals with subrecipients (subcontracts) or UToledo is the subrecipient: at least fifteen business days prior to submission deadline;
  • Proposals without subrecipients: at least ten business days prior to the proposal submission deadline.

Research Affiliate

Research Affiliate

Research Affiliates are external partners working with UToledo faculty, facilities, and expertise. Affiliates collaborate on research, innovation, and workforce development initiatives.

Research Centers and Institutes

Research Centers and Institutes

Bring together faculty from across disciplines to advance the specialized areas of research innovation. These units support collaboration, provide focused expertise, and help drive externally funded research that addresses regional, national, and global challenges.

Training

Training

Meet institutional, sponsor, and regulatory requirements for conducting research responsibly.

Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research

Engages students in hands‑on research experiences under faculty mentorship. The Office of Undergraudate Research provides information on programs, resources, and support for student research.

University Libraries 

University Libraries

Offers research support services, collections, and expertise to assist with literature searches, data management, and scholarly communication. These resources support research at all stages.
 

Research and Innovation
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Research and Commercialization Complex

Last Updated: 8/25/26