Announcements of research funding opportunities are typically posted on the dedicated websites of the relevant federal agencies or other funders, as well as on government-wide sites like Grants.gov. It’s not always easy to find your way through this welter of information to locate opportunities that match your needs and interests. Various offices across campus provide tools that can help.
Review Recent Funding Program Announcements
- Selected upcoming FOAs: A list of upcoming funding opportunity announcements organized by agency and funding source, compiled by Research Administration and Compliance (RAC) at UC Berkeley.
- Databases and search engines: A resource list compiled by BRDO.
Explore Targeted Funding Opportunities
UC Berkeley’s Sponsored Projects Office (SPO) and other campus sites provide additional information on funding opportunities for a variety of needs, subjects, and applicant types. Direct links to some of the most commonly requested opportunities are listed below by targeted needs, subjects, and applicant types.
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Specific funding needs
- Infrastructure, instrumentation, and equipment
- Federal instrumentation and infrastructure programs (BRDO page)
- Equipment grants (SPO page)
- Education (research and training)
- Travel
- Faculty prizes/awards
- Centers/collaborative research
- Limited submissions
- Infrastructure, instrumentation, and equipment
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Specific subject area
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Specific applicant types
Ask BRDO for help finding research funding.