The Research Development Office guides faculty in the pursuit of research funding, the formation of cross-disciplinary science teams, and the development of collaborative research center proposals.
Our goal is to catalyze collaboration, improve funding success, and grow the research enterprise.
Nicole Moore
Senior Director of Research Development
- Phone: 314-935-6581
- Email: nmoore@wustl.edu
- Office: Research Development Office (RDO)
Melanie Roewe
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Development & Contracts
- Phone: 314-747-5390
- Email: roewem@wustl.edu
- Offices: Joint Research Office for Contracts (JROC)
Research Development Office (RDO)
Research Development Office Staff
Melanie Roewe
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Development & Contracts
roewem@wustl.edu
314.747.5390
Nicole Moore
Senior Director of Research Development
nmoore@wustl.edu
314.935.6581
Catherine Determan
Program Manager, Internal Selections
cdeterman@wustl.edu
314.935.8890
Charlotte Forstall
Senior Program Manager
forstall@wustl.edu
Susannah Acuff Imhoff
Senior Research Development Associate
imhoff@wustl.edu
Mike Marcinkowski
Research Development Associate
mikem@wustl.edu
Monique Mullen
Administrative Coordinator
mmonique@wustl.edu
Kathryn Parsley
Research Development Associate
parsley@wustl.edu
Summer Young
Senior Research Development Associate
summery@wustl.edu
Our Services
Finding Funding Opportunities
Want to learn more about the federal funding landscape, how to diversify your funding portfolio, where to find funding, or how to connect with the right program official? We can help. Check out available tools for finding funding, federal agency information, or schedule a meeting with us to discuss your research.
Proposal Management Services
The Washington University Research Development Office is happy to offer advice for any proposal and answer questions about any opportunity. For large or complex proposals that bridge disciplines or those of strategic importance to Washington University we provide additional proposal management services. Using best practices we work with PI teams to plan and produce a highly competitive proposal.
Idea and Team Development
Do you need assistance finding collaborators, facilitating team brainstorming, or developing white papers? Please check out available networking tools, seed funding, or contact us to develop a research networking group.
Resources for Developing Highly Competitive Proposals
Writing a winning proposal is a strategic process that requires thorough research, planning, partnerships, and execution. Explore Washington University’s resources for grant writing, broader impacts, and federal funding to help you along each step of the process.
Internal Selections
Internal selections at Washington University in St. Louis are managed by the Research Development Office to determine which faculty member from the university can submit an application for limited submission funding opportunities. Learn more.