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Research at New College

Finding funding

Discover the first step in launching your next research project with New College. This page connects faculty and researchers to tools, tips, and funding databases—like Pivot-RP—that make identifying external grant opportunities easier and more efficient.

Whether you’re exploring federal agencies, private foundations, or university resources, discover where to start and how to navigate ASU’s submission process.

Request internal funding

Before you apply

Once you’ve found a potential funding opportunity, remember that most proposals must be submitted through ASU—not by individual researchers. Our research advancement team will help review, route, and officially submit your proposal to ensure it meets all university and sponsor requirements.

Guidance for proposals submitted through ASU

Contact your program officer early (if applicable)
You do not need a login to search funding opportunities on grants.gov
Authorized Organization Representatives (AOR) submit applications on behalf of the institution, therefore "AOR" access is restricted to the ORSPA staff at ASU.

Independent submissions

For independent submissions, feel free to contact your RA for assistance or if not needed, submit a form for credit with your unit.
If you have any further questions or want to check eligibility, please email us at [email protected].

Finding funding with Pivot

Pivot-RP is ASU’s main tool for finding research funding. It connects you with thousands of opportunities from federal agencies, foundations, and international sponsors—all in one place. You can search for grants, set up alerts, and even find collaborators, making it easier to discover funding that fits your work.

This video explains how to discover funding opportunities using the basic search system in Pivot-RP. You can find opportunities by searching and by browsing through opportunities that have been reviewed and curated by Pivot editors.

See more informative videos by Pivot

Pivot resources

Visit Pivot Getting Started with Pivot (PDF) Searching for Funding Opportunities (PDF)

Other funding opportunity resources

Below are additional helpful links to major federal funding agencies, ASU research resources, and quick tips for getting started. These sections point you to places like Grants.gov, the National Science Foundation, and ASU’s own funding tools, so you can explore opportunities that fit your field. Don't hesitate to reach out to our research advancement team to make sure proposals are submitted correctly.