Welcome, faculty!

Research Development (RD) supports faculty research in a variety of ways as outlined below. Check out our services and learn more about how we can serve you.

  • Schedule a one-on-one coaching session or participate in the PI Academy to plan how you will build and/or sustain your research program at KSU.

    plan for success
  • We can help you identify sponsors to make your research goals a reality. We also facilitate internal funding opportunities that can help you complete a needs assessment or obtain preliminary data for your grant applications.

    find funding browse projects
  • Grantsmanship is an art, and we are here to help you hone your craft. Through on-demand resources, workshops, grant-writing programs, and proposal reviews, we can support you in transforming your idea into a successful proposal.

    write successful grant proposals
  • Research is increasingly becoming a team science. We can help you find collaborators with complementary expertise and recruit students and post-docs to build your research team. Our interdisciplinary research communities  are a great starting point.

    build your team
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Our Team

Professional headshot of Heather Abbott

Heather Abbott

Director of Research Development and Professor of Chemistry


Professional headshot of Sierra Hovet

Sierra Hovet

Research Development Specialist

 


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Katrina Colbeck

Administrative Assistant


Learn more about the team