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 View Profile

Laurie S. Garton, Ph.D.

Associate Director Research Development Services Division of Research View Profile

Gabriel Rivera, MBA

Associate Director of Large Proposals Research Development Services Division of Research View Profile

Megan A. Bergeron, Ph.D., CRA

Senior Research Development Officer Research Development Services Division of Research View Profile

Shannon Eyre

Senior Administrative Coordinator Research Development Services Division of Research View Profile

Gabriella Keanaaina, MBA

Limited Submission Coordinator Research Development Services Division of Research View Profile

K. Lance Kelly, Ph.D.

Senior Research Development Officer  Research Development Services Division of Research View Profile

Additional Contact Information

Address

2700 Earl Rudder Freeway
Suite 1300C
TAMU 2404
College Station, Texas 77843-2404

Additional Resources