Strategically Aligned Grant Opportunities
The Office of Research Advancement has created curated Pivot-RP searches based on the targeted research priorities of the university's strategic plan, Prosperity Widely Shared. These lists of open and forecasted opportunities are continuously updated. See below for more information on using Pivot RP, including claiming profile for SSO at first login.
Funding Databases
To promote, support, and grow the research enterprise at Oregon State University, all OSU faculty, staff, and students have access to several tools to identify and pursue open grant opportunities.
Pivot-RP Database
Pivot-RP
Pivot-RP (formerly Community of Science) is an online subscription suite of tools for researchers. The main feature provides a comprehensive database of active funding opportunities from federal, state, and private foundations across the United States.
Create an Account
All Oregon State University faculty, staff, and students can create an account by logging in with their ONID credentials, which allows you to save personalized searches, track and share grant opportunities, and receive email alerts for new opportunities.
Researcher Profiles
Additionally, Pivot-RP maintains researcher profiles which provide an opportunity to connect with potential collaborators and to search for expertise. When you first log-in to Pivot-RP, you can either a claim a profile as yours (if one already exists) or you can create a new profile. Profiles can connect with your ORCID, ISNI, and Web of Science (WoS) accounts. More information on profiles can be found here.
Getting Started
For step-by-step instructions on getting started with Pivot-RP, please visit the Pivot-RP Knowledge Center or the Pivot-RP YouTube Channel.
GrantForward
GrantForward
GrantForward (formerly Illinois researcher Information Services or IRIS) is an easy-to-use database useful for both research grant seekers and graduate students seeking funding for their dissertation projects. It updates grant opportunities daily from numerous funding agencies. Each opportunity is thoroughly analyzed and classified with the appropriate category, deadline, sponsor type, status, submission type and keywords. Includes thousands of federal and foundation opportunities.
Create an Account
The search function is open to the public and OSU faculty, staff, and students can create an account by logging in with their ONID credentials.
Training Resources
Federal Funding Agencies
Search or sign up for notifications from relevant federal agencies.
- Grants.gov
- Department of Energy EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
- National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
- National Institute of Health (NIH)
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- US Department of Agriculture - NIFA
- US Department of Defense - Basic Research Office
- US Department of Defense - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
- US Department of Education