We are here to support your work 

Research Advancement, along with the SDSU Research Foundation, is responsible for supporting and furthering the research, education, and community service mission of SDSU. Research Advancement assists faculty and deans in devising strategies to advance and expand SDSU’s research endeavors. Our staff develops cooperative multidisciplinary, multi-institutional partnership programs; provides program management for a diverse portfolio of sponsored programs; and offers training, proposal review services, and mentorship to our research-active faculty and students.

You can find current opportunities, resources and updates at the SDSU Engagement Hub.

If you have questions, please contact Research Advancement at [email protected]

Proposal Development Link

Funding Opportunities link

limited submission opportunities

 

How can we help?

  • Consider meeting with our staff to see how they can help you optimize your grant proposals
  • Apply for one of our fellowships and trainings
  • Participate in our review services and receive expert feedback on your proposal
  • Learn about SDSU's internal funding opportunities

Our Staff

John Crockett

Dr. John Crockett

Associate Vice President, Research Advancement

Shawn Strande

Shawn Strande

Director of Research Initiatives, Engineering & Physical Sciences

 

Nadia Campbell

Nadia Campbell

Director of Research Initiatives, Health Sciences

 

Araceli Saucedo

Araceli Saucedo

Assistant Director Research Initiatives, Imperial Valley

Katia Garcia

Katia Garcia

Scholar Support Analyst

 

Amanda Patron

Amanda Patron

Graduate Fellowship Support Analyst

 

Avesta Baraki

Avesta Baraki

Research Advancement Analyst

  

Jill Nery

Health Sciences Project Support Analyst

 

 

Elena Williams-Moreiras

Administrative Coordinator