June 24, 2026

Scott Kelly named Executive Director of Research Administration Collaborative

The Office of Research is pleased to announce Scott Kelly as the Executive Director of the new Research Administration Collaborative, effective June 22, 2026.

Scott brings deep experience in research administration, organizational leadership, and process improvement. He has been with the ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº since 2018, most recently serving as Director of Research Administration in the , where he led a transformative effort to consolidate and standardize pre-award, post-award, and PI portfolio management. This work emphasized data-informed decision-making, continuous process improvement, and creating sustainable systems that enable both compliance and high-quality service.

In this new role, Scott will lead the development of the Research Administration Collaborative in partnership with schools, colleges, and central units for all three ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôºcampuses. His approach centers on engaging the community, listening carefully to feedback, and using data and shared governance to guide decisions, to strengthen support for researchers by improving consistency and reliability of services.

We are confident that Scott’s collaborative leadership, deep understanding of UW’s research environment, and commitment to people and processes will help guide this work in a thoughtful and inclusive way.