Clyde Briant
Vice President for Research
Clyde_Briant@brown.edu
(401) 863-7408

The Vice President for Research is responsible for all research conducted and initiated by faculty and researchers in all research areas at Brown University.

Regina White
Associate Vice President for Research Administration
Regina_White@brown.edu
(401) 863-7999

The Associate Vice President for Research Administration is responsible for ensuring that the research infrastructure is robust and responsive to the needs of Brown University investigators and their research partners. Regina oversees all aspects of research administration and compliance at the University, serving as the advocate for faculty throughout the grant seeking and oversight process, and also assists the Vice President for Research and the University in developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures that govern the conduct of research at Brown.

Kathleen Shannon
Director of Research Initiatives
Kathleen_Shannon@brown.edu
(401) 863-6301

The Director of Research Initiatives facilitates and advances innovation across campus by (1.) working with academic units, centers, programs and institutes to develop new interdisciplinary partnerships, (2.) providing local, national and global networking events to convene innovators and investors, and (3.) connecting researchers to industry experts to explore ideas, collaborations and new models of funding.

Beth Hurt
Director of Finance and Administration
Beth_Hurt@brown.edu
(401) 863-7969

The Director of Finance and Administration is responsible for financial reporting and operations for the OVPR and manages both internal and external communications for the department. The Director, in collaboration with the Proposal Coordinator, also manages internal research funding opportunities including the Research Seed Funding program, the Richard B. Salomon Faculty Research Awards and the Departmental Research funding for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Julianne Hanavan, Ph.D
Director of Research Compliance
Julianne_Hanavan@brown.edu
(401) 863-7233

The Research Compliance Coordinator assists the Associate Vice President for Research Administration in managing conflict-of-interest processes and developing outreach and training in research administration and compliance for faculty and staff. Julianne also supports the Research Compliance Network in policy review and implementation.

Anne Windham, Ph.D.
Director of Research Opportunities
Anne_Windham@brown.edu
(401) 863-2129

The Director of Research Opportunities assists faculty in many aspects of proposal writing, including providing information on management and evaluation plans, diversity statistics, and broader impact statements, as well as editing completed grant proposals. Anne can also assist faculty on making connections throughout the university for collaborative proposals.

Luisa Pacheco
Executive Assistant
Luisa_Pacheco@brown.edu
(401) 863-7408

Luisa serves as a central liaison between the Vice President for Research and his staff, faculty, and other constituents with whom the office interacts.

Jeffrey Cabral
Executive Assistant
Jeffrey_Cabral@brown.edu
(401) 863-7999

Jeffrey reports to the Associate Vice President for Research Administration and is responsible for office management, the Associate Vice President's calendar and logistics, and assisting the Director with various projects.