UMass Boston

Research Request

This is the first step in the research process. Be sure to fill out this form completely so your request can be processed in a timely manner. Please contact Szeman Tse with questions or concerns, thank you.

Research Request Form

Please complete the form below.

Requestor Information




Prospect to be Researched





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Level of Research
  • Brief Bio: 1 paragraph “event bio” with basic information: education, current business, brief career history, affiliations (business, non-profit, civic), and family. Financial information is not included.
  • Capacity Rating: Brief Bio, with capacity assessment based on identified assets and vetting of wealth information. Financial information is included. (1-2 paragraphs)
  • Briefing: Capacity Rating Plus. A comprehensive write-up that includes more detailed career history, affiliations (business, non-profit, civic), philanthropy, family, wealth/assets, and capacity assessment, as well as information about UMass Boston engagement and giving history. Only for qualified prospects with solicitation proposal entered in database or meeting with leadership.
  • Trip List: List of area prospects, with rating. Specify area/city, travel radius, and time parameters, as well as anchor appointments.
  • Other