Investigator Resources

What we can do for you

The ADR Office works to help investigators in the following ways:

  • Alert faculty about large proposal/center solicitations.
  • Conduct information sessions about major competitions.
  • Assist with the coordination of the proposal process.
  • Coordinate red team reviews.
  • Identify resources for graphic art and technical editing support.
  • Recommend methods of identifying funding opportunities.
  • Prompt faculty about limited competitions.
  • Partner with faculty in refining their funding strategies to increase the likelihood of success.
  • Conduct a variety of workshops including NSF CAREER awards and various Young Investigator Programs.

For more information and assistance, contact the team at ADRresdev@umich.edu or fill out this form.

Meet the Research Development Team

Rick Vanden Heuvel

Director, Research Development

Elaine Meinzer

Assistant Director, Research Development

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Beth Jakubowski

Research Proposal Manager

Joanne Navarre

Development Specialist