The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF) is the largest, most comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. It exists to serve the State University of New York (SUNY) by providing essential sponsored programs administration and innovation support services to SUNY faculty, students and staff who perform life-changing research in life sciences and medicine; engineering and nanotechnology; physical sciences and energy; social sciences; and computer and information sciences. 

The RF manages SUNY’s research portfolio assisting SUNY faculty, students and staff through every step of the research grant process, allowing them to focus on their work and ensuring compliance with SUNY, grant sponsor and government requirements.

Research at SUNY produces more than 200 new technologies every year and the RF works with business and industry, government agencies and other partners to convert SUNY's research capacity into economic growth.

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The Research Foundation for SUNY

Dr. Jeffrey M. Cheek

Max Lippitt III

Wil McCray Ph.D., Meng

Mbp Judith Bassini

Edward Skawinski

Chandra Cotter

Ahkeel Owens

Julio Olaizola Mpa

Stephanie Gruarin Ed.m.

Shira Dentz Ph.d., M.f.a. I.

Kristi Schmitt Phr

Erin Michels

Christa Taylor

Nicholas Largo

Pamela Marrone-Coons

John Paris

Amie Kaplin Pmp

Joshua Toas

Sharon Levine-Sealy

Penelope Bodner

Mary Reagan

Keith Kaplan

Jade Giuga

Duane Mysliwiec

Erica W.

Susan Gasparo

Nicole Whetstine

Lauren Cole (Staake)

Ryan Farrell Cpa

The Leadership Team at The Research Foundation for SUNY provides strategic direction and oversight to ensure the foundation effectively supports SUNY's research initiatives. Comprising senior executives, the team focuses on fostering innovation, enhancing compliance, and optimizing resource allocation to maximize the impact of research funding and collaboration. Their collective expertise guides the foundation's mission to translate SUNY's research into tangible economic growth and societal benefits.

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Research and Development Team

Project Management Team

Financial Operations Team

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