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Research Development Group

The Research Development Group (RDG) works with Saint Louis University faculty in all aspects of research program development, including idea generation, seed funding, project management, and proposal submission. The group is responsible for expanding SLU's research capacity by simplifying proposal submissions, working with research-support colleagues, assisting faculty in developing strategies and skills for grant-seeking, and building new research initiatives.

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Driven by SLU’s vision for research (PDF), RDG is committed to creating an experience for our researchers that is characterized by the following:

  • A vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment comprising mission-driven, collaborative, and ambitious faculty, research staff, and students, with excellent research infrastructure and skilled support staff, leading to recognition for research excellence.
  • Outstanding research support for exploring new ideas; finding collaborators and building research programs; finding and managing grants and diverse federal, philanthropic, and industry funding; building innovative collaborations with external entities; and generating impact through publishing, publicizing, and commercializing.
  • A heightened research profile and reputation for SLU as a leading Jesuit research university, recognizing distinctive, top-ranked research strengths that are inclusive, impactful, and accountable, leading to recognition for preeminent scholars and scientists. 

Our Team

David Borgmeyer, Director of Research Development, david.borgmeyer@slu.edu 

Saran Twombly, Research Consultant (Workshops), saran.twombly@slu.edu 

Christine Luebbert, Project Manager, christine.luebbert@slu.edu

Joe Lampe, Project Coordinator, joseph.lampe@slu.edu 

Olivia Widdoes, Research Development Intern, olivia.widdoes@slu.edu

Bernadette Rutherford, Research Development Intern, bernadette.rutherford@slu.edu

Alisha Sarfani, Research Development Intern, alisha.sarfani@slu.edu