Other Resources
If you are just beginning to search for funding sources, do three things. Complete a profile for yourself under IRIS Alert Service. Subscribe to the Research Review, and conduct an IRIS Search consulting the thesaurus and help file.
Searchable Databases
- IRIS Funding Database - Searchable research and fellowship database with over 7,900 funding opportunities. This database is no longer fully available, but seach Upcoming Deadlines for Graduate Students for potential resources.
- Community of Science - UA access limited to free services including Funded Research and COS Expertise. Gov domain accounts may access searchable funding database.
- Graduate and Postdoctoral Extramural Support Database at UCLA (GRAPES) - Searchable database for graduate fellowships and postdoctoral opportunities.
Resources for Underrepresented Students
Alert Services
- IRIS Alert Service
- NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts - NIH Table of Contents Notification LISTSERV Service
- COS Funding Alert
Federal Servers
- Searchgov.com - Quick search of government data bases and easy access to grants information.
- Federal Register - Online via GPO Access at the National Archives and Records Administration.
- FirstGov.gov - A point of entry and search system for government agencies and databases.
- Grants.gov - A point of entry and search system for grant opportunities and a unified process point to apply.
- The National Academies - Fellowships and Postdoc Opportunities and Research Opportunities in U.S. Government Laboratories.
Arizona State Agencies and Foundations
Other Servers
- Council of Graduate Schools - Resources for Students.
- Community of Science Funded Research - Funded by NIH, NSF, SBIR, USDA, and MRC.
- FinAid - The Financial Aid Information Page - Comprehensive site with interesting links for students.
- The Foundation Center - Contains information for non-profit organizations and project grants and links to corporate and community foundations. The Tucson-Pima County Main Library is a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection with searchable CD-Rom data base.Contact Jean Lewis at the TPC Main Library.
- The Grantsmanship Center - Source of information for non-profit organizations. Well established training programs for grantswriters.
- Grants Net - Biomedical funding site with 707 programs profiled sponsored by HHMI and AAAS.
- Philanthropy Journal Online - Source for Meta-Index of Non-Profits, Foundations, Foundation and Corporate Giving, and Non-Profit Jobs.
- Society of Research Administrators - Award winning site with well organized links to Government Resources, General Resources, Private Funding Resources, and Policy Information and Circulars.
University Sites
- Fellowship/Grant/Award Information at Yale University - Alphabetical listing of major fellowships.
- Grants and Related Resources - Michigan State University. Look for Grants for Individuals.
- University of Virginia Research - Department of Computer Science site for researchers.
Proposal Writing Resources
- Graduate School, Grants & You: Winning Grants to Support Your Study, Research and Travel (PDF)
- Editing a Moving Target - by Mary Stoughton in The Editorial Eye. Contains many other pertinent articles.
- EPA Grant-Writing Tutorial - Contains examples of real proposals
- A Guide for Proposal Writing - National Science Foundation Directorate for Education and Human Resources
- Proposal Writing Short Course - The Foundation Center.
- Sample Successful Essays- Boston University Fellowship Office -forms and successful essays for British Marshall, DAAD, Fulbright, Barry Goldwater, Luce Scholars, Melville, Rhodes, Harry S. Truman, and Morris K. Udall programs.
- A Short Guide to the Preparation of NIH Grant Applications - National Cancer Institute. Wider applicability for research proposals.
Data Sources for Grant Writers
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UA Faculty Research and Scholarship Data Base - searchable of Arizona Fact Book
- Arizona Department of Education
- Arizona Department of Health
- Bureau of the Census
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Council of Graduate Schools Virtual Center for Research on Graduate Education
- INEGI - National Statistics, Geography and Informatics Institute of Mexico.
- National Center for Education Statistics
- National Science Foundation - The Division of Science Resource Studies
- Statistical Abstract of the United States
- Statistical Resources on the Web from the University of Michigan.
- U.S. Department of Education Research and Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education Other Related Web Resources.
- United Way of Greater Tucson - Critical Community Needs Report.
Scholarships for Latinos
- ¡Adelante! Fund Scholarship Program
Phone: (210) 692-1971
Web: n/a
E-mail: rubeng@dcci.com
For: Hispanic students enrolled in Hispanic Serving Institutions - American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Phone: (202) 872-6250
Web: www.acs.org/scholars
E-mail: scholars@acs.org
For: Underrepresented minority students with a strong interest in chemistry and a desire to pursue a career in chemistry-related science - Anheuser-Busch Foundation Scholarships
Phone: (773) 451-3567
Web: www.cul-chicago.org
E-mail: info@cul-chicago.org
For: Illinois residents of color interested in full-time study at a 4-year college or university - Association of Cuban Engineers Scholarships
Phone: (305) 649-7429
Web: n/a
E-mail: n/a
For: Undergraduate and graduate students of Cuban American heritage and others who are interested in preparing for a career in engineering - Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting Scholarships
Phone: (213) 243-0004
Web: www.alpfa.org
E-mail: scholarships.national@alpfa.org
For: Undergraduate and graduate students of Hispanic heritage who are preparing for a career in a field related to finance or accounting - Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships for Ethnic People of Color
Phone: (212) 581-2215
Web: www.nsna.org
E-mail: nsna@nsna.org
For: Minority undergraduate and graduate students who wish to prepare for careers in nursing - College Assistant Migrant Program Scholarships
Phone: (208) 792-2101
Web: www.campaa.org/scholarships.html
E-mail: ggalindo@campaa.org
For: College and high school students from migrant or seasonal farmworker families - College Scholarship Program of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Phone: (877) HSF-INFO
Web: www.hsf.net
E-mail: info@hsf.net
For: Hispanic American students - Community College Transfer Program of The Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Phone: (877) HSF-INFO
Web: www.hsf.net
E-mail: info@hsf.net
For: Hispanic American students who are attending a community college and are interested in transferring to a 4-year institution - Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship Awards
Phone: (202) 543-1771, (800) EXCEL-DC
Web: www.chci.org
E-mail: chci@chci.org
For: Students of Hispanic descent - Coors Light Academic Success in Education Scholarship Award
Phone: (210) 692-3805
Web: www.hacu.net
E-mail: hacu@hacu.net
For: Undergraduate and graduate students at institutions in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico that are members of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) - Cristina Saralegui Scholarship Program
Phone: (202) 662-7145
Web: www.nahj.org/scholarship.html
E-mail: nahj@nahj.org
For: Hispanic American undergraduate students interested in preparing for careers in media - Denny's Grand Slam Scholars
Phone: (800) 644-4223
Web: www.hispanicfund.org
E-mail: hispaniccollegefund@earthlink.net
For: Hispanic American undergraduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in business, computer science, or engineering - Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders
Phone: (312) 427-8683
Web: www.ushli.com/aScholarship.html
E-mail: ushli@aol.com
For: Hispanic students in the United States - Eaton Multicultural Engineering Scholars Program
Phone: (216) 623-1010
Web: www.eaton.com
E-mail: n/a
For: Minority college students interested in a career as an engineer - Eishenhower Hispanic-Serving Institutions Fellowships
Phone: (703) 235-0538
Web: www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/fellowships.html
E-mail: Ilene.payne@fhwa.dot.gov
For: Students at Hispanic Serving Institutions studying transportation-related fields - Environmental Management Scholarship
Phone: (202) 296-0009
Web: www.hsfi.org/sch_energy.html
E-mail: info@hsfi.org
For: Hispanic undergraduate students majoring in designated business, engineering, and science fields related to the U.S. Department of Energy goal of environmental and waste management - Falú Foundation Scholarship
Phone: (212) 360-1210
Web: www.ubms.edu/FaluFoundation.html
E-mail: falu@ubms.edu
For: Hispanic students interested in preparing for a career in technology - Fleming/Blaszcak Scholarship
Phone: (203) 740-5434
Web: www.4spe.org
E-mail: foundation@4spe.org
For: Mexican American undergraduate and graduate students who have a career interest in the plastics industry - Founders Scholarship
Phone: n/a
Web: www.maes-natl.org
E-mail: maes@tamu.edu
For: Undergraduate and graduate student members of the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES) - Fulfilling Our Dreams Scholarship Program
Phone: (213) 480-1052
Web: www.salef.org
E-mail: info@salef.org
For: Salvadoran Americans and other Americans of Hispanic descent - General Electric/LULAC Scholarships
Phone: (202) 833-6130
Web: www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
E-mail: LNESCAward@aol.com
For: Minority students who are studying engineering or business in college - Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement National Scholarship Program
Phone: (312) 435-0498, ext. 21
Web: www.hace-usa.org/programs/scholar.htm
E-mail: haceorg@enteract.com
For: Hispanic students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree - HENAAC Student Leadership Awards
Phone: (323) 262-0997
Web: www.henaac.org/scholarships.htm
E-mail: info@henaac.org
For: Hispanic undegraduate and graduate students majoring in engineering and related fields - High School Scholarship Programs of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Phone: (877) HSF-INFO
Web: www.hsf.net
E-mail: info@hsf.net
For: Hispanic American high school seniors who are interested in attending college - Hispanic Scholarship Fund/Ford Motor Company Corporate Scholarship Program
Phone: (877) HSF-INFO
Web: www.hsf.net/scholarship/Special.htm
E-mail: specialprograms@hsf.net
For: Hispanic college juniors who are majoring in business, computer science, or engineering - IMA Diversity Scholarship Program
Phone: (201) 573-8438
Web: www.imanet.org
E-mail: students@imanet.org
For: Minority and disabled student members of the Institute of Management Accountants who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in management accounting or financial manangement - Jose Martí Scholarship Grant Fund
Phone: (850) 410-5185
Web: www.firn.edu/doe/osfa
E-mail: osfa@mail.doe.state.fl.us
For: Hispanic American high school seniors and graduate students in Florida - LULAC General Awards
Phone: (202) 833-6130
Web: www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
E-mail: LNESCAward@aol.com
For: Hispanic American undergraduate and graduate students - LULAC Honors Awards
Phone: (202) 833-6130
Web: www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
E-mail: LNESCAward@aol.com
For: Hispanic American undergraduate and graduate students with 3.25 or higher GPA, or 840 SAT score for incoming freshmen - LULAC National Scholastic Achievement Awards
Phone: (202) 833-6130
Web: www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
E-mail: LNESCAward@aol.com
For: Hispanic American undergraduate and graduate students with 3.5 or higher GPA, or 970 SAT score for incoming freshmen - Mas Family Scholarship Program
Phone: (305) 592-7768
Web: n/a
E-mail: n/a
For: Students of Cuban descent working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, business, international relations, economics, communications, or journalism - Mexican American Grocers Association Scholarship Program
Phone: (323) 227-1565
Web: www.maga.org
E-mail: n/a
For: Latino/Hispanic students interested in preparing for a business career - Microsoft National Scholarships
Phone: (425) 882-8080
Web: www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/general.asp
E-mail: scholars@microsoft.com
For: Underrepresented minorities and women interested in preparing for a career in computer science or other related technical fields - LULAC General Awards
Phone: (202) 833-6130
Web: www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
E-mail: LNESCAward@aol.com
For: Hispanic American undergraduate and graduate students ) - National Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarships
Phone: (202) 662-7145
Web: www.nahj.org/scholarship/html
E-mail: nahj@nahj.org
For: Hispanic American undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for careers in media - National Association of Hispanic Nurses Scholarships
Phone: (202) 387-2477
Web: www.thehispanicnurses.org
E-mail: thehispanicnurses@earthlink.net
For: Members of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses - Next Generation of Public Servants Scholarship
Phone: (202) 296-0009
Web: www.hsfi.org/sch_nextgen.html
E-mail: info@hsfi.org
For: Hispanic and other students majoring in designated business, engineering, social science, and science fields, and interested in employment with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program
Phone: (800) 736-5219
Web: www.rmhc.org
E-mail: n/a
For: Hispanic students in specifies geographic areas - Ronald H. Brown Memorial Scholarship
Phone: (202) 408-8422
Web: www.tia.org
E-mail: n/a
For: Minority undergraduate students interested in studying travel and tourism - SALEF Health Scholarship Program
Phone: (213) 480-1052
Web: www.salef.org
E-mail: info@salef.org
For: Undergraduate and graduate students of Central American ancestry interested in a health-related career - Worldstudio Foundation Scholarships
Phone: (212) 366-1317, ext. 18
Web: www.worldstudio.org/scholar/intro.html
E-mail: scholarships@worldstudio.org
For: Disadvantaged and ethnic minority undergraduate and graduate students who wish to study fine or commercial arts, design, or architecture - Worldstudio Foundation Scholarships
Phone: (212) 366-1317, ext. 18
Web: www.worldstudio.org/scholar/intro.html
E-mail: scholarships@worldstudio.org
For: Members of disadvantaged and ethnic minority groups who wish to study illustration, animation, or cartooning in college