Julie Osburn

Director, Office of Research

313-577-0909

julie.osburn@wayne.edu, ak0804@wayne.edu

313-577-3606 (fax)

Office Hours: Faculty and staff are welcome to contact me directly to set up a time to meet and discuss research and/or funding needs. Students with questions regarding scholarships should email coescholarships@wayne.edu.

421 Education

Julie Osburn

Degrees and Certifications

Degrees

Masters of Education, Educational Psychology, Wayne State University, College of Education
Bachelor of Arts, Cultural Anthoplogy (Major) and Human Resource Development (Minor), Oakland University, College of Arts and Sciences
Concentration in Women's Studies, Oakland University

Certifications

Practice of Research Administration and Management, Society of Research Administration International
Level Up, Research Administration Micro credential, Society of Research Administration International

Responsibilities

The Research Office provides support to faculty and staff on proposal preparation and submission as well as award management of grants and contracts. We serve as a liaison with the university's Sponsored Program Administration office in order to ensure proposals adhere to university and agency guidelines.

As the Director, I oversee the day-to-day operations of the Research Office and facilitate research development with faculty and staff in the College of Education. In addition, I currently serve on the WSU Deans/Directors of Research Committee and Chair the College of Education's Scholarship Committee.

Photo credit: Paul Hitzelberger, United Photo Works (2022)

Area of Expertise

Research Development
Grant writing
Research Administration
Program Development
Corporate and Foundation fundraising

Awards

Staff Innovation Award, WSU College of Education (2023)

Unsung Hero Award, WSU Volunteers, Administrators, & Coaches Training Program (2008)

Significant Contributions to Career Development, WSU Project REACH/T.I.P. (2002)

Community Engagement Activities

Winning Futures Mentor (2016 - 2018)

Vice Chair, Oakland County Breastfeeding Coalition (2014 - 2019)

Leadership Team, Oakland County Breastfeeding Coalition (2020 - present)

YES Ferndale Campaign Committee (2019 - present)

Ferndale Public Schools 2020 Bond Committee (2019 - present)

Ferndale Public Schools Diversity Committee (2018 - 2022)

Presentations

Invited Speaker, WE AIM Program (2023)

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