Research Development Group
The research development group assists researchers and staff at all stages of grant-seeking, from finding funding to finalizing proposals. The RD team provides:
- Capture planning
- RFP/Solicitation analysis
- Identifying appropriate funding opportunities
- Comprehensive proposal planning and development
- Reviewing proposals for compliance, completeness, and language
- Limited submissions management
- Proposal writing workshops
Team
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| Allison Layfield, PhD | Viviana Ortiz Londoño, PhD |
Karen Ruhleder, PhD | Juan Pablo (JP) de los Rios, PhD |
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| Research Development Specialist, Sr. | Research Development Specialist | Research Development Specialist | Research Development Specialist | ||||||||||||||||||
| NEH, NEA, DOD | USDA | NSF CAREER | EPSCoR Programs | ||||||||||||||||||
| layfield@nmsu.edu | vortizlondono@nmsu.edu | ruhleder@nmsu.edu | jdelosrios@nmsu.edu |
We assist with proposals to all funding agencies. Not sure how to get started? Reach out to any research development specialist.
RD Calendar
Explore upcoming Research Development workshops, funding information sessions, and events designed to support NMSU faculty in advancing their research.



