The Office of Research Development assists the entire JMU community in finding and applying for grants and other forms of external funding.  We provide strategic support at the individual, unit, and program level to members of all university divisions, enabling high-quality innovative projects and research.  Our support enables researchers to engage with real-world problems and build partnerships with local, regional, and global communities.

Our People
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Lauren Pearce

Director, Office of Research Development

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Kadir Ayhan

Research Development Manager (CoE, JMU CARE, and AAAD)

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Carol Lena Miller

Research Development Associate, CISE

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John Peterson

Research Development Associate, CVPA

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Holly Yanacek

Research Development Associate, CAL

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