Research Development Directory

Research Development

Peter Larsen

Peter A. Larsen

  • Assistant Vice President for Research Development

Specialties

  • Enhancement of the research environment for external proposal success through networking/collaboration/information sharing events and related campus-wide efforts
  • Pre-submission assistance for proposals (federal, state, foundation, and others), in particular large and strategic university initiatives
  • Assist investigators with internal research processes (e.g., cost sharing, budget strategy, research administration)
  • Proposal development assistance: writing, editing, and assistance with submission logistics
  • Development of non-technical proposal sections (e.g., broader impacts, education, management, and outreach plans
  • When not in the office, can usually be found camping in the Keweenaw
Jacob Manchester

Jacob Manchester

  • Director of Research Development and Corporate Research

Specialties

  • Engage with faculty and campus stakeholders to identify new opportunities and assist with proposal development:  writing, editing, and assistance with submission logistics
  • Develop and implement strategies for engaging companies and organizations to support sponsored research
  • Assist investigators with internal research processes (e.g., cost sharing, budget strategy, research administration)
Sarah Atkinson

Sarah Atkinson

  • Research Development Associate

Specialties

  • Pre-submission assistance for proposals (federal, state, foundation, and others)
  • Assist investigators with internal research processes (e.g., cost sharing, budget strategy, research administration)
  • Proposal development assistance: writing, editing, and assistance with submission logistics
  • When not at work, Sarah enjoys riding bikes, camping, being outdoors, and spending time with her family
Jessica Brassard

Jessica Brassard

  • Director of Research Development and Communication

Specialties

  • Part of Jess' time is dedicated to supporting research development and research communication in the Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC)
  • Working with the Research Development Network across campus
  • Pre-submission assistance for proposals (federal, state, foundation, and others)
  • Supporting and innovating Research Communication efforts
  • Research visualization (e.g. proposal graphics, data visualization, figure, and graph formatting)
  • Assist investigators with funding strategy
  • Large proposal development assistance: writing, editing, and assistance with submission logistics
  • When not at work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, drawing, and being outdoors.