Wei Zhang

Biography

Wei Zhang joined Notre Dame Research in January 2026 as Grants Program Manager. In this role, she partners with faculty and research teams to support the Post-Award lifecycle of sponsored projects, specializing in budget establishment, financial projections and sponsor liaison. Prior to joining Notre Dame, Wei spent 6 years on the Post-Award team at Purdue University, where she supported sponsored project financial management and compliance. She also brings 8 years of experience from PwC, where she developed expertise in accounting, financial analysis and client service. Wei holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics and Consulting from the University of Warwick in the UK.