Currently, Kelly’s role in the Office of Sponsored Programs allows her to work with a broad range of research fields and sponsors. She supports Kansas State University's Salina campus, Olathe campus, College of Architecture, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and Engineering Extension. Her work involves assembling and submitting grant proposals, facilitating research collaborations, and drafting contracts for non-competitive activities.  

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Kelly’s expertise extends across various funding bodies, including major sponsors like the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA-DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Energy (DOE), NASA, and additional private funders.