How We Can Help With Funding Searches

College Research Support Team

We assist investigators by identifying appropriate funding opportunities, refining search strategies, and aligning funding mechanisms with research goals. Investigators are encouraged to engage early to discuss project scope, funding timelines, and potential opportunities.

Office of Research Development

The Office of Research, Research Development Team provides institution-wide resources and expertise, including access to funding databases, targeted opportunity searches, sponsor intelligence, and proposal development support.

Available Funding Resources

PIVOT – Funding Opportunities Database

A comprehensive database of funding opportunities and scholar profiles that supports targeted searches and funding alerts.

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Philanthropy News Digest

Publishes funding opportunities and award announcements relevant to nonprofit and academic research communities.

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Early Stage Investigator Opportunities

Resource listing funding opportunities that are specifically appropriate for early-stage investigators.

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Private Foundation Toolkit

UCF Libraries toolkit highlighting private foundations, proposal guidance, and additional funding resources.

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