Learn more about external funding databases and funding opportunity search tools.
Pivot-RP
Pivot-RP is a powerful database of funding opportunities available for researchers at the University of Pittsburgh.
- Learning Lab: Pivot-RP Overview
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Watch the Pivot-RP Overview Learning Lab Video to learn more about the database.
- Pivot User Guide
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Use Pivot-RP’s guide, Getting Started with Pivot-RP to get started with the platform.
- Pivot YouTube Tutorials
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Pivot-RP’s YouTube Channel has short, informative tutorials on navigating the database as a new user.
InfoReady Review
InfoReady Review hosts various University funding opportunities, including pre-applications for Limited Submissions.
- InfoReady Support: Applicants
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Resources are available in an FAQ for InfoReady users applying to competitions.
- InfoReady Support: Reviewers
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Reviewers of applications on InfoReady can access resources on the InfoReady Support site.
Other Search Tools
- Grants.gov
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Grants.gov is a site where all federal agencies can post discretionary funding opportunities, and grantees may find and apply for them.
- Sam.gov
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Sam.gov, also known as the System for Award Management, is a site used by the U.S. government to list contract jobs and opportunities.
- FundsNet
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FundsNet is a free website to search for grants, foundation funding opportunities, and more.
- Open Grants
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Open Grants is a repository accepting already submitted and reviewed proposals for analysis and grantsmanship development/training purposes.