Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
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External Funding Search Portals
GrantForward
MTSU has an institutional subscription to GrantForward, a database of funding opportunities.
Click below to create your GrantForward profile. Use your MTSU email address to create your account.
For more information on how to search for funding via GrantForward, see the Research Guide for the system.
Grants.gov
This website allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies.
Nonprofit Funding
Candid.org
This website provides a funding portal to connect nonprofit organizations with funding to support their work.
Foundation Directory Online
The Rutherford County Library System provides access to the database Foundation Directory Online. To access this resource, patrons must be in-person at one of the Rutherford County Library branches.
Internal Funding Opportunities
New Faculty Start-up Funding
ORSP start-up funds are provided for new faculty to assist them in competing for external funding. These funds are requested by Department Chairs and/or College Deans during new hire negotiations. To request startup funds, click here.
Peer-Reviewed Journal/Creative Activity Funding
Funding is available for recipients seeking up to $500.00 per fiscal year for financial assistance regarding the eligible peer reviewed items listed below:
- Journal Articles
- Monographs
- Edited Volumes
- Book Chapters
- Shows (creative activity)
Complete this form to request funding : Peer-Reviewed Journal/Creative Activity Authorization Form (Dynamic Form)
Non-ORSP Internal Funding Opportunities
- Grants Administered by the Provost’s Office
These opportunities for faculty are available through the Provost’s Office. - Curriculum Integration Grants
Three summer grants in the amount of $1,800 each are available for the integration of the experiences and perspectives of women into the curriculum. - Public Service Grants
Grants support projects and activities that enhance the university’s public service mission.
Ready to apply for funding? Click here to get started.
Contact Us
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
MTSU Box 124
2269 Middle Tennessee Boulevard
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
(615) 898-2401