RDS helps IU faculty on all campuses find funding and develop, route, and refine proposals and fellowship applications across all disciplines. The team supports research, creative activity, and humanistic work; offers workshops and trainings; maintains relationships with major funders; and actively manages hundreds of projects at any time. Faculty across all campuses can access these curated resources and expertise via the RDS request form.
About Research Development Teams
Leadership
Chris Liu
Associate Vice President for Research Development
Phone: (317) 274-1014
Email: liuchr@iu.edu
Jen Lawrence
Assistant Vice President for Research Development Services
Phone: (317) 278-5648
Email: jennlawr@iu.edu
Faculty Development and Limited Submissions
Mike Famiano
Director of Research and Faculty Development
Phone: (317) 274-1010
Email: mfamiano@iu.edu
Christina Soeurt
Assistant Director of Research and Faculty Development
Phone: (317) 274-0153
Email: cmsoeurt@iu.edu
Alicia Gahimer
Programs & Operations Manager
Phone: (317) 278-0249
Email: algahime@iu.edu
Operations Management
Sarah Traylor
Outreach and Operations Manager
Phone: (812) 856-5342
Email: straylo@iu.edu
Darla Campbell
Senior Administrative Secretary
Phone: (317) 274-2877
Email: darlcamp@iu.edu
Stephanie Heichelbech
Administrative Assistant and Project Coordinator
Email: heichels@iu.edu
Proposal Development Services
Carlotta Arthur
Executive Director of Proposal Development Services
Email: carlarth@iu.edu
Anthony Andersson
Research Development Specialist
Email: andersaw@iu.edu
Brendan Devine
Associate Research Development Specialist
Email: bdevine@iu.edu
Dawn Foster
Sr. Research Development Specialist
Email: fosterdw@iu.edu
Kit Heintzman
Research Development Specialist
Email: kheintzm@iu.edu
Jamie Kirkley
Principal Research Development Specialist
Email: jkirkley@iu.edu
Alison Miller
Research Development Specialist
Email: almomill@iu.edu
Cynthia Smith
Associate Research Development Specialist
Email: cynsmit@iu.edu
Alex Zimmerman
Research Development Specialist
Email: alexzimm@iu.edu
Pre-Award Services
Mary Beth Novy
Director, Pre-award Services
Email: mabeschm@iu.edu
Henry Barnes
Pre-Award Services Specialist
Email: hnbarnes@iu.edu
Marlys Barr
Pre-Award Services Specialist
Email: marjbarr@iu.edu
Emily Castle
Email: efcastle@iu.edu
Jessica Daniel
Pre-Award Services Specialist
Phone: (317) 274-1892
Email: jldaniel@iu.edu
Melanie Keller
Pre-Award Services Specialist
Email: melanie@iu.edu
Amber Knox
Pre-Award Services Specialist
Email: knoxa@iu.edu
Cheridan Ross
Pre-Award Services Specialist
Email: cherross@iu.edu
Kat Russo
Pre-Award Services Specialist
Email: katrusso@iu.edu
Destini Simpson
Pre-Award Services Specialist
Email: destsimp@iu.edu
Julie Wasserman
Pre-Award Services Specialist
Email: jkwasser@iu.edu
Team-Based Research Development
Joshua Moore
Executive Director of Team-Based Research and Development
Phone: (317) 274-3548
Email: moorejom@iu.edu
Allyson Boyington
Associate Director of Team-Based Research and Development
Phone:
Email: aboying@iu.edu
Corporate and Foundation Relations and Proposal Support
Cory Rutz
Executive Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations
Phone: (812) 855-4090
Email: cjrutz@iu.edu
Clarissa Tester
Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Phone: (317) 278-5024
Email: clrthomp@iu.edu
Amjad Alrehaili
Assistant Director of Foundation Relations
Phone: (317) 278-2270
Email: amalreha@iu.edu
Erica Burns
Assistant Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
Phone: (317) 278-5040
Email: erberns@iu.edu
Shaylee Correll
Stewardship & Operations Manager
Phone: (317) 278-5058
Email: srcorrel@iu.edu
Beth Grant
Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
Phone: (812) 856-2026
grantbe@iu.edu
Angel Nathan
Associate Director of Foundation Relations
Email: nathana@iu.edu
Faculty Prestigious Awards
Andrew McLaren
Faculty Prestigious Awards Specialist
Email: andmclar@iu.edu
Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute
The Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) provides access to resources and expertise, including scientific review, that will accelerate the translation of health sciences research and health care delivery into competitive external grant submissions.
There are 6 teams based on different content expertise:
- Community, Healthcare Delivery, & Implementation Science
- Concepts to Clinic
- Human Health & Biomedical Technology
- Networks, Complex Systems & Health
- Pediatric Sciences
- Structural & Social Determinants of Health
Institute for Advanced Study
The Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) supports the research and creative activity of faculty, and brings to campus distinguished scholars, scientists, public figures, and artists to deliver lectures, meet with students, and collaborate with faculty.
1. Who can use Research Development Services (RDS) and what projects are prioritized?
Faculty on all campuses are encouraged to contact RDS. Projects or activities referenced in the IU 2030 Strategic Plan will receive priority.
2. What’s the difference between the Office for Research Administration (ORA) and RDS?
In a nutshell, ORA helps you make sure a proposal is accepted by the agency for review (compliance), and RDS helps you navigate the proposal preparation process by providing budget and grantsmanship support to ensure that your proposal is reviewed as favorably as possible. RDS is an optional, value-added service.
3. Does ORA still provide proposal preparation and routing support?
No, these services are now provided by Pre-Award Services in RDS. All proposals for external funding still must route to ORA for final review and approval prior to submission. RDS can help guide you through this process.
4. Do you work only on proposals submitted to federal funding agencies?
While many RDS-supported proposals are submitted to federal agencies (e.g., NSF, DOE, NIH, NEH, NEA), RDS specialists support faculty applying for funding from a myriad of sponsors including state programs, foundations, and corporations. IU's Corporate Relations and Foundation Relations team is a part of RDS, and can provide additional support to faculty seeking private, nongovernmental funding.
5. I’m working on a resubmission. Are RDS services available to me?
Absolutely. RDS specialists can discuss how to address reviewers’ comments and incorporate suggestions into your revised proposal.
6. Will Proposal Development Services (PDS) assist me with my proposal for an internal funding program at IU?
No. PDS Services are available only for externally funded opportunities.
7. How much do RDS services cost?
Services are available at no cost to IU faculty members.
"This is the first time I've worked with PDS on a grant application. I found it is really helpful to have a clear timeline and to have a sense on how the application looks from a person who is not in the specific research area. My specialist's comments led to some crucial modifications to the proposal. I felt very fortunate to have access to the services provided by PDS. I cannot overstate my appreciation for their time and effort." -Associate Professor
"PDS support was really important to me. As a first-time applicant to the NSF CAREER program, I greatly benefitted from PDS support, including workshops, resources, and information, as well as one-on-one consultation." -Assistant Professor
"In addition to a better final product, my consultant's involvement in the proposal development process reduced the overall stress involved in putting together a quality proposal within a short amount of time during a busy time of the semester. I am grateful that this service is available, and I will definitely recommend it to others and use it again in the future." -Associate Professor