Hilda Alajajian, Grant Resources Specialist, University of Vermont Franci Farnsworth, Coordinator of Sponsored Research, Middlebury College Ruth Farrell, Assoc. VP for Research Administration, University of Vermont

How can I Identify a Sponsor? Align with Fed Agency Explore “Some ScienceGrants” Handout YES Local emphasis? Explore VCF, VT Directory of Foundations YES NO Expand Search? NO Search Databases On-line Newsletters Alert Services Repeat the Process Collaborate? YES Sponsor Identified? Contact OSP ● Colleagues ● Conferences Awards Databases and Reports NSF ROA Program Initiate contact Explore Grant Writing Resources Links YES NO

How can I Identify a Sponsor? Align with Fed Agency Explore “Some ScienceGrants” Handout YES Local emphasis? Explore VCF, VT Directory of Foundations YES NO Expand Search? NO Search Databases On-line Newsletters Alert Services Repeat the Process Collaborate? YES Sponsor Identified? Contact OSP ● Colleagues ● Conferences Awards Databases and Reports NSF ROA Program Initiate contact Explore Grant Writing Resources Links YES NO

How can I Identify a Sponsor? Align with Fed Agency Explore “Some ScienceGrants” Handout YES Local emphasis? Explore VCF, VT Directory of Foundations YES NO Expand Search? NO Search Databases On-line Newsletters Alert Services Repeat the Process Collaborate? YES Sponsor Identified? Contact OSP ● Colleagues ● Conferences Awards Databases and Reports NSF ROA Program Initiate contact Explore Grant Writing Resources Links YES NO

How can I Identify a Sponsor? Align with Fed Agency Explore “Some ScienceGrants” Handout YES Local emphasis? Explore VCF, VT Directory of Foundations YES NO Expand Search? NO Search Databases On-line Newsletters Alert Services Repeat the Process Collaborate? YES Sponsor Identified? Contact OSP ● Colleagues ● Conferences Awards Databases and Reports NSF ROA Program Initiate contact Explore Grant Writing Resources Links YES NO

How can I Identify a Sponsor? Align with Fed Agency Explore “Some ScienceGrants” Handout YES Local emphasis? Explore VCF, VT Directory of Foundations YES NO Expand Search? NO Search Databases On-line Newsletters Alert Services Repeat the Process Collaborate? YES Sponsor Identified? Contact OSP ● Colleagues ● Conferences Awards Databases and Reports NSF ROA Program Initiate contact Explore Grant Writing Resources Links YES NO