The Engineering Research Administration team helps researchers pursue competitive research funding and manage complex awards. Our goal is to handle the administrative aspects of external funding so that COE researchers can focus on the research. We also support larger collaborative teams, connect researchers, and strengthen our academic, industry, and government partnerships. We look forward to working with you!
Brady Gibbons, Associate Dean for Research
Cyndy Kelchner, Director
What is Research Administration?
Research administrators apply specialized knowledge and skills to reduce the administrative burden on researchers and expand our researchers’ capacity to successfully obtain and manage grant funding.
Our Engineering Research Administration team provides Proposal Support and Project Management for COE faculty and researchers. We interpret and explain the complex rules around external funding and find solutions to meet project needs. Partnering with researchers, we serve as a trusted resource for matters related to external funding.
Every day as a research administrator brings new questions, opportunities for collaboration, and the satisfaction of helping our researchers succeed.
Meet our Staff
Brady Gibbons
Associate Dean for Research
Additional Positions
Professor
Research Groups
Next-Generation Materials & Devices
