Intro to RD
The Research Development office at Arizona State University supports the growth of research initiatives by helping faculty, staff, and leadership secure funding and develop high-impact proposals. Our office plays a strategic role in identifying funding opportunities, fostering collaborations, and managing competitive internal and external grants. Through services including internal and seed grant facilitation, limited submissions, capture and proposal management, proposal graphics, research editing, and research events, we aim to enhance ASU’s research capacity and ensure its long-term success in the global research landscape.
Capture Management
$192M value of submitted proposals
22 proposals in health strategic category
Our Values Opportunity Management
$1.78M potential value
39 number of internal programs
$407M value of submitted proposals
12 proposals in health strategic category
Actionable Insight: Our goal is to develop products and services that offer actionable insights, providing a clear pathway for end users to implement RD’s strategic research. This includes delivering broad insights on research and funding landscapes to enable stakeholders to develop better proposals and assist leadership in strategic planning, ultimately advancing our research enterprise.
Collaborative: Across RD functions, we actively engage research faculty, staff, leaders, and other members in the RD community, supporting the execution and progression of knowledge advancement.
Empower: We foster success by providing individuals and teams with the tools, knowledge, and strategic foresight necessary to excel in their pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries.
Vince Alrich Art Director
Meet the Team
Kyle Elliott Proposal Manager
Quyen Wickham Capture Manager
Hayley Bohall Director
Terry Christenson Research Editor
Kendra Hillman Opportunity Project Coordinator
Elizabeth Sheets Research Editor Associate
Our Values
Futuristic: KE RD embraces innovation for measured impact. We approach innovative ideas and solutions with thoughtfulness and deliberation, always seeking to pave the way for future advancements.
Positioning: We strategically align people and ideas within the existing research landscape, empowering effective competition, collaboration, and contribution to the broader scientific, technological, and academic ecosystems.
Professional: As trusted professionals, we uphold a standard of excellence by consistently demonstrating expertise and competence in the ethical standards of our field. Through systematic inquiry, analysis, and application of knowledge, we actively contribute to advancements both individually and as a cohesive team.
Emily Wilcoxson Assistant Director
Laura York Proposal Manager
Graphics
$258M value of submitted graphics 58 graphics produced for proposals
$18.5M in awarded projects
84 grant proposals reviewed
Research Editing Events
1089+ registrations
37 events total
Capture Management
Capture Management gathers critical insights, cultivates relationships, and strategically positions ASU for success by planning competitive responses well before formal opportunities are announced. Our Capture Managers works proactively to ensure readiness and maximize our chances of securing key funding opportunities.
Total of 43 Inquiries: 5-Step Breakdown Process
Initial evaluation of an opportunity to determine eligibility and risk
Analysis to identify ASU capacity and other pre-teaming action items
Actions to solidify teaming and other activities to improve ASU's competitive position
Capture handoff to Proposal Manager and/or submission support team
Submission of a full proposal
Opportunity Management
We support ASU by identifying and managing limited or restricted funding opportunities, internal programs, seed grants, and faculty nominations. Our Opportunity Management function tracks performance, disseminates opportunities, facilitates internal reviews to select the most competitive proposals, and continuously enhances the quality of our PIs’ submissions.
Proposal Management Graphics
While managing every aspect of the proposal application process we apply industry best practices to ensure successful proposal submissions and facilitate collaboration across Knowledge Enterprise and other ASU divisions. We are dedicated to delivering compliant, compelling proposals on time, allowing researchers to stay focused on their work.
, senior PI led multi-unit/college teams
, individual PI led
RD’s Art Director leads the creation of visual concepts that inspire, inform, and captivate the audience. Graphics is a collaborative process working closely with teams to create compelling visuals, layouts, and designs that elevate proposals, reports, and presentations while maintaining brand consistency and clarity. By leveraging advanced design tools and techniques, we transform complex ideas into visually engaging content tailored for diverse audiences.
Total of 24 Proposals Submitted: Sponsor Breakdown
National Institutes of Health (5)
U.S. National Science Foundation (4)
United States Agency for International Development (2)
National Endowment for the Humanities (2)
Department of State (2)
Department of Energy (2)
Idaho National Laboratory (1)
U.S. Economic Development Administration (1)
Defense Security Cooperation Agency (1)
Department of Education (1)
Department of Defense (1)
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (1)
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (1)
Research Editing
RD’s Research Editing team offers free, confidential editing services to ASU faculty, research staff, and postdocs. Our editors thoroughly review grant proposals, journal manuscripts, and book proposals, and book chapters for logic, clarity, and coherence, ensuring that academic presentations are both persuasive and easy to understand. In addition to proofreading for grammar and typos, we ensure adherence to agency or journal submission guidelines, with the goal of making your research accessible and compelling to a wide range of reviewers.
Total of 115 Unique ASU Submitters: Classification Breakdown
Number of manuscript authors
Number of book proposers
Number of book chapter authors
Other submitters
Events
Research Development collaborates with units across ASU to deliver a targeted series of events designed to equip ASU faculty, research staff, postdocs and students with the knowledge and resources needed to identify, pursue, and secure critical funding opportunities.
Timeline Totals for Events and Participants
External Outreach
The Research Development office at ASU has been actively involved in key professional organizations such as the National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP) and the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP). Our team regularly participates in these communities, helping to shape best practices and contribute to ASU’s growing reputation in research development. We also engage in the Limited Submission Community of Practice and the Proposal Graphics Community of Practice, supporting collaborative efforts to improve competitive submissions and proposal design. We plan to continue participating in these groups to stay aligned with evolving standards and practices in the field.
Leadership Message
This year, the Research Development office has continued to make significant strides in supporting ASU’s researchers by providing key resources to enhance funding success and grow the research enterprise. Our work in managing internal and seed grant facilitation, limited submissions, capture and proposal management, proposal graphics, research editing, and research events, reflects our commitment to helping advance the University’s innovative research landscape.
We are grateful to work alongside such talented and dedicated ASU faculty, staff, and leaders whose contributions and collaborative spirit are the driving force behind the success of our initiatives. Together, we are building a stronger, more impactful research community.
Our mission is to partner with other ASU teams to improve funding success, and we remain focused on being thought leaders in the field of research development. By continuing to innovate and implement best practices, we aim to support the research endeavors and position ASU as a leader in the broader research field.
Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication, and we look forward to another successful year together.
