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Office of Institutional Advancement | Corporate and Foundation Relations
Partner with UMBC
UMBC’s Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) team builds and supports long-term partnerships between UMBC and regional, national and global corporations and foundations. We facilitate high-value partnerships that benefit the business community and support UMBC’s mission to prepare talented and diverse students to meet the needs of the 21st century.
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Research
Leverage UMBC’s world-class faculty and facilities to solve problems and drive innovation.
Are you a Corporation looking for a University Partnership?
Research Initiatives at UMBC
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Read our Inquiring Minds publication to learn more about Research and Creative Achievement at UMBC
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Understand our inclusive Research Culture
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Watch GRIT-X Inspiring Talks by UMBC Researchers
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View Core Facilities, where UMBC provides easy access to a variety of shared core facilities.
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University of Maryland, Baltimore County is a top-ranked national university with an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement.
Global Rankings and R1 Research Status
Inclusive excellence, equity, and diversity
Access to Talent
Engage with UMBC’s talent to strengthen your workforce.
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Corporate and Foundation Stories
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Genentech and UMBC: a Scientific Collaboration
UMBC and Genentech enjoy a growing scientific collaboration and a deep shared commitment to increase diversity among future leaders in science, technology, engineering and related fields. The Genentech-Meyerhoff Graduate Fellowship program was initiated in 2021 with a 5 year commitment to support two students per year, providing summer research opportunities at the Genentech campus in South San Francisco. The benefit of the partnership expands beyond the Fellows, when Genentech scientists present their research on campus as part of the Genentech Seminar Series.
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Jack Kent Cook Foundation Partners with UMBC to Support Students
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. Recognizing UMBC’s record of advancing underrepresented students in STEM, the Foundation awarded $1 million in grants to the University in support of these efforts. The grant is split between current use and endowed funding to support current, incoming, and future STEM undergraduate students with financial need.
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Constellation and UMBC Build a Multi-faceted Strategic Partnership
Constellation and UMBC have established a robust partnership focused on sustainability, community engagement, and advanced research. This collaboration encompasses initiatives such as research projects exploring clean energy technologies, internship opportunities for students to gain practical experience in the energy sector, and joint community outreach programs promoting environmental stewardship. Through this strategic alliance, Constellation and UMBC are driving innovation in sustainable practices while providing students with valuable learning experiences and contributing to the advancement of environmental consciousness within the local community and beyond.
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Additional Resources
Workforce Development
For Faculty & Staff
Support for Entrepreneurs
Philanthropy
Strategic Investment
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Linda Kidder Yarlott, PhD
Associate Director, Industry Research Development
(410) 455-2604
lyarlot1@umbc.edu
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Address
1000 Hilltop Circle
ADM 7th Fl.
Baltimore, MD, 21250
Phone Number
410-455-8652