Office of Research Development
Welcome to the College of Education and Human Development Office of Research Development!
If you are involved with research as a student, faculty or staff member in the College of Education and Human Development, the Office of Research Development is here to support your scholarship.
If you want to submit a proposal for funding,
- Please complete a Proposal Assistance Request on the CEHD Intranet. This will allow the Pre-Awards team of the CEHD Office of Research Administration to start working on the paperwork and assist you with the proposal.
- The CEHD Pre-Awards team will work you to develop and finalize budgets, and gather required documents, etc. See more details on the pre award support.
- As a note: The Primary Investigator should send all Final documents to the CEHD Pre-Awards team 5 business days prior to sponsor due date.
- The CEHD Pre-Award Research Administrators will use the information provided in the PAR form to complete most fields and steps in RAMP for CEHD faculty.
CEHD Research News

Shane Caswell, Professor of Athletic Training Education in the School of Kinesiology, Receives Grant Approval in Support of the Virginia Concussion Initiative (VCI)
April 2, 2025
The VCI is a partnership between George Mason University and the Virginia Department of Health to raise awareness of best practices in the management of concussion and the protection of brain health. Read more...

Joel Martin, Faculty in the School of Kinesiology, Receives an Award to Study the Effectiveness of a Wearable Sensor in Measuring a Person’s Real-Time Hydration Status
March 31, 2025
The research conducted by Martin could lead to applications of wearable technology that will help the performance of individuals working in high-stress occupations where proper hydration is crucial. Read more...