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Finding External Funding in Graduate School

Dr. Jennifer Teitle The University of Iowa Graduate College. Finding External Funding in Graduate School. Steps for Finding Funding. Learn About Funding. Awards : Funding in recognition of scholarly or creative excellence

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Finding External Funding in Graduate School

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  1. Dr. Jennifer Teitle The University of Iowa Graduate College Finding External Funding in Graduate School

  2. Steps for Finding Funding

  3. Learn About Funding • Awards: Funding in recognition of scholarly or creative excellence • Fellowships: For graduate and post-graduate research and/or education • Grants: Support for research, travel, projects • Internships: Paid or unpaid work experience • Residencies:Room and board within an artist/ scholar community • Scholarships:Funding for education

  4. Learn: Think Broadly about Funding

  5. Plan your academic timeline Define Your Academic Goals • what you want to do • where you want to be • what you need to get there Create Your Search Timeline • what has to happen, in what order • timing is everything, think at least one year in advance • Make a calendar with deadlines (letters, writing, revision)

  6. Search: Local Communicate your plans and use the available social networks • Other students • Advisor/mentors • Online networks • Conferences • Professional associations

  7. Search: Global The Division of Sponsored Programs (DSP) Homepage: SPIN Searches

  8. Search: Global Grants 4 Hawks University Database Searches

  9. Search: Global Crowdfunding Kickstarter Rally Indiegogo More ideas from Imagining America and Animating Democracy…

  10. Finding Funding Takes Time • Schedule blocks of time for your funding searches (30-45 minutes) • Search regularly • Keep records • Set goals

  11. How can I tell if an opportunity is right for me? A good match between a funder and applicant is essential. When you find an opportunity ask: • Am I eligible? • What is the funder’s mission and does my work fit into it? • Who else has this funder supported?

  12. Don’t force it Remember—there are many opportunities out there!

  13. Need help? Contact Jennifer at dsp-gradgrants@uiowa.edu • Individual interviews/search strategies • Hands-on training to use the databases • Proposal Review

  14. Start today!

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