About ProjectEase

ProjectEase founder Alison Saville brings nearly two decades of experience as the strategic partner behind successful research teams at R1 academic institutions—transforming ambitious research visions into funded, operational realities.

As a PMP-certified project management professional with master's degrees in both public health and social work, she brings a powerful dual expertise rarely found in research administration: proven project management capabilities paired with deep understanding of the science behind health services research, pragmatic trials, dissemination & implementation science, and social-behavioral research.

What This Means for Your Research:

  • You work with someone who truly understands your science—not just the administrative requirements

  • Your grant applications benefit from both strategic project management insight and subject matter expertise

  • Your funded projects launch efficiently with systems designed for research excellence

  • Your multi-site collaborations run smoothly with expert coordination across institutions

  • Your research team gains capacity during critical periods without sacrificing quality

Alison has guided faculty through successful submissions to NIH, PCORI, AHRQ, and other competitive funders, then provided hands-on management of these multi-million dollar projects from award to closeout. From navigating single IRB applications to coordinating complex multi-site studies, she brings systematic precision to every phase of the research lifecycle.

The ProjectEase Difference: You get more than a project manager—you get a research administration partner who understands your scientific goals, speaks your language, and has the proven expertise to turn operational complexity into strategic advantage.

Don't just take our word for it—see what research partners have to say about working with ProjectEase:

  • “Alison is one of the best project managers I have ever worked with. She has so many fantastic tools/resources to share that make management of clinical trials and grant submissions much more efficient and streamlined. She is worth every penny!”

    — Danielle Ostendorf, MS, PhD

    Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee

  • “Alison provided crucial support with several NIH grant submissions, and her thoroughness and attention to detail truly took the stress out of what can be an overwhelming process. She's both reliable and dependable—someone you can count on to deliver quality work consistently.”

    — Vijay Vemulakonda, MD, JD

    Professor, University of Virginia

  • “What sets Alison apart is the calm confidence she brings to every project. Drawing on years of experience … she brings a deep understanding of compliance and process improvement… I can always trust that she is keeping everything organized …With Alison, I’m able to focus on my core work knowing the project is in exceptionally capable hands.”

    — Pamela Xaverius, PhD

    Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship,

    Loyola University Chicago