Research Development
Innovation with Impact: Elevating researcher excellence
Research Development Resources
The Mines Research Development Team offers a range of services designed to support early, mid-career, and senior researchers in developing their careers, submitting competitive proposals, and nominations.
Our growing Professional Development Library provides on-demand access to tools, templates, and recorded sessions to support your research planning and proposal development. Whether you’re seeking your next grant or building a long-term strategy, these resources are here to support your success. To access the library, click the Resource Library button.
Please note that Research Development support services through the Office of Research differ from ORA support services. Discover these differences by downloading the PDF Research Grant Proposal M Climb for PIs below.
To request assistance or for any questions, simply click the button Email Research Development Team. We’re here to help you!
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Research Development Team

Lisa Kinzel
Director, Research Development

Alyssa Von Lehman Lopez
Research & Proposal Development Manager

Jenny Crawford
Research Grant Developer










