Dr. Irwin brings a comprehensive perspective to research administration and funding combining years of experience as a peer-reviewed, funded researcher, an NIH review chief, and a research institution and association executive.  During Dr. Irwin’s tenure there, research funding doubled at each center and association with which he worked.  A full curriculum vitae and references can be provided upon request.

Grant-Making Organizations

• Identifying areas of science to target for funding

• Designing appropriate support mechanism

• Marketing proposal solicitations

• Receipt and review of applications

• Measuring the impact of past research support

• Leveraging new contributions based on documented impact of past support on the field