Associate Vice President for Research Development Directory

Kathy Halvorsen

Chief federal relations officer for the University.
Build and maintain relationships with key legislative branch and executive branch officials, their staff members, and higher education and other policy advocates and associations.
Develops and implements research strategies for engaging agencies, companies, and organizations.

Enhancement of the research environment for external proposal success through networking/collaboration/information sharing events and related campus-wide efforts.
Pre-submission assistance for proposals (federal, state, foundation, and others), in particular large and strategic university initiatives
Assist investigators with internal research processes (e.g., cost sharing, budget strategy, research administration)
Proposal development assistance: writing, editing, and assistance with submission logistics
Development of non-technical proposal sections (e.g., broader impacts, education, management, and outreach plans.
For the academic year 2019-20, he dedicates research development support to the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems. ICC members can reach out to him directly for prioritized proposal support.
When not in the office, can usually be found camping in the Keweenaw

Develops and implements strategies for engaging agencies, companies and organizations to support sponsored research
Engages with faculty and campus stakeholders to identify new opportunities and assist with proposal development

Coordinate and monitor activity that involves animal subjects
Advise and assist researchers with applications and revisions that involve animal subjects