Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunity Database for WashU Researchers

• Curated by the Research Development Office (RDO)
• Updated on Mondays
• Opportunities pulled from Grants.gov and University Corporate and Foundations Relations databases

SPIN Search Tool

• SPIN provides intuitive and easily customizable access to the most extensive research funding opportunity database on earth. Tools are provided that are geared towards both individual and administrative users, and SPIN provides both active searching as well as automated, daily opportunity notifications. SPIN can be accessed by logging into rms.wustl.edu using your WUSTL Key and clicking SPIN in the left sidebar.
• Visit the Identify Funding Webpage to learn about how to tailor a SPIN search for your needs.

Funding News

• Subscribe to WU internal research news and funding announcements.

Funding Opportunity Lists

• Edited lists can provide up-to-date news about the latest funding and deadlines.
  • Duke University Research Funding Opportunities
  • NORDP Collaborative Funding Mechanisms Page

Funding Calendars

• Hanover Research Early Career Calendar
• Hanover Research Center Grant Calendar
• Hanover Research Interdisciplinary Research Calendar

An internal selection is required when an external sponsor limits the number of applications that can be submitted by a single institution.

• Internal Selection Process: visit the WU Internal Selections Website and the Internal Selections Topic Page
• Sign up for the Internal Selection Newsletter to receive information about upcoming. competitions. Email Catherine Determan at internalselections@wustl.edu.
• Federal Funders
• Private Funders

• Learn more about McKelvey internal funding available to junior faculty.
• See our short list of Young Investigator sponsors

Supplemental funding opportunities

Internal funding opportunities at WU.

Site edited by the WU Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. Includes funding search tips, guides to federal funding, internal funding, internal selections, and more.

Contacts and information about sponsorship through corporations and private foundations.

Master Research Agreements (MRAs) set forth the terms and conditions for multiple sponsored research projects as part of formalized agreements between the University and companies. The aim of an MRA is to establish a long-term strategic relationship that may include multiple projects involving one or more entities within the University and company. Projects contemplated under an MRA are related in some way(s) that make it reasonable to establish a common set of terms and conditions.

Such agreements can create more opportunities for research and collaboration, as well as increase research dollars and patentable and publishable technologies for the University. MRAs can also result in a strengthening of the strategic relationship between the University and company, leading to benefits beyond the contracted projects. Finally, such relationships, once established, can streamline the contracting process.

For more information, please contact researchcontracts@wusm.wustl.edu.

WU Master Agreements Summary Table

Start-Up Fund Summary

Select List opportunities for graduate students and trainees.

• Learn more about federal, non-governmental, and local sponsors.
• Internal funding opportunities
• Sponsor Presentation Archive