Broadening Research Opportunities
The Office of Research is working across the university to coordinate and disseminate resources to support the pursuit of research funding. Please email researchdevelopment@uchicago.edu if you have questions or suggestions for additional content.
UPCOMING INFORMATIONAL WEBINARS:
May 9, 2-3 PM: Introduction to UChicago Global and Support for the University’s International Engagement – Register HERE
June 3 12-1:30 PM: Office of the Provost Research Speed Meeting, Spring quarter topic “Prejudice” – Register HERE
June 13, 9-10 AM: Introduction to the EURAXESS Network for Scientific Collaboration between Europe and the Global Community – Register HERE
Supporting Offices
Office of Research
Stay informed on policy changes and resources through communication such as the Office of Research listserv, research townhalls, and Federal Policy Updates webpage.
Weekly virtual office hours: Thursdays, 12 – 1 PM (Access Zoom link here.)
Office of Research Development (ORD)
ORD can assist with identifying funding opportunities of all types, developing competitive and compliant proposals, and creating a customized funding strategy for research at any stage. Learn more.
Contact: researchdevelopment@uchicago.edu
Foundation and Corporate Relations (FCR)
FCR stewards mutually advancing relationships between the University and private and philanthropic organizations in order to promote faculty work and support students.
Contact: FCR staff for your division
Corporate Engagement Office (CEO)
CEO works with faculty and leadership to identify opportunities for industry engagement and develop them into strategic, long term partnerships, networks, and initiatives. Contact CEO for guidance on engaging with industry and developing materials for outreach. Learn more.
Weekly virtual office hours: Tuesdays 1-2 PM beginning 4/15 (Access Zoom link here.)
Contact: corporateengagement@uchicago.edu
UChicago Global
UChicago Global guides and supports faculty to create international research partnerships and pursue international funding opportunities.
Contact: global@uchicago.edu
Informational Webinars
UChicago Offices
Research Funding Opportunities through Foundation and Corporate Relations (FCR), presented by Executive Director Karen Pekow, April 10, 2025
Working with the Corporate Engagement Office (CEO) to Identify Corporate Partners for your Research, presented by Assistant Vice President Thelma Tennant, April 18, 2025 (slides)
DoD
Introduction to the DARPA Defense Sciences Office, presented by Director Bartlett Russell, April 2025
Opportunities to Engage on Basic Research at the DoD, presented by Dr. Bindu Nair, Director of the Basic Research Office, September 2023
DoD Biomedical Funding Opportunities, presented by ORD and Federal Relations, April 2024
Tools and Resources to Identify Funding Opportunities
Links to: (coming soon)
- List of internal seed funding opportunities
- List of recurring large foundation opportunities
- List of international funding opportunities
Pivot-RP Funding Opportunities Database:
QUICK TIP: Before clicking links below, access Pivot-RP and log in by selecting University of Chicago from the dropdown list to use your CNet login credentials.
Set up personalized, automated searches to find funding opportunities from all sources. To receive a weekly email, click “save search” under the list of search terms at the top and select the option for a weekly alert.
Curated searches for Community-Engaged Research funding opportunities
Pivot-RP curated searches on ORD Intranet for:
- Selected research topics
- DoD BAAs, Biomedical, and Non-medical
- Education and Training grants
- Different career stage and student status
If you need assistance accessing Pivot-RP or would like to help setting up your own automated searches, contact researchdevelopment@uchicago.edu.
Foundation Directory Online
Access the University’s enterprise-level subscription to Foundation Directory Online (FDO). FDO contains information on more than 140,000 grantmakers and includes grantmaker profiles.