Research & Grants
Before submitting any proposal or application for external funding to any sponsor (including but not limited to government agencies, private foundations, and scholarly associations), UMaine faculty and staff must submit a Notice of Intent via PARS, the university’s proposal routing system. More information is available on the Office of Research Administration website.
- Proposal Approval Routing System (PARS)
- PARS Review Tips for Chairs/Directors
- Travel and Membership Purchases
CLAS Pre-Tenure Fellowship
The annual call for CLAS Pre-Tenure Fellowships is sent to College faculty via email each fall.
Graduate FACULTY
Graduate ASSISTANTSHIPS
- CLAS Practices for Assistantship Offers
- Graduate Assistant Appointment Form (GAAF)
- Graduate School’s GA Appointment Instructions
- Example Appointment Letter, Chemistry, May 2026
- University of Maine Graduate Workers Union Collective Bargaining Agreement
- UMS Summary of Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Decision Tree for Determining GWU Membership
- UMS Payroll Calendar (GAs are paid biweekly)
- Overview of Graduate Worker Pay
- Additional Compensation Form for Graduate Assistants
- Hiring a Student
MCGILLICUDDY HUMANITIES CENTER RESOURCES
For more information on Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center Faculty grants and the most up-to-date application forms, see the McGillicuddy Humanities Center faculty grants page.
CANADIAN-AMERICAN CENTER RESOURCES
For more information on Canadian-American Center grant opportunities and resources, see the Canadian-American Center grant opportunities page.
