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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. 

  • Find Grants (PDF | Video)
  • Receive Grant Recommendations  (PDF | Video)
  • Get Pre-Award Information  (PDF | Video)
  • Find Relevant Keywords for My Search (PDF)
  • Tips to Improve Your Search (PDF)

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.

Need help finding funding?

Work with Hanover Research Services and utilize their grant prospecting services at no cost to you.

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 $1,000.00 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

Contact Us

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
MTSU Box 124

2269 Middle Tennessee Boulevard

Murfreesboro, TN 37132

research2@mtsu.edu

(615) 898-2401

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