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The Research Process & Your Unique Workflow

An introduction to the general practices of research and some tools to help as you work.

Find Funding

Tools

GrantForward Search Engine
A search engine that brings together funding opportunities from more than 9000 sponsors, including federal agencies, nonprofits, and private funders.
Foundation Directory Quick Start
Foundation Directory Online, now known as Foundation Directory Quick Start from Candid, provides free access to American foundation information. Subscription fees are required for more information.
Candid Foundation Directory: Funding Information Network
While full access to the Candid Foundation Directory usually requires subscription, there are several Funding Information Network locations that allow you to explore the full database for free. Find one near you, and for best results, get in touch with them beforehand to verify access.
Grants.gov (US Department of Health and Human Services)
Grants.gov, maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services, brings together grants from all federal agencies as well as grant-writing guidance.
Find Funding (Clarivate/Web of Science)
A guide from Web of Science how to use it to find potential funders.

Search by Funded Work

Crossref Funding Search
Crossref is a provider of DOIs (digital object identifiers) and keeper of article metadata, and as such also provides access to funding information which can show funder activity and interests.

Scopus This link opens in a new window
Scopus is an abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, including scientific journals, books, and conference proceedings. Topics covered include scientific and technical disciplines, medicine, social sciences, and the arts and humanities. This Elsevier database allows for in-depth research of specialized fields within an academic or scientific discipline.
Web of Science This link opens in a new window
Web of Science is an abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed journals, books, reports, and conference proceedings in the sciences, social sciences, and the arts and humanities. This database allows for in-depth research of specialized fields within an academic or scientific discipline.