What we can do for you
The following are available funding resources for investigators from within the University and beyond.
If you would like to discuss a particular solicitation, or request assistance for finding funding, please contact the team at [email protected].
Internal Resources
Engineering Librarians
Make sure to meet the Engineering librarians. They have developed useful Research Guides. They can help researchers sign up for appropriate funding ALERTS (e.g., PIVOT) and Individual sponsors ALERT opportunities (e.g., NSF). Watch for training opportunities and information sessions offered by various units including ADR, CRLT, the Library, etc.
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Sign up to receive The RAP and RAPID from ORSP for limited competition and other funding opportunity announcements. Go to http://orsp.umich.edu/newsletter-signup
Office of Research
Launched in Spring 2021, the Research Catalyst and Innovation (RCI) Program includes four new funding mechanisms totaling more than $1.5 million in annual support.
The program infuses funding and fosters increased collaboration to catalyze research and spur innovation across the three University of Michigan campuses.
Foundation Relations
The University Foundation Relations has a site dedicated to current opportunities. Please contact our College of Engineering Foundation Relations for more information.
Corporate Relations
Please contact our College of Engineering Corporate Relations for more information.
External Resources
Please see the list below:
Grants.gov contains most federal funding opportunities.
- Pivot is a directory of researchers, funding opportunities, and publishing opportunities. Click here to go to the University Pivot site.
- National Science Foundation active funding opportunities.
- Halo! Research connects researchers directly with corporate R&D teams.
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Meet the Research Development Team
Rick Vanden Heuvel
Director, Research Development
Beth Jakubowski
Assistant Director, Research Development
Anagi Balachandra
Research Proposal Manager
Joanne Navarre
Development Specialist