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Key Contacts

Faculty Associates for Research Development

Our Faculty Associates provide support throughout the grant process - offering proposal development guidance, feedback on submissions, and strategic advice on securing external funding. When relevant, they can also connect you with discipline-specific colleagues for targeted proposal reviews. To ensure enough time for meaningful support, please reach out well in advance of your deadline.

Paul Abbyad

Paul Abbyad

Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Lee Panich

Lee Panich

Faye Boyle Professor of Anthropology

Sponsored Projects Staff

Our Sponsored Projects Office (SPO) staff can assist with identifying funding opportunities, developing budgets, and supporting your grant proposals from start to finish.

Mike Kusiak

Mike Kusiak

Senior Director of Sponsored Projects

Stephanie Rush

Stephanie Rush

Pre-Award Manager

Institutional Giving

Please reach out to this office for help identifying prospective foundation funders, develop strong proposals, and navigate SCU’s internal processes for grant submission. We also provide guidance on reporting requirements and stewardship to ensure successful grant management.

Allison Wong

Allison Wong

Institutional Giving & Stewardship.

Support for School of Engineering Faculty

On Shun Pak

On Shun Pak

Faculty Director for Research Development, School of Engineering

Resources

SPIN - Online search tool through InfoEd to allow researchers, faculty and staff search for external funding. Please reach out to Mike Kusiak or Stephanie Rush for details on accessing this tool.

GrantForward - Online search engine and database to connect researchers with external funding opportunities. Please reach out to Allison Wong for assistance in setting up your profile and details on accessing this database.