The links listed below should be useful when searching for funding sources for sponsored projects. The Carlson School Grants Office is available to assist with proposal funding research, and to advise and assist in proposal preparation. For more information, contact the grants office at 612-624-0226 or email shansen.
Federal Resources
National Institute of Health
NIH Home
NIH Grants
National Endowment for the Humanities
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation Home
NSF Active Funding Opportunities
Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)
Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering (CISE)
Cross Cutting and NSF-Wide Opportunities
Decision, Risk, and Management Sciences (DRMS)
Human and Social Dynamics (HSD)
Innovation and Organizational Change (IOC)
Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE)
Social and Economic Sciences (SES)
Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program
Other Federal Funding Sources
Homeland Security
Economic Development Administration
Community of Science
A comprehensive source of funding information, with more than 22,000 records, representing over 400,000 funding opportunities.
Grants.gov
Find and apply for government grants
Funding Opportunities for Graduate & Ph.D Students
Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (NSF)
These grants are designed to cover expenses such as travel, special equipment, and participation fees related to your dissertation.
Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF)
This program provides 3 years of support for graduate study leading to research-based masters or doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are in the early stages of their graduate study.
Non Federal Resources
Minnesota Council on Foundations
The Foundation Center Directory on Line
Minnesota State Agencies
A list of state agencies with descriptions of each agency including services provided, clients served, and resources allocated.
Minnesota Local Government
Links to Minnesota cities, counties, townships, associations, local government programs, special districts and regional government, and other local government links.
Pew Center on States
The Pew Center on States conducts reseach in the area of importance to state policymakers.
University of Minnesota Resources
Office of the Vice President for Research
Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA)
SPA Guide to Research Compliance
Managing Sponsored Projects at the University of Minnesota
This link contains information regarding the management of sponsored funds at the University of Minnesota and is an essential reference for anyone responsible for such funds at the University.
SPA Proposal Deadline Calendar
A new tool to help you meet agency deadlines and to help determine when your proposal is due at SPA.
Electronics Grants Management System (EGMS)
Facilities and Indirect Cost Rates
Responsible Conduct of Research Workshops
Responsible Conduct of Research Continuing Education
Institutional Review Board
More Funding Opportunities and Institutional Information
University of Minnesota Funding Sources for Research and Scholarly Activity
Search Engines
SPIN
Sponsored Programs Information Network (SPIN) is a computer database with detailed information about thousands of federal, non federal, and international funding opportunities.
Grants.gov
Find and apply for government grants
Foundation Center
Opportunities and information on foundations, corporate sponsors, and public charities.
GENIUS Search
InfoEd International: A world leader in R&D information, systems, and support services.
Community of Science
A comprehensive source of funding information, with more than 22,000 records, representing over 400,000 funding opportunities.
IRIS
Illinois Researcher Information Service Database
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