03 · AI Enablement
AI for Research Development
I help research development offices adopt AI tools responsibly — from solicitation summarization to draft-stage assistance — with guardrails that respect agency rules on AI-generated content and protect your institution's integrity.
AI guidance from federal agencies is evolving quickly and varies by sponsor. I track current guidance across major funders, but every engagement includes a reminder: institutional policy and the specific solicitation always take precedence, and you should confirm current rules with your sponsored programs office before submission.
Principles
How I approach AI in proposal work
Disclosure-aware by design
Every workflow is built around current agency guidance on AI-generated content, so your office isn't caught flat-footed by a policy change.
Speed without shortcuts
AI accelerates first drafts, summarization, and formatting — it doesn't replace the strategic thinking that wins proposals.
Attribution stays intact
Workflows are designed so PIs and writers remain accountable for content, with clear human review at every stage.
Built for your tools
I work with the platforms your institution already trusts and has vetted for data security — no shadow IT required.
What's included
Deliverables for your research office
Not sure where to start with AI policy?
Most offices don't need a 40-page document — they need three clear rules and a training session. Let's start there.