Letters of Collaboration or Support

What is this offering?

Grant proposals may be strengthened by a letter of collaboration or support detailing MICHR offerings you will use to meet the research goals outlined in your proposal.

MICHR has various offerings available to the research community. If you need a tailored plan to support your research goals, please discuss options with your MICHR contact.

Requesting a Letter of Collaboration or Support

In alignment with sponsor requirements, please use one of the following paths for requesting a letter.

Requesting a Letter of Collaboration
Please use the following standard process to request a letter of collaboration:

  1. Download this template
  2. Use the MICHR boilerplate to customize your grant with the appropriate offerings.
  3. Email [email protected] and include:
    • The completed letter
    • The relevant language – or a copy of the grant section – that describes MICHR’s anticipated role, resources, services, or other commitments. Please confirm the information provided includes all references in the application to support or commitments from MICHR.
    • If applicable, the name of the MICHR contact with whom each element of support has been discussed.
    • The name and contact information of the person who should receive the completed letter.
    • Your deadline.

Requesting a Letter of Support
Please use the following standard process to request a letter of support:

  1. Download this template. Use the MICHR boilerplate to customize your letter with the appropriate offerings.
  2. Customize the template with basic information about your proposal and the MICHR offerings you will use.
  3. Email the completed letter to [email protected] and include:
    • The name of the proposal and the name of the PI.
    • The name of anyone at MICHR you worked with to customize support for your letter.
    • The name and contact information for the person who should receive the completed letter.
    • Your deadline.

Who can use this offering?

U-M researchers who need a MICHR letter of collaboration or support to include in their grant application.

If you wish to highlight MICHR support that is fundamental to the general research environment at U-M and available to any researcher, you may not need a letter of collaboration or support. Consider including such information in the Facilities & Other Resources section of your grant proposal using this boilerplate language.

When should I contact MICHR about this offering?

The time required to develop a customized plan will vary based on the complexity of your project.

Generally, please allow seven business days for processing a letter of collaboration or support. A PDF of your signed letter on MICHR letterhead will be emailed to the person you specify.

The pricing/recharge rates for MICHR services are available at the page linked below.

Current pricing/recharge rates