OSP Research Development Specialists
Faculty or others interested in obtaining external funding should first contact their relevant OSP staff member. OSP Research Development Specialists are trained to specialize in specific disciplines and subject areas. They can assist you in identifying appropriate funding sources, alerting you to specific calls for funding in your area, and clarifying agency guidelines. They also provide assistance with proposal development, budget development, completing all necessary compliance forms, and submission of your proposal.
- Arts, Libraries and Museums
Andrea Buford, Research Development Specialist, (815) 753-9283, abuford@niu.edu
- College of Education
Donna Martin, Research Development Specialist, (815) 753-9279, dmartin@niu.edu
- College of Engineering & Engineering Technology
Qiang Mei, Research Development Specialist, (815) 753-6911, qmei@niu.edu
- College of Health and Human Sciences
Andrea Buford, Research Development Specialist, (815) 753-9283, abuford@niu.edu
- Business, Law, Other
David Stone, Director, (815) 753-1581, dastone@niu.edu
- Humanities
Andrea Buford, Research Development Specialist, (815) 753-9283, abuford@niu.edu
- Physical, Mathematical, and Life Sciences
Position currently open, Research Development Specialist, (815) 753-1581, asosp@niu.edu
- Social Sciences and Outreach
Kellie Dyslin, Research Development Specialist, (815) 753-7090, kdyslin@niu.edu
If you have a question about contractual issues or an award, please contact Dara Little, Assistant Director, (815) 753-9285, dlittle@niu.edu.