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

Allison 2026 Viviana 2026 Karen 2026 JP 2026
Allison Layfield, PhD Viviana Ortiz
Londoño, PhD
Karen Ruhleder, PhD Juan Pablo (JP)
de los Rios, PhD
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.