Michael Spires

Michael Spires is an accomplished consultant and research development professional with extensive experience in securing external funding and supporting faculty in proposal development. Current roles include Consultant at NORDP Consultants Program, Expert for the Program for the External Evaluation of Research Development at the National Organization of Research Development Professionals, and Research Development Officer at Oakland University, where responsibilities include identifying funding opportunities and enhancing faculty competitive capacity. Previous positions include Principal Proposal Analyst at the University of Colorado Boulder, Proposal Development Specialist at the Smithsonian Institution, and Research Development Specialist at Northern Illinois University. Michael holds multiple degrees, including an M.A. in History and an M.S. in Library and Information Science, demonstrating a strong academic background in both research and administration.