What is Strategic Research Development?
Strategic Research Development (SRD) enhances UF’s research competitiveness through training, strategic planning, and support for major interdisciplinary initiatives. We help researchers build the skills, strategies, and partnerships needed to pursue impactful funding and advance innovation.
If you need assistance with any research development needs, including proposals, grants, and strategic support, please contact Strategic Research Development here.
Subscribe to the UF Research Weekly Funding Digest
You can subscribe to the UF Research Weekly Funding Digest, which is disseminated weekly on Wednesdays at 10:30 am.
Services We Provide
Discover the best resources and support to help you navigate the funding landscape and find the best opportunities.
Explore top resources and support to help you navigate and succeed in Limited Submission Opportunities.
Find the guidance and tools you need to strengthen your proposals and enhance your proposal.
Utilize institutional templates designed to simplify and streamline your proposal preparation process.
Tools and resources to help with large, complex proposals, mission-driven agencies, and proposal narratives.
Unlock your potential with Research Seed Funding to support your innovative research and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
Ready to sharpen your grant writing, proposal development, and strategic research planning skills? Our specialized workshops and trainings are designed to empower you.
UF offers access to a wide range of research databases, including Pivot-RP, to help faculty discover funding opportunities and collaborators.
The SRD team provides curated, live Pivot-RP funding searches tailored to UF research priorities, ensuring timely and relevant opportunities for faculty.
Staff Directory
| Claire Baralt | Associate Director of Research Administration | (352) 273-2164 | Walker 318 |
| Alex Barnett | Research Development Strategist I | (352) 846-2935 | Walker 316 |
| Irene Cooke, DVM, PhD | Assistant Vice President, and Interim Director | (352) 294-0556 | Walker 310 |
| Gail Fish | Research Development Strategist III | (352) 294-0571 | Walker 320 |
| Saoirse Gallagher, PhD | Research Development Strategist I | (352) 273-3019 | Walker 312 |
| Christina (Chris) Hackett | Administrative Specialist I | (352) 273-3017 | Walker 308 |
| Lloyd Horne, PhD | Research Development Strategist III | (352) 273-3129 | Walker 313 |
| Kalene Jasso Johnson, PhD | Research Development Strategist II | (352) 392-8247 | Walker 311 |
| Ashley Ray, PhD | Research Development Strategist I | (352) 392-9270 | Walker 314 |
Office Contact Information
University of Florida
310 Walker Hall
PO Box 115500
Gainesville, FL 32611-5500
Phone: (352) 392-4804
