Career Development

Funding Resources

Securing funding is paramount for advancing research and educational initiatives. The following compendium of resources has been meticulously curated to offer a comprehensive overview of both federal and non-federal funding opportunities, postdoctoral fellowships, and summer undergraduate research programs.

Additionally, the list encompasses valuable tools and recommendations for creating compelling grant figures and keeping reviewers’ perspectives at the forefront. For those seeking to elevate their grant writing prowess, an assortment of renowned books on the subject, along with general writing resources, has been included. To bolster the understanding of the grant application process and enhance proficiency, the collection also features insightful tips, podcasts, and exemplary grant samples. These resources aim to streamline the funding acquisition process and position researchers for success.

This page includes information on:

Grants
Summer Research
Undergraduate/Graduate/Postdoc

Summer Undergraduate Research Programs	Pathways to Science (Searchable listing): AAMC AAMC (For students interested in MD/PhD)
Postdoctoral Fellowship Listings	Compilation for Biology Listing by JHU Harvard Internal & External Funding Resource Loan Repayment Program (Repays up to $50,000 of a researcher’s qualified educational debt while engaging in NIH-relevant research)
Graduate Student Funding Opportunities	Listing by JHU
General Fellowship Database	Cientifico Latino (With examples, searchable by citizenship/immigration status) The Hub
ARVO Funding Guide	ARVO
Federal Funding	Federal Funding (Federal-wide portal for advertising funding opportunities) NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts NIH Website List of Grant-Making Agencies
Non-Federal Funding	Science Magazine List of Resources Pivot-RP Database
Programs to Create Figures (BioRender/Adobe Illustrator)	Webinar for creating grant figures (Using BioRender) Learn to Use BioRender
Resources for keeping the reviewer in mind	NIH Review Criteria at a Glance NIH Review Guidelines NIH Slides
Important Resources	Early Status Investigator Status Information Application Guides for NIH Grants This includes general instructions as well specific instructions for different types of grants (e.g., K awards, R awards, training awards, multi-project awards, etc.) Formatting Requirements (NIH) This includes specifics on citations, page formatting, font, images, hyperlinks and URLs, page limits, and more. NIH RePORTER This resource lists all NIH-funded grants (both active and previous). You can use to see who has been funded for specific grants, look at project summaries, and projects funded by specific institutes. NIH Study Section Information
Books on Grant Writing	The Elements of Style by William Struck and E.B. White The Grant Application Writer’s Workbook by Stephen W. Russel and David C. Morrison The Craft of Scientific Writing by Michael Alley Style: The Basics of Clarity and Grace or Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace by Joseph Williams
General Writing	The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) Grammarly Blog NIH Writing Resources Duke Scientific Writing Resource
Podcasts	All About Grants Podcast
Tips for Grant Writing	Know all pertinent internal and external submission dates (internal administrative deadlines can be upwards of 2 weeks before the actual grant deadline) Set aside time for writing at a dedicated workspace Have a checklist of documents including page limits Start working with Grant Administrator early and create a shared folder on the cloud Pick a font and format before starting Draft one thing at a time Reach out to collaborators early for letters of support Aim for a completed draft early to review with colleague
Specific Aims	Make sure they are not dependent on each other Start each aim with a different action (i.e. Determine, elucidate, dissect, define, characterize, investigate, assess, etc.) Make sure they are feasible and captivating Leave some white space so it appears visually clear Don’t propose “fishing” experiments
Sample Grants	Sample Grant Application