Karen Cielo, PhD
Director of Research Development
Office of Research
Pronouns: She/Her
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ASHB Room 755
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1919 W. Taylor Street
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About
Karen Cielo, PhD, is the Director of Research Development in the College of Applied Health Sciences. Over the past decade, she has supported faculty in securing more than $65 million in grant funding to advance innovative research programs and establish interdisciplinary research centers, including the Center for Climate Health Equity (CECHE) and ENGAGED: Disability Community Engaged Medical Rehabilitation Research Center. Her areas of expertise include team science, center-scale proposal development, early-stage investigator support, and strategic planning for research growth.
Dr. Cielo partners closely with faculty to develop competitive, high-quality grant proposals by providing strategic guidance, team-building support, customized resources, research huddles, mock reviews, and detailed refinement of proposal content. Her efforts have strengthened the college’s research infrastructure and enhanced faculty competitiveness across federal, foundation, and industry sponsors.
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Education
B.S., Biopsychology and Cognitive Science, University of Michigan | Ann Arbor
Ph.D., Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, The University of Chicago
Professional Memberships
National Organization for Research Development Professionals (NORDP), Secretary, Academic Medical Center Affinity Group
Women in Bio
Selected Presentations
Untangling the ‘Nots’ of Proposal Review Comments: How RD can help PIs who were not funded or not discussed, National Organization for Research Development Professionals 15th Annual Conference, Arlington, VA, May 9, 2023.