Impact

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Vice President for Research Office of Advancement

The VPR Office of Advancement makes our future better by supporting research outcomes, as well as current and future researchers, that improve our world.

Our office facilitates collaboration across the university with academic leadership, development directors, and other key personnel, to lead, create, implement, and execute successful fundraising strategies to further the research and service aspects of Colorado State University’s land grant mission. We support the sustained growth of CSU’s world-class research enterprise by diversifying the funding portfolio for its research strengths, opportunities, and innovations.

Fundraising Focus Areas:

Catalyst for Innovative Partnerships

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Energy Institute

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Infectious Disease Research Center

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Center for Healthy Aging

School of Global Environmental Sustainability

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One Health Institute

Meet the Team

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Doug Colby
Executive Director of Vice President for Research
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Kyle Dunbar
Director of Development
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Laura Thornes
Associate Director of Development
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