Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
Research and Sponsored Programs
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
Guam offers exciting research opportunities found no where else in the world.
Research at UOG is supported by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP). The ORSP supports faculty members and eligible University personnel to conduct research activities in collaboration with the various Micronesia colleges, as well as, select public and private agencies locally, nationally and internationally.
Mission
The University of Guam’s institutional mission addresses three primary foci: teaching, research, and outreach pertinent to the western Pacific region.
The major priorities of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs are to:
- Support faculty members and University personnel to conduct research activities and to successfully manage existing research and sponsored projects
- Select public and private agencies locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Seek external funding and engage in projects related to the mission and goals of the University
- Coordinating research and management studies for the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies units on agreements with Department of Navy, NPS, and other federal agencies. Currently 2.5 million in natural resources agreement studies.
At the Richard F. Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center at the University of Guam, the past is not just preserved — it’s studied, shared, and used to inform the future.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant concluded its 2025 GROW in Malojloj season with a successful final tree-planting event, where volunteers planted over 1700 trees to support watershed restoration, reduce erosion, and protect Guam’s coral reefs and water supply.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant are advancing climate resilience, forest restoration, food security, and innovative research that supports Guam’s path toward a sustainable, net-zero future. Through government and community partnerships, CIS&SG lead efforts across watersheds, fisheries, ocean energy, traditional knowledge, and regional workforce development.
Over 125 community members joined NAVFAC Marianas and the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant for a Brown Tree Snake Control Workshop and Snake Hunt at Gab Gab Beach, aimed at curbing the spread of the invasive species from Guam. The event combined education, live demonstrations, and hands-on conservation action under the theme “Learn. Spot. Protect Native Species of the Marianas!” Participants learned safe capture techniques and contributed to the removal of several snakes during the evening hunt. The initiative, supported by agencies including USDA-WS, USGS, and DOAG, underscores Guam’s ongoing commitment to protecting native biodiversity and preventing the brown tree snake’s spread to neighboring islands.
The University of Guam Regional Center for Public Policy is entering a new phase focused on Pacific research and regional collaboration. Under the leadership of Interim Director Chirag M. Bhojwani and SBPA Dean Dr. Roseann Jones, the center is redefining its strategic direction to address pressing public policy issues across the islands. With expertise in economics, regional planning, and governance, the team aims to strengthen UOG’s role as a hub for data-driven decision-making and policy development in the Pacific.
Policy / Procedure Statement
This policy makes available the policy requirements that serve the terms and conditions of pre-award and post awards. By accepting an award, Principal Investigators and the Project Team agree to comply with the requirements in the ORSP Policy Statement. Notices of policy changes published in the RRPM can supersede information in the ORSP Procedures, Regulations, and Policies Manual. ORSP will incorporates these notices into the annual update of this manual.
Reason for the Policy/Procedure
To enforce best practices for pre-award and post-award.
Scope of Policy/Procedure and Exclusions
All members of the University community are affected by this policy/procedure, except minors.
Who Should Read this Policy/Procedure
This Policy/Procedure is intended for the personnel responsible for Pre-award, Post-award (grant management) including Principal Investigators (PI), Co-PI, Grant Program Managers, and other grant team members.
Responsibilities
Compliance, monitoring, and review
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs maintains this manual and in responsible for making sure it is kept updated, posted on the UOG website, and manages the required three (3) year comprehensive review.
Records management
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs keeps this manual.
Feedback
University staff and students may provide feedback about this document by emailing orsp@triton.uog.edu
Download the ORSP Policy Manual
Institutional Data
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Applicant Organization Address Phone/Fax Website |
University of Guam 303 University Drive UOG Station Mangilao, GU 96913-1800 (671) 735-2990 |
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Organization Type |
Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education |
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Federal Tax Status |
Exempt under as an instrumentality of the Territory of Guam |
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Current UOG W-9 |
Updated PDF copy: (see link below) |
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Current UOG W-8EX |
Available from UOG Business Office upon request |
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U.S. Congressional District |
GU-001 |
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DUNS Number |
7799081510000 |
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Employer ID Number (EID) |
98-0032933 |
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SAM.gov Registration |
STATUS: ACTIVE; 10/21/2020 - 10/21/2021 |
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Guam Business License # |
Updated PDF copy: (see link below) |
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Certificates of Insurance |
To request information on the University of Guam’s certificates of insurance, please contact UOG Legal Counsel Anthony Camacho (arcmacho@triton.uog.edu) |
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Animal Welfare Assurance (AWA)# |
https://www.uog.edu/research/institutional-animal-care-and-use-committee |
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Human Subjects Assurance # |
Federal-wide Assurance (FWA) number:00000905 Expires: 07/03/2022 |
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CAGE Code |
1LRX2 |
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FICE Code |
003935 |
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NCES IPEDS ID# |
240754 |
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Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) ID# |
00393500 |
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ASAP Recipient ID |
6637846 |
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Land Grant Status |
1862 Land-Grant University |
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Sea Grant Status |
2012 Sea Grant Coherent Area Program |
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Space Grant Status |
Hawaii Space Grant Consortium (member) |
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Cognizant Federal Agency |
U.S. Department of Health and Social Services 200 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20201 |
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Cognizant Audit Agency |
U.S. Department of Health and Social Services 200 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20201
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Authorized Organizational Representatives (AOR) |
Dr. Rachael T. Leon Guerrero Vice Provost of Research & Sponsored Programs (671) 735-2170 |
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Indirect Cost |
Indirect Cost Rate as of 2018 (see link below) |
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Current Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Rates |
Effective 10/01/2017—09/30/2020, Rate is 41% (MTDC) On-Campus Effective 10/01/2017—09/30/2020, Rate is 20% (MTDC) Off-Campus |
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F&A Base F&A Base “cont.” |
Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC) - as defined in Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200.68:
"MTDC means all direct salaries and wages, applicable fringe benefits, materials and supplies, services, travel, and subawards and subcontracts up to the first $25,000 of each subaward or subcontract (regardless of the period of performance of the subawards and subcontracts under the award). MTDC excludes equipment, capital expenditures, charges for patient care, rental costs, tuition remission, scholarships and fellowships, participant support costs and the portion of each subaward and subcontract in excess of $25,000. Other items may only be excluded when necessary to avoid a serious inequity in the distribution of indirect costs, and with the approval of the cognizant agency for indirect costs."
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Current Fringe Benefit Rates |
For UOG employees: 6.2% part-time employees AND 42% full-time employees For RCUOG employees: 7.65% part-time employees AND approx. 20% of full-time employee’s salary |
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Current Tuition Rates |
See link below |
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Current Per Diem Rates |
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Audited Financial Statements |
https://www.uog.edu/administration/administration-finance/financial-reports
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Annual Audit Reports (Formerly A-133 Audits) |
https://www.uog.edu/administration/administration-finance/financial-reports#auditedfinancials
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Grant Listings
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Leon Guerrero T. Rachael
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Peralta Taitano A. Pamela
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Santos B. Jerica
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Duenas Luke
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Valencia A. Zenaida
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OPPORTUNITIES FEED:
This opportunity aims to support research projects that address critical challenges facing Micronesia's coastal ecosystems, communities, and economies.
Althea Tapales, a 2018 alumna from UOG who is now attending medical school at the University of Vermont, has been awarded the Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Fellowship for 2023-2024.
Participating undergrads can earn $500 monthly stipends.
UOG and GCC students and recent graduates are invited to take a survey related to mental health during the pandemic.
NASA Guam Space Grant is seeking undergraduate STEM majors for its internship program next semester. Apply by July 16!