External Funding
Purdue’s Office of Research connects you with the tools and resources you need to identify and pursue external funding, from searchable databases and agency alerts to curated opportunities across federal, foundation and industry sources.
Stay informed about new opportunities through the Office of Research’s weekly funding newsletter.
Search Tools and Alerts
Pivot
Pivot is the primary source of funding information at Purdue. Pivot enables you to identify funding opportunities and connect with other researchers, both within the Purdue community and globally. It combines the most comprehensive, editorially maintained database of funding opportunities with a unique database of 3 million+ scholar profiles. Its proprietary algorithm compiles pre-populated profiles of Purdue researchers and matches them to current funding opportunities in its expansive database. This allows users to search for a funding opportunity and instantly view matching faculty both inside and outside of Purdue. Conversely, a search for a scholar will link to matching funding opportunities.
Create a profile, log in to your existing account, and set funding alert and tracking options. You can also take online tutorials or download our one-page Pivot Quick Reference Guide. If you have any questions or would like a one-on-one demonstration, please contact Sue Grimes at sgrimes@purdue.edu.
Other Search Tools
The Office of Research recommends exploring these additional search tools.
- Challenge.gov
- Grants.gov
- FedBizOpps
- Federal Register
- Candid
- Indiana Opportunities
- Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute Funding Opportunities
- Indiana State Dept. of Health – Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Grant Program
Email Alerts
Want funding info sent to you? Subscribe to Purdue’s weekly funding newsletter and find the right sponsor to subscribe to below.
- Pivot
- DOE
- Dept. of Education (Institute of Education Sciences)
- EPA
- NIH Guide
- NSF Update
- Science.gov
- USDA-NIFA
OOR Coordinated Funding
CHIPS for America
The DOC NIST CHIPS for America program will release a series of NOFOs designed to advance the development of semiconductor technologies and to enhance the competitiveness of the U.S. semiconductor industry. The CHIPS R&D programs address five cross-cutting issues that were identified through interactions with stakeholders and include: access to facilities and equipment for late-stage R&D and prototyping; advanced packaging and testing; advanced metrology and characterization; advanced manufacturing technology; and workforce development. It is anticipated that most, if not all, will be limited submission, including those where Purdue is a sub-awardee. Based on the complexity of this program, all submissions involving Purdue as a participant will be coordinated through OOR at all stages (white paper and full submissions) including those participating as a sub-awardee. Interested faculty should contact OORLimited@purdue.edu.
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is a research funding agency that supports transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs ranging from the molecular to the societal to provide health solutions for all. Those interested in pursuing ARPA-H funding should contact OORLimited@purdue.edu for details.
Specialized Funding Resources
- New Investigator Funding Opportunities (including federal, foundation and industry opportunities)
- Mid-Career/Senior Scientist Career Awards and Fellowship Funding Opportunities (including federal and other opportunities)
- Equipment Funding Opportunities (including federal and other opportunities)
- Supplemental Funding (career life, administrative, etc.)
- Other Funding Opportunities (RAPID, EAGER, FASED, etc.)
Seed Funding – Publications
- Elevating the Visibility of Research: Seed Funding for Academic Books and Monographs (2024)
- Elevating the Visibility of Research: Seed Funding for High-Impact Review Papers (2024)
- 2024 Seed Funding Awardees – Books, Review Papers and Monographs
- 2023 Seed Funding Awardees – Books, Review Papers and Monographs