Finding Funding Office of Sponsored Programs Federal Funding Undergrad/Grad Resources Non-Federal Opportunities Funding Databases Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Nursing Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology OverviewFinding funding can occur through many avenues, including networking with peers, memberships in professional organizations, targeted listservs, and through web-based searches. Before getting started, first be sure to define the scope of what you wish to accomplish and itemize the expenses (labor, travel, supplies) you will need.Below are links to resources that can help you find funding. You can also set up an appointment with an OSP representative to help navigate these searches. Federal FundingSearch tool for funding across all U.S federal agencies. The National Science Foundation funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering. It accounts for nearly one-fourth of all federally funded basic research conducted at colleges and universities in the U.S. Offers funding for many types of health-related grants, contracts, and even programs that help repay loans (LRP) for researchers. Awards grants and agreements for physical and social science research, development and evaluation projects about criminal justice. USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management. The lead federal agency supporting fundamental research for energy production and security. Serves and strengthens our republic by promoting excellence in the humanities and conveying the lessons of history to all Americans. Inspires libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement, including grant making. ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.EPA funds extramural research through its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program and the People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Program. These research programs help to engage top research scientists and students that results in a strong scientific foundation to support the agency鈥檚 mission of protecting human health and the environment.The Department fosters the innovation and invention that underpin the U.S. comparative advantage. Its scientists research emerging technologies such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI). Companies use NIST and NTIA laboratories to conduct research and development (R&D). NOAA advances R&D of the commercial space industry and climate science. USPTO鈥檚 intellectual property (IP) protections ensure American innovators profit from their work.The only arts funder in America鈥攑ublic or private鈥攖hat provides access to the arts in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. As a part of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), AFOSR's technical experts foster and fund research within AFRL, universities, and industry laboratories to ensure the transition of research results to support USAF needs.To accomplish this task, AFOSR solicits proposals for research through various Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) as well as various other programs.The ARL鈥檚 Army Research Office, founded in 1951 as the Army Research Office and based in Research Triangle Park, N.C., has more than 100 scientists, engineers and support staff, who manage the Army鈥檚 extramural research program. The U.S. Combat Capabilities Development Command, or DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory, is the Army鈥檚 sole fundamental research laboratory serving as the nexus between the military, academia and industry. ARL expertise drives cross-cutting advancements in science and technology to ensure the Army wins now and in the future.DARPA pursues research that leads to transformational change rather than incremental advances. It does so collaboratively as part of a robust innovation ecosystem that includes academic, industry, and defense and government partners from diverse disciplines and approaches. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is constantly looking for innovative scientific and technological solutions that can address current and future Navy and Marine Corps requirements. We want to do business with people and organizations with ground-breaking ideas, pioneering scientific research, novel technology developments and first-class support services. ONR announces current areas of interest through Broad Agency Announcements, Notices of Funding Opportunities, Special Program Announcements, Requests for Proposal or Quote, Special Notices, and Requests for Information. NASA leads the nation on a great journey of discovery, seeking new knowledge and understanding of our planet Earth, our Sun and solar system, and the universe out to its farthest reaches and back to its earliest moments of existence. NASA recognizes the scientists and engineers who utilize science data are at the center of it all.the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation鈥檚 only go-to resource and voice for small businesses. Undergraduate OpportunitiesHumanitiesBusinessLawThe Honors Internship Program (HIP) is ideal for undergraduate students between their junior and senior years, as well as graduate students pursuing a master鈥檚 degree, JD, or PhD, this paid internship can be a direct pipeline to full-time employment after college. This is a unique opportunity for students to learn and work alongside our professionals.Interns work on a variety of projects, including (but not limited to): analyzing crime data, developing portals to facilitate the exchange of information between law enforcement agencies and the FBI, supporting operations, and aiding with divisions audits to ensure compliance with FBI regulation.Liberal Arts and SciencesScience and TechnologyThe Cybersecurity Internship Program is designed to give current high school and college students an opportunity to work alongside cyber leaders with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Interns are recruited from the nation's high school, undergraduate, and graduate programs and will have the opportunity to apply concepts, protocols and tools acquired through coursework in the real world by working with cybersecurity/information technology experts or in cybersecurity/information technology support areas. Internships focus on DHS mission areas and include identification and analysis of malicious code, forensics analysis, incident handling, intrusion detection and prevention, software assurance, data management, cloud/web services, and network operations.Scholarships Graduate OpportunitiesArts History of Art Institutional Fellowships are awarded to pre-doctoral students for two-year research appointments at one of six European host institutions. Conservation Fellowships are awarded for training in advanced conservation at a museum or conservation facility. Biomedical Sciences BusinessEducation The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers $24,000 James Madison Graduate Fellowships to individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level. Fellowship applicants compete only against other applicants from the states of their legal residence. As funding permits, the Foundation plans to offer one fellowship per state per year.LawThe Honors Internship Program (HIP) is ideal for undergraduate students between their junior and senior years, as well as graduate students pursuing a master鈥檚 degree, JD, or PhD, this paid internship can be a direct pipeline to full-time employment after college. This is a unique opportunity for students to learn and work alongside our professionals.Interns work on a variety of projects, including (but not limited to): analyzing crime data, developing portals to facilitate the exchange of information between law enforcement agencies and the FBI, supporting operations, and aiding with divisions audits to ensure compliance with FBI regulation.HumanitiesLeo Baeck Institute supports new research on German-Jewish culture and history through the following fellowships. Ph.D. candidates and academics working on topics related to the German-Jewish community in a variety of disciplines are encouraged to apply. Psychology The travel costs offset by the Unrestricted Travel Grants helps Psi Chi-involved students, recent graduates, and doctorate-holding members with otherwise limited available funding benefit from the experience and opportunities obtained from presenting a paper or poster at a psychology-related convention (excluding EPA, MPA, RMPA, SEPA, SWPA, and WPA). American Psychological Association Grants, scholarships, and awards.Science and Technology The Cybersecurity Internship Program is designed to give current high school and college students an opportunity to work alongside cyber leaders with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Interns are recruited from the nation's high school, undergraduate, and graduate programs and will have the opportunity to apply concepts, protocols and tools acquired through coursework in the real world by working with cybersecurity/information technology experts or in cybersecurity/information technology support areas. Internships focus on DHS mission areas and include identification and analysis of malicious code, forensics analysis, incident handling, intrusion detection and prevention, software assurance, data management, cloud/web services, and network operations.Social Work Non-Federal OpportunitiesGrants may be used for travel to a library or archive; microfilming, photography, or photocopying; hiring a researcher; borrowing or access fees; and similar research expenses鈥攁 list of purposes that is meant to be merely illustrative, not exhaustive (other expenses, such as childcare, can be included).鈥疧nly AHA members are eligible to apply for AHA research grants.The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF)鈥疨rogram provides a unique opportunity for accomplished K-12 educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to serve in the national education arena. Fellows spend eleven months working in Federal agencies or in U.S. Congressional offices, applying their extensive knowledge and classroom experiences to national education program and/or education policy efforts. At the end of the Fellowship, educators are equipped with access to a national network of education leaders and programs, a better understanding of the challenges and possibilities in STEM education, and a renewed passion for teaching, ready to make significant contributions to the educational community. IADR Drive dental, oral, and craniofacial research for health and well-being worldwide. They provide grants, fellowships, and competitions for all career stages or scientific area. Through its Grant Programs, the Kress Foundation supports scholarly projects that promote the appreciation, interpretation, preservation, study and teaching of European art from antiquity to the early 19th century. These competitive grants are awarded to institutions only.The Prevent Cancer Foundation is supporting research grant or fellowship projects focused on cancers without guideline-recommended screening methods. By prioritizing these cancer types (for people at average risk), we seek to address a critical gap with potential for significant impact. Investing in research focused on cancer prevention, early detection, risk stratification and novel screening approaches for these cancers represents an opportunity to fundamentally change survival trajectories. Funding DatabasesFunding State by State lists top grant-making foundations, community foundations and corporate giving programs for each state. Also, a source for training webinars on all aspects of grant funding and information on international funding sources. A free resource for federal grants and local government grants. The Federal Grants Wire currently has an index of 15,431 grants organized by sponsoring agency, applicant type, subject area and a convenient directory if you are unsure where to begin.Extensive, online database of funding opportunities accessible to anyone. These programs are intended for late postdoctoral investigators and new faculty, usually those at or below the rank of Assistant Professor.
