Setting Up a New International Presence

Contact International Operations at globalhub@umaryland.edu to discuss how you can take advantage of the services of UMB's affiliate, the Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC).

UMB personnel and UMB itself cannot do this directly, but MGIC can facilitate these activities. 

UMB representatives, departments, centers, and institutes may not open offices outside the US or register independent international entities. However, UMB may request that MGIC establish a new country office to meet UMB's research and programming requirements.

The timeline to register a new office outside the US depends on several factors, including the requirements of that country's government. Unless MGIC is already established in that country, please engage International Operations early on in your planning process.

Here are the steps in the process:

1. Reach out to International Operations via globalhub@umaryland.edu as soon as possible to determine feasibility and timelines.
2. Prepare a proposal to engage MGIC in carrying out your project/program in collaboration with International Operations.
3. Submit the proposal to your dean for approval.
4. In collaboration with International Operations, present the approved proposal to the MGIC Board of Directors.
5. International Operations and MGIC leadership will conduct an assessment, draw up a new presence plan, and present the plan to the MGIC Board.
6. If approved, MGIC will arrange legal registration in the country. You will be asked to provide certain information about your planned activities as part of this process.
7. Work closely with the start-up lead, who is appointed by the MGIC President to establish an operational presence in that country.