
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
Services
Initiatives
Hosts programs like “Getting to Know NSF,” CAREER Proposal Development workshops and NIH training.
Offers tailored support for high-priority funding opportunities.
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- jkimball@tamu.edu
- (979) 458-5794

Laurie S. Garton, Ph.D.
Associate Director Research Development Services Division of Research- lsgarton@tamu.edu
- (979) 458-5243

Gabriel Rivera, MBA
Associate Director of Large Proposals Research Development Services Division of Research- rivera@tamu.edu
- (979) 862-1860

Megan A. Bergeron, Ph.D., CRA
Senior Research Development Officer Research Development Services Division of Research- megan.bergeron@tamu.edu
- (979) 458-1861

Shannon Eyre
Senior Administrative Coordinator Research Development Services Division of Research- seyre@tamu.edu
- (979) 862-6437

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- k.lancekelly@tamu.edu
- (979) 458-4280