Research Development

We believe UD faculty and researchers are among the best at ideation that positively impacts society, the economy and the world. The Research Development Office serves as a partner to PIs and facilitates all the scaffolding necessary to take your idea from concept to proposal development, submission and beyond. We target a variety of sponsors such as federal and state agencies, corporations, foundations and philanthropic organizations. We work in conjunction with other units at UD including college research deans, Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships (OEIP), Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR), institutes, and centers and core facilities to engage, enable and leverage all aspects of UD and its partners to make your idea a successful one.

TOPICS & RESOURCES

Funding Opportunities

A portal to internal seed grants and external sponsored opportunities

Proposal Development

Resources for researchers to aid proposal development

Limited Submissions

Funding opportunities that have limits on the number that may be submitted from a single institution

Funding Opportunities

A portal to internal seed grants and external sponsored opportunities

Proposal Development

Resources for researchers to aid proposal development

Limited Submissions

Funding opportunities that have limits on the number that may be submitted from a single institution

Thematic Workshops and Symposia

Workshops and Symposia that help set research direction

RDO Training

Targeted training for grant writing, internal seed grants and sponsors

Committees

Committees that inform and guide the Research Office to serve the research community.

Thematic Workshops and Symposia

Workshops and Symposia that help set research direction

RDO Training

Targeted training for grant writing, internal seed grants and sponsors

Committees

Committees that inform and guide the Research Office to serve the research community.

Recently Funded Projects

Complete listing of UD’s research awards since 2017

Newsletter Archive

Subscription and archive of the Research Office’ monthly E-Newsletter

Resources

Committed to the success of UD’s research community

Recently Funded Projects

Complete listing of UD’s research awards since 2017

Newsletter Archive

Subscription and archive of the Research Office’ monthly E-Newsletter

Resources

Committed to the success of UD’s research community

K. Eric Wommack

K. Eric Wommack
Senior Associate Vice President for Research

Upcoming Events

Hidden History, Hidden Treasure

UD professor’s life’s work at an archeological site uncovers clues to ancient cultural connectivity

Fauci Fireside Chat

Former National Institutes of Health infectious disease expert shares lessons in crisis decision-making

Miguel Garcia-Diaz named UD’s Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Innovation

Miguel Garcia-Diaz named UD’s Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Innovation

TOWN HALLS BEGIN: Vice President of Research, Scholarship and Innovation

Campus town halls scheduled Dec. 6, Dec. 8, Dec. 13, and Dec. 14 for finalists

Outstanding Achievements

Wilfred Chen, LaShanda Korley and Mary Watson were named as 2023 Fellows of the American Chemical Society

Proposal Development

From ideation to submission and beyond! Let our Grant Facilitators assist you in developing your next proposal.

Stay Connected

Become part of the research conversation at UD!
RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT

K. Eric Wommack, PhD
Senior Associate Vice President for Research

Jennifer Doran
Administrative Assistant
Ph: (302) 831-6703

David Barczak
Communications Manager
Ph: (302) 831-8169

Lyla Kaplan
Grants Facilitator

Jessica Mankus
Grants Facilitator

John McMillan
Computing Support Specialist
Ph: (302) 831-8621

Ciara O’Connell
Research Development Manager
Ph: (302) 831-7088

Jennifer Roth
Research Education Coordinator
Ph: (302) 831-3777

Research Development
Ph: (302) 831-7088