Trainings & Courses
Finding Funding
Resources on campus to identify funding opportunities.
Top Resources for Finding Funding
Trainings & Courses
Nature Masterclass Course – Funding Opportunities
Guides & How-To's
URF Sample Critique
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Guides & How-To's
URF Reviewer Guidelines
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Forms & Documents
URF Budget Template
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Trainings & Courses
Nature Masterclass Course – Persuasive Grant Writing
Tools & Systems
SPIN Database
Funding opportunity database that provides information on funding sources with over 40,000 funding opportunities listed.
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Guides & How-To's
URF Committee Quick Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find funding opportunities relevant to my research area?
Internal funding opportunities supported by the OVPR and Penn is a great first step – many of these are listed under our funding tab and can be searched by various filters like research area. Penn also provides all faculty, staff, and postdocs with access to the Spin Sponsored Funding Database, a large database of sponsored research funding opportunities. This is a good place to explore and get a sense of what funding opportunities align with your research area.
Are there any scholarships, grants, or stipends available for student researchers?
Funding opportunities and fellowships for to support undergraduates pursuing research can be found through the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF)