Searchable
Funding Databases and
Other Grant Related Links
On This Page
Searchable
Funding Databases
(Stanford maintains subscriiptions for these)
Federal Government
Other Grant Related Links
To Search this Webpage
PC users: Control-F
Mac users: Apple (command) key-F
Community of Science (COS) Funding Opportunities Database
COS Funding Opportunities Topic Index (use to select keywords for search) . You may search select "main search", "simple search", "search by sponsor", or "advanced search". We would encourage you to use the "advanced search" option. (Be sure to select "activity location" to narrow the search results.)
COS Search tool:
COS Pivot Funding Opportunity Database >>
How do I set up an account?
There is no charge to use this database since Stanford has subscribed to these services.
To set up a COS user name and password download the following file. Having an account will help you utilize the additional COS functions such as "saving searches" and setting up sponsor or disease-related funding email alerts.
Documents to assist you:
COS Pivot Funding Alert Set up Guide: Download PDF file >>
Illinois Researcher Information Service (IRIS)
The University of Illinois Researcher Information Service-IRIS Alert Service is available to faculty and staff who are
searching for funding opportunities in targeted research areas
from Stanford-based computers.
Search the IRIS Funding Opportunity Database >>
IRIS Search Tips webpage >>
The IRIS website automatically recognizes Stanford IP addresses so you will not be prompted for a user name or login password for the search options.
Federal Government
NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts
NIH website >>
Several search options are available including new at-a-glance charts containing links to active "Requests for Applications" and "Program Announcements". Individuals may also sign up to receive weekly email NIH Guide announcements.
RMG NIH K Award Resource webpage >>
NIH NRSA F Series: see the RMG Fellowship webpage>>
Grants.gov
Find Grant opportunities webpage >>. You are encouraged to link to the sponsor's full announcement or RFA/PA website.
National Science Foundation (NSF) Search Tools
NSF "Find Funding" webpage*
Upcoming NSF RFAs in order by deadline date
Other Grant Related Links
GrantsNet
The GrantsNet service is no longer offered by AAAS.
Grants.gov--Website for Federal government-wide grant opportunities
Grants.gov provides organizations with the ability to search for Federal government-wide grant opportunities via basic and advanced search tools, browse by category or agency.
You may also register at this website to receive email notifications for:
* Selected Notices based on Funding Opportunity Number
* Selected Agencies and Categories of Funding Activities
* Selected Interest and Eligibility Groups
Foundation Center
Most of the Foundation Center content is access by subscription only. However, you can view their RFP (request for proposal) bulletin on this webpage without a subscription: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/
RFP bulletin-to sign up to receive the weekly bulletin:
http://foundationcenter.org/newsletters/
FundsNet
Links to hundreds of grants-related web sites, including links to current funding opportunities, sponsor guidelines, and forms.
The Grantsmanship Center (TGCI)
Links to federal and state announcements and international funding.
GCI was founded in 1972 to offer grantsmanship training and low-cost publications to nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Funding Overview
To apply for CIHR funding, you must:
* Be affiliated with an eligible Canadian institution or organization by the time the funding begins
* Not be employed by Canadian federal government departments or agencies or for-profit organizations unless affiliated with a university
* Not have a financial interest holding of more than 5% in a company proposed as an industry partner for research funding
