How to search for funding?
The funding opportunity databases list below provides links to both federal and private sources. This list is not an exhaustive source, but rather a compass in your endeavor to identify applicable sponsors and opportunities.
Non-Federal Funding Opportunities
As HMS/HSDM researchers seek alternative funding sources, we encourage you to review and share the Non-Federal Funding Opportunities page on RA on ARC. This page provides several resources to search for external, non-federal funding organizations (sponsors) and funding opportunities, including university resources, internal grant programs, and lists of non-federal fellowships and career development awards. The page will continue to be updated as additional resources and opportunities are identified. Contact Pernille Konow if you have information about additional non-federal sponsors or funding opportunities.
Funding Opportunity Databases
SPIN InfoEd Search
Searchable database of federal and private funding opportunities in all fields. Click HERE to access this resource, free to all with Harvard Key.
Pivot
Formerly Community of ScienceSearchable database of federal and private funding opportunities in all fields. Click HERE to access this resource, free to all with Harvard email.
Guide (PDF)
Foundation Directory Online by Foundation Center
Searchable database that contains a wealth of information on foundations and the grants they support. Click HERE to access this resource, free to all with Harvard Key.
Grants.gov
Searchable database of all grant opportunities offered by 26 Federal Agencies
Research Spending, Data & Reports
NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tool (RePORT)
RePORT provides access to reports, data, and analyses of NIH research activities, including information on grants awarded, expenditures, and the results of NIH supported research.
Research.gov
Research Spending & ResultsResearch Spending & Results gives the public, the scientific community, and Congress insight into federally funded research. Research Spending & Results provides information about how federal research dollars are being spent, what research is being performed, and how the outcomes of research are benefiting society as a whole. Anyone can easily access, search, and sort information in new ways through Research.gov. Currently, information is available for NSF and NASA awards.