
Our Vision
Create a full-service research infrastructure for investigations and projects that have local and global significance to benefit the Navajo Nation.
Our Misson
Provide professional research administration and development services and stewardship of external funds to the Dine College research community. The Office of Research will support and enhance the College’s strategic initiatives and the Nation’s priorities with exceptional service.
Proposal Development
- Proposal Consultation
- Proposal Notification Form
- Writing in Collaboration with PI and Teams
Pre-Award Services
- Budget Development and Preparation
- Proposal Submission
- Fedral Forms
- Biosketch and Current and Pending Support
Post-Award Services
- Project Initiation and Setup
- Financial and Technical Reporting
- Monthly Reconciliation
- Project Closeout
- Faculty Seed Grants
- Shazia Hakim
School of STEM
“Anti-Fruit & Vegetables Ripening Chamber” - Miranda Haskie
School of Business and Social Science and At-Large Recipient
“Sa’ąh Naagháí Bik’eh Hózhóón: The Educational Philosophy of Diné College” - Shaina Nez
School of Arts and Humanities
“Saad Baa Hashni’ Words from Our Stories: A Case Study Exploring Diné and Indigenous Identity through Creative Writing Students” - Suzanne Russ
School of Business and Social Sciences
“Sober: The Role of Surrender in Recovery from Alcohol Addiction”
- Shazia Hakim
Graduate/Undergraduate Research Opportunities
- IRB Procedure Manual
- IRB Proposal Form
- IRB Continuation Request
Graduate/Undergraduate Research Opportunities
T’áá hwó’ ají t’éego. Seminars and Workshops.
Micro-trainings for faculty
- Training Workshop: Cost-share for PI’s
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Training Date: 14th April, 2023 - Training Workshop: RQ Submitting for PI’s
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Training Date: 31st March, 2023 - Training Workshop: Debarment
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Training Date: 30th March, 2023 - Training Workshop: Proposal Notification Form
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Training Date: 31st May, 2023
Contact us
Andrea Christelle, PhD – Vice Provost for Research
practices philosophy in nature and promotes research for good. She is committed to strengthening Diné College’s research capacity by cultivating a supportive atmosphere that promotes innovation and knowledge generation rooted in Diné values. This strategy seeks to deliver cultural and economic advantages to the Navajo Nation and beyond.
achristelle@dinecollege.edu
(928)724-6973
Terra Lamotte-Harvey, M.Ed. – Pre-Award Coordinator
is the new Pre-Award Coordinator at Diné College. She has worked in higher education in different capacities and believes in personal growth and life-long learning.
tlamotte-harvey@dinecollege.edu
(928)724-6972
Eve Begaye – Director of Sponsored Projects
has been employed with Diné College going on eight years in the Finance Department as a Grants Accountant and is now the new Director of Sponsored Projects. She is always pursing new endeavors on the horizon, achieving accomplishments and finds pleasure working with each person she encounters at Diné College.
ebegaye@dinecollege.edu
(928) 724-6976
Post-Award Coordinator
Syed Tayyab
Proposal Developer
Timothy Skidmore
Administrative Assistant
Shavon H. Kinsel
CONTACT INFORMATION
Diné College
Research, Innovation & Practice
P.O. Box C-38
Tsaile, Arizona 86556