RDS can help Vanderbilt University faculty diversify their funding portfolios by performing targeted funding searches to identify new sponsors and funding opportunities. Submit a service request form below to be matched with an RDS team member who may contact you to discuss your request in more detail.
Targeted Funding Searches
Identifying Funding Opportunities
In RDS, we assist Vanderbilt faculty by...
- Researching funding opportunities for faculty projects and other needs
- Facilitating relationships with potential and existing sponsors
Grant Databases
RDS provides access to two different grant databases for Vanderbilt researchers. Researchers are welcome to explore these resources on their own, or contact RDS to request a targeted funding on their behalf. Contact us via the support form linked above if you'd like our support in finding funding for your research. If you have questions about using GrantForward or SPIN, please send us an email at RDS@vanderbilt.edu.
- Grant Forward Grant Database
GrantForward's User Welcome Guide can be found here.
GrantForward's Researcher Quick Guide can be found here. - SPIN Grant Database Need help getting started? SPIN Quick Start Guide Aug 2024
- Note: if creating a new SPIN account, please click the "Need to create a new profile?" link under the login space.
- Once your account is created, you will use the login on the left side not the Institutional Login on the right side