Grace Qin

Grace Qin is a Research Development Officer in the centrally operated Office of Research at the University of Michigan–Flint, where she provides comprehensive research capacity-building support to faculty across the university’s five schools and colleges. Drawing on her background in biomedical science and her commitment to connecting researchers across disciplines, Grace works to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and vibrant research culture on campus. She supports faculty throughout the research development process—from shaping research ideas and identifying funding opportunities to building interdisciplinary teams and refining competitive grant proposals. Grace also helps develop impactful partnerships with industry and community organizations, strengthening connections that advance scholarship and address shared priorities.