Pivot is a subscription-based funding database that is available to all Texas State University faculty, staff, and students. With Pivot, individuals can identify funding sources relevant to their research endeavors, identify potential collaborators, track and share funding opportunities, and sign up to receive email alerts when new opportunities become available.
Funding Sources
There are many avenues for funding from public and private sources at the University, Federal, State, and local levels.
Pivot Funding Database
Foundation Directory Online
The Foundation Directory Online Professional is a subscription-based database available through the Alkek Library. The database includes detailed funder profiles, program details, and application guidelines for a number of U.S. foundations, corporate giving programs, and grantmaking public charities, plus a growing number of non-U.S. grantmakers.
University-Level Funding
To learn about various internal funding opportunities, including the Research Enhancement Program (REP), the Multi-disciplinary Internal Research Grant (MIRG) Program, the International Research Accelerator (IRA) program, the Merrick Awards, or the Albert B. Alkek Library's Research Grants, please visit the Division of Research.
College-Level Funding
One of the College of Applied Arts' goals is to “support learning communities for the purpose of increasing undergraduate research, student retention and graduation rates” (2017-2023, Goal 4). The Dean’s Office provides funds to support such projects that are up to $5,000 each. An emphasis is placed on engaging undergraduate students in conducting research.
eGrants
The Office of the Governor solicits applications in the form of Request for Applications (RFAs) to inform potential applicants of available funding opportunities. All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law.