Trusted by Institutions Advancing Research, Innovation, and Community Impact
Torguson & Associates partners with universities, research institutes, nonprofits, and innovation-driven small businesses pursuing external funding.
Our Clients
Torguson & Associates partners with a wide range of institutions and organizations, including universities, research institutes, nonprofits, and small businesses.
Since 2010, our consultants have supported more than 100 clients nationwide by helping organizations strengthen their research administration infrastructure, develop competitive grant proposals, and successfully manage sponsored programs.
Our work is built on long-term relationships, practical collaboration, and a shared commitment to advancing research and discovery.
Client Success Stories
Below are examples of how organizations have partnered with Torguson & Associates to strengthen their research enterprises.
- {Nonprofit Research Support
Torguson & Associates has been working with Oak Crest for more than 16 years, and her assistance has been invaluable. As a non-profit, it’s crucial that we minimize costs and maximize returns. In using these services, we have been able to accomplish both.
— Marc M. Baum, Ph.D.
President & Senior Faculty
- {Small Business Grant Support
Kirsten’s team has worked with our multiple start-up companies for almost 15 years and has been a tremendous asset to our small business. They provide support that allows my scientists to focus on their work while ensuring our grant activities remain compliant and well managed.
— Yuan Chen, Ph.D.
Founder, CIT Therapeutics LLC
- {Research Administration
Torguson & Associates helped our institution streamline research administration processes while strengthening our federal policies and procedures. Their practical approach and deep knowledge of sponsored programs made an immediate impact.
— Vice President for Research
Midwestern University
- {Proposal Development & Grant Writing
Our faculty appreciated the clarity and structure Torguson & Associates brought to our research development and proposal development process. Their team quickly became a trusted partner and helped us secure multiple grant awards.
— Director of Sponsored Programs
Private Research Institution
- {Compliance and Regulations
Their consultants understand both the regulatory landscape and the realities faced by research administrators. The support we received helped our organization compete more effectively for external funding.
— Executive Director
Nonprofit Research Organization
- {Temporary Staffing
Torguson & Associates provided us with several exceptional consultants who stepped in quickly and seamlessly to support multiple projects (both pre-award and post-award) while we were recruiting. They remain on contract to assist with leaves of absence, heavy proposal deadlines, and post-award projects that have been lingering.
— Associate Vice Provost for Research
State University System
“After an unexpected transition in our Sponsored Projects leadership, Torguson Associates moved quickly to help us find the right support at a critical time. Within days, they identified and placed a highly qualified consultant who not only stabilized the work immediately but ultimately proved to be such a strong fit that we hired her into a permanent leadership role.
What stood out most was their deep understanding of both the internal dynamics of higher education and the external complexities of grants, sponsored projects, and funding structures. Pauline came in with immediate familiarity of the grant lifecycle, from proposal development and sponsor compliance to external sponsor systems, compliance requirements, and institutional grant management processes, which allowed her to contribute from day one without the usual learning curve.
Torguson Associates clearly understood the type of specialized professional and institutional fit we needed. Their responsiveness, professionalism, and sector-specific knowledge made what could have been a very difficult transition remarkably smooth. I would strongly recommend Torguson Associates to any institution looking for experienced, mission-aligned talent in sponsored projects, grants, or higher education leadership.”
— Dr. Trevor James
Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Academic Innovation, North Park University
Proud Sponsor
Let’s Work Together
If your institution, nonprofit, or organization is seeking experienced support for research administration, grant development, or sponsored programs operations, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.