Research Development Services


Research Development Services (RDS) advances research capacity and competitiveness at Texas A&M University by supporting faculty in securing external funding and developing strategic research initiatives.

Core Functions

  • Provides proposal development support including writing, formatting, editing and strategic reviews.
  • Facilitates early career faculty development through workshops, consultations and mentoring.
  • Supports large, multidisciplinary and strategic funding opportunities.
  • Manages the limited submission process for Texas A&M University, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and Texas A&M Health Science Center (HSC).

Services

Proposal Support

Offers assistance with strategic proposal reviews, document editing, graphics and formatting.

Workshops and Training

Provides sessions like NIH Grantwriting, NSF CAREER programs and broader impacts planning.

Faculty Resources

Includes online training courses, faculty development calendars and educational outreach programs.

Large Proposal Development

Delivers dedicated services for pursuing multidisciplinary and strategic funding opportunities.

Initiatives

Early Career Development

Hosts programs like “Getting to Know NSF,” CAREER Proposal Development workshops and NIH training.

Special Strategic Projects

Offers tailored support for high-priority funding opportunities.

Education and Outreach Expo

Provides resources for integrating research grants with educational activities.

Personnel

Jorja Kimball, Ph.D.

Executive Director Research Development Services Division of Research Regent’s Fellow

Laurie S. Garton, Ph.D.

Associate Director Research Development Services Division of Research

Gabriel Rivera, MBA

Associate Director of Large Proposals Research Development Services Division of Research

Megan A. Bergeron, Ph.D., CRA

Senior Research Development Officer Research Development Services Division of Research

Shannon Eyre

Senior Administrative Coordinator Research Development Services Division of Research

Gabriella Keanaaina, MBA

Limited Submission Coordinator Research Development Services Division of Research

K. Lance Kelly, Ph.D.

Senior Research Development Officer  Research Development Services Division of Research

Additional Contact Information

Address

Research Development Services
Texas A&M University
1111 Research Parkway, TAMU 2403
College Station, TX 77843-2403

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