ROADS on campus service hours are Monday through Thursday 10:00am to 3:30pm. Please use the contact information below to book an appointment.
| Sherisse Webb
Director 905-525-9140 ext.26946 |
Oversees the Research Office for Administration, Development and Support (ROADS), which provides value-added service to McMaster’s research community through provision of professional and timely research administrative services. Support ranges from guiding researchers through the research funding application process to effectively bringing awarded projects into operation. |
| Melissa Martins
Executive Assistant 905-525-9140 ext.26974 |
Provides administrative support to the Director and staff of ROADS. |
| Jennifer Vallbacka
Manager, Research Information Systems & analysis 905-525-9140 ext.26581 |
Is accountable to the Vice-President, Research for McMaster’s research funding and performance data. |
Development Unit
| Grace Kim
Associate Director, Development 905-525-9140 ext.24765 |
Manages the Development Unit which supports researchers through the:
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| Pamela McIntyre
Associate Director, Development 905-525-9140 ext.23713 |
Manages the Development Unit which supports researchers through the:
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| Nathan Coschi (On Leave)
Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.21581 |
Development Unit contact for the Faculty of Science.
Assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements comply with University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor. |
| Sharlee Cranston-Reimer
Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.23863 |
Assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements comply with University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor. |
| Michaela (Miky) Dumitrescu
Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.21548 |
Development Unit contact for the Faculty of Engineering.
Assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements comply with University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor. |
| Sean Kinnear
Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.24681 |
Assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements comply with University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor. |
| Christina Pellegrini (On Leave)
Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.27207 |
Development Unit contact for the Faculty of Humanities.
Assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements comply with University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor. |
| Virginia Viscardi
Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.24159 |
Development Unit contact for the DeGroote School of Business.
Assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements comply with University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor. |
| Megan Wightman
Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.26485 |
Assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements comply with University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor. Provides expertise and support in moving awarded projects to an operational state. |
| Amanda Graveline
Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.21950 |
Assists researchers with proposal development by reviewing applications, providing advice, and drafting institutional elements of proposals, as applicable. Ensures that proposals and funding agreements comply with University policies, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the program sponsor. Provides expertise and support in moving awarded projects to an operational state. |
| Susan Gordon (On Leave)
Research Information Specialist 905-525-9140 ext.23138 |
Assists researchers with the identification of funding opportunities. |
Administration & Support Unit
| Van Nhan
Associate Director, Research Administration & Support 905-525-9140 ext.23111 |
Manages the Administration and Support Unit which:
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| Leanna Fong
Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.21583 |
Provides expertise and support in moving awarded projects to an operational state. |
| Christal Levy
Senior Advisor 905-525-9140 ext.22593 |
Provides expertise and support in moving awarded projects to an operational state. |
| Kim Graham
Research Administration Analyst 905-525-9140 ext.26956 |
Provides administrative support for the following programs: CFI, CRC, ORF-RI, ERA and other federal & provincial infrastructure programs. Provides administrative support for the following programs: ARB, McMaster Incentive Grants (MIG), NSERC USRA. Tri-Council awards, external grants, grant transfers and agreements, annual reporting, and internal funding for faculties of Business & Science.
Prepares documentation for the transfer of awarded projects to Research Finance. |
| Carolyn Partyka
Research Administration Analyst 905-525-9140 ext.21756 |
Provides administrative support for the following programs: CFI, CRC, ORF-RI, ERA and other federal & provincial infrastructure programs. Tri-Council awards, external grants, grant transfers and agreements, annual reporting and internal funding for faculties of Engineering & Other.
Prepares documentation for the transfer of awarded projects to Research Finance. |
| Muriel Gervais
Research Administration Analyst, 905-525-9140 ext.26980
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Provides administrative support for the following programs: CFI, CRC, ORF-RI, ERA and other federal & provincial infrastructure programs. Tri-Council awards, external grants, grant transfers and agreements, annual reporting and internal funding for faculties of Humanities & Social Sciences.
Prepares documentation for the transfer of awarded projects to Research Finance. |
MREB – McMaster Research Ethics Board
| Nick Caric
905-525-9140 ext.26117 |
Associate Director, Research Administration & Support |
| Lisungu Chieza
905-525-9140 ext.24890 |
Research Ethics Advisor |
| Nicole Gervais
905-525-9140 ext.23138 |
Research Ethics Advisor |
| Karen Henderson
905-525-9140 ext.23142 |
Research Ethics Officer |
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