William Singer
Managing Director College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Office of Research and Innovation
William Singer, PhD, has been appointed the Managing Director of CALS ORI. As the Program Manager of CAIA, As Managing Director of CALS ORI, Dr. Singer serves as a steward of CALS Research initiatives by supporting transdisciplinary faculty teams and aligning programmatic efforts with institutional goals. As a part of CALS Research and the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, Dr. Singer
- Leads the coordination and execution of strategic research development efforts that position faculty for success in securing large, competitive external grants.
- Cultivates relationships with funding agencies, industry partners, and peer institutions to expand CALS’s research network and integrate priorities into the CALS research ecosystem.
- Develops and implements policies and practices that foster a culture of collaboration, resilience, and impact-driven research.
- Organizes retreats, workshops, and consultations to support ideation, proposal development, and team building.
- Analyzes funding opportunities and contributes technical expertise to proposal planning and budgeting.