Clean, abstract background image related to science and technology, containing patterns resembling DNA sequences, mathematical models, or digital data flows.

Research Development

Welcome to the Yale Office of Research Development within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research.

Established in November 2023, our mission is to enhance Yale’s research enterprise by supporting collaborative research across disciplines, schools, and institutions, assisting with the development of select large-scale or strategically aligned proposals.

Support menu

Divider

Proposal development
and planning

  • Large and complex proposal support
  • Strategic advice on making proposals competitive
  • Technical assistance with writing, editing, red team reviews
  • Funding opportunity discovery

Communication of research opportunities 

  • Weekly newsletter and funding opportunity dissemination
  • Facilitating connections with partners and funders
  • Support with site visits and reverse site visits
  • Research communications

Enhancement of collaboration and team science

  • Convene and coordinate research interest groups
  • Assistance with team development
  • Hold events and workshops to catalyze cross-disciplinary initiatives

Strategic research 
advancement and metrics 

  • Manage limited submissions, prestigious awards and select internal funding opportunities
  • Advise leadership on issues related to research, including providing support for strategic planning
  • Provide analysis to support strategic directions
 

Contact us!

We look forward to working with you!

Request support 💬 Email the team ᯓ➤

Meet the team

Headshot of a smiling dark-haired fair-skinned woman in a magenta turtleneck

Christina McDonald

Director of Research Development

user placeholder silhouette

Karen Francis, Ph.D.

Program Manager, Funding Opportunities

Trisha Bailey

Trisha Bailey, Ph.D.

Research Development Specialist

Kirsten Hewitt Profile Pic

Kirsten Hewitt, Ph.D.

Research Development Coordinator