Grant Support

Sources of Research Funding

Determining which sources to approach for research funding is one of the most important, and challenging, pieces of the grant application process.

IPSR Pre-Award staff can conduct funding searches and help researchers at KU identify funding sources that are appropriate for their research. Contact Nancy Myers (ncmyers@ku.edu) to initiate this process.

Below are some resources if you would like to investigate potential funding sources on your own.

Pivot - Pivot is a tool licensed by KU that helps researchers identify sources of funding, potential collaborators, and connect with the broader research community at KU and beyond.

Federal & State Sources

Private & Corporate Sources

Internal (KU) Sources of Research Funding

• Faculty/Staff Research Development Travel Grant
• General Research Fund Competition (GRF)
• Major Project Planning Grant (MPPG)
• New Faculty General Research Fund
• Student Research Opportunities