Division of Research
Research Strategy and Development
Key Areas of Expertise
Brown faculty, staff and student researchers considering a new research idea or funding opportunity are encouraged to reach out to RSD early for support across numerous areas.
RSD staff can help you:
- Identify a match between research interests and funding opportunities
- Strategically align research goals with a funding agency’s mission
- Develop nontechnical proposal components, such as broader narratives, graphics and visuals, and assist with soliciting institutional support letters
- Enhance your grant writing and proposal narrative
- Identify and pursue prestigious nominations and honorifics
- Navigate the limited submission process at Brown and apply for relevant funding
Contact RSD
For general inquiries, Brown researchers can contact RSD at orsd@brown.edu. For specific needs, consult the listing of RSD team members and their designated areas of support.
Meet the RSD Team
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Edel Minogue, Ph.D.
Areas of Expertise Major initiatives, research strategy and teams -
Betsy Stubblefield Loucks '99, Sc.M., MBA
Areas of Expertise Public Heath; IBES; DEEPS -
Frances Terry, MPH
Assistant Director, Research DevelopmentAreas of Expertise BioMed Departments; Centers and Institutes; CLPS -
Vanessa Lazar
Assistant Director, Research DevelopmentAreas of Expertise Major federal awards in support of University strategic research priorities -
Margaret Manning
Assistant Director, Limited Submissions and Internal FundingAreas of Expertise Internal Funds and Limited Submissions -
Susan Weiner, Ph.D.
Areas of Expertise Prestigious Nominations -
Neil Calabro, J.D.
Research Strategy and Development Project ManagerAreas of Expertise Project management for federal proposals of all sizes, research intelligence, data management
Additional Proposal Support
For assistance in the areas of social sciences, humanities, physical sciences and University administrative units such as the Library, Graduate School and Provost’s Office, contact Research Management Support at grants@brown.edu.