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Funding For Seattle University Faculty and Staff
This guide is intended as a resource for Seattle University faculty and staff seeking funding to support research, pedagogy, community engagement or other scholarly pursuits.
- To begin your search, explore the Funding Databases and Directories page, which offers general resources that collect information about a wide variety of funding options, as well as more specialized resources tailored to particular academic disciplines
- If you are interested in identifying government funding, the Government Funding Sources page includes options for finding funding from federal, state, and local government
- If you plan to seek funding from private sources, such as foundations or corporate donors, the Private Funding Sources page suggests appropriate tools and campus resources
- If you are interested in learning about funding offered by Seattle University to faculty and staff, visit the Funding From Seattle University page
Office of Sponsored Projects
Seattle University's Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) coordinates the application for and management of funding granted for the purpose of carrying out a particular activity, such as scholarly research or a creative endeavor (a "sponsored project").
Faculty and staff seeking funding from an external source for a sponsored project must consult with and receive approval from OSP prior to submitting any proposal or application for external funding. For more information about the sponsored project application process or to discuss a planned submission, please contact OSP for additional information.
Current Sponsored Projects at Seattle University
A directory of grants and other funding awarded to scholars at Seattle University is maintained on the ScholarWorks institutional repository:
- Seattle University Sponsored Research & ProjectsBrowse awards by college, school or division, or use the search box on the right side of the page to locate awards by keywords related to the project or funding source. Each record details the relevant funding source, personnel, award amount, and award date.
Books on Faculty and Staff Funding
Winning Research Funding by ISBN: 1281098590Publication Date: 2012-01-01The ability to produce valid research has never been more crucial to the academic community than it is today - but how do you go about getting the funding for such projects? How do you identify which funding organisations are likely to be sympathetic to your needs? And convince them that they will benefit from funding you? This book will take you step-by-step through the process but, perhaps more importantly, will also help you develop and maintain an ongoing relationship with your funding partner.
Gaining Funding for Research by ISBN: 0335236588Publication Date: 2010-07-01Success at seeking and gaining funding is now a vital component of building of a successful research career. The book sets out the case for why success at winning funding is so important, from both an institutional and individual researcher perspective.
Developing a Winning Grant Proposal by ISBN: 9780203112632Publication Date: 2012-10-02In a world of tightening budgets and increased competition for grant money, Developing a Winning Grant Proposal provides the guidelines, strategies, plans, and techniques to craft a fundable grant proposal.
Grant Seeking in Higher Education by ISBN: 1118192478Publication Date: 2012-08-28Written for anyone in higher education who is responsible for submitting and running a grant-funded project, Grant Seeking in Higher Education offers a hands-on resource for developing and managing the grant process from start to finish.
Guide to Getting Arts Grants by ISBN: 9781581154566Publication Date: 2006-08-01Get that arts grant and be more independent! In this book, artists and arts groups will find all they need to know to support themselves through grants and special projects.
Grant Writing Handbook for Nurses by ISBN: 9780763756024Publication Date: 2008-07-29A reader-friendly primer that acknowledges that grant writing is an essential skill for today's nurse.
Research Projects and Research Proposals: a Guide for Scientists Seeking Funding by ISBN: 1280541075Publication Date: 2007-01-09This book is a guide to writing scientific research proposals for submission to funding agencies. It approaches the topic by placing it in the larger context of planning and carrying out a research project, offering guidance on selecting a suitable research topic, organizing and planning the project, identifying a funding agency, writing the proposal, and managing the funded project.
Getting Science Grants by ISBN: 0787967467Publication Date: 2003-08-12Getting Science Grants is your hands-on guide to writing compelling proposals that will attract funding. Written by Thomas Blackburn a scientist, experienced grantmaker, and consultant, this book provides a step-by-step process for writing grants to support your research projects.
