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Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

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External Funding Opportunities

Grant Forward

MTSU has an institutional subscription to GrantForward, a database of funding opportunities. 

Click below to create your GrantForward profile. Be sure to use your MTSU email address to create your account.

For more information, 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. 

ORSP 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. 

 Peer-Reviewed Journal/Creative Activity Funding 

MT-IGO

Grants to support research and creative projects.  Learn more about the MT Internal Grant Opportunities (MT-IGO*)

Non-ORSP Internal Funding Opportunities

Contact Us

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
MTSU Box 124

2269 Middle Tennessee Boulevard

Murfreesboro, TN 37132

research@mtsu.edu; research2@mtsu.edu

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