Office of Research Services (ORS) - Pre-Award Services Pre-Award Contact Information Linda Daugherty, Manager Andrea Uhl, Grants & Contracts Administrator Pre-Award assists faculty and staff as they prepare proposals and negotiate contracts, crafts institutional policy, informs the campus about national and UMKC policies, conducts training programs, and provides information on funding sources and opportunities. Subscribe to the ORS Listserv to be informed about funding opportunities. Join the Community of Science (COS) for funding opportunities.