Since the 1970s, UMB has been engaged in important public health initiatives around the world. In September 2009, the Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) was formed as a nonprofit affiliate of UMB to support the implementation of UMB's international programs.
MGIC was established to support UMB activities and projects requiring specialized engagement and infrastructure to carry out UMB's mission globally. This includes when a sustained international presence is necessary to execute UMB research and other programs in the form of dedicated personnel, physical office space, a bank account, or similar infrastructure outside the US.
MGIC establishes country offices when UMB’s international programs require them. MGIC has previously operated as a registered business entity in Botswana, Haiti, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. MGIC has also registered to do business in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Myanmar. Currently, there are no MGIC country offices in operation.
International Operations administers MGIC on behalf of UMB and activates the use of MGIC when appropriate for any department or unit to safely and effectively implement international activities.
How do I use MGIC?
One doesn't use MGIC directly. MGIC is engaged through International Operations, which administers MGIC on behalf of UMB. International Operations activates the use of MGIC when appropriate to safely and effectively implement international activities.
What would you like to do?
- Do you need help to purchase goods or services from a foreign vendor? International Operations may activate MGIC to provide an efficient resolution for your needs.
- Do you need to pay a vendor or other collaborator located outside the United States? MGIC may be used to pay foreign recipients in many situations.
- Do you need to hire an employee outside the United States? MGIC maintains global agreements with Employer of Record service providers and can often employ personnel overseas on behalf of UMB.
- Do you need on-the-ground support and facilitation in an international location? International Operations will assess your needs and whether establishing a country office is the best solution for you and for the University.
The first step is to contact us at Globalhub@umaryland.edu. Tell us what you need, and we may be able to help!