Research Development Team

Our Research Development Officers (RDO) are here to help faculty develop and submit successful research proposals. They each have areas of expertise. Contact them to discuss your proposal ideas. 

Andrea Buford
Andrea is the Director of Sponsored Programs. Contact her if you are in Health Sciences or Nursing.
Tel: 248-370-3789
Email: [email protected]

Michael Spires
Michael is the Research Development Officer for the physical, mathematical, and life sciences; the social sciences; the arts and humanities, education, business, and medicine. Contact him if you are in a school or college other than Engineering, Health Sciences, or Nursing.
Tel: 248-370-2207
Email: [email protected]

If you are in a department not listed here, email [email protected] and we will connect you with an RDO.