Funding

Find the right support to turn your ideas into impact. Explore diverse funding pathways — from internal seed grants and interdisciplinary initiatives to federal agencies, foundations, industry partnerships and philanthropic opportunities. Identify the best-fit opportunities, align your project with funder priorities and navigate the proposal process so your research can move from concept to reality.

Funding Resources

Use these helpful links to explore avenues to fund your research at W&M. 

Office of Sponsored Programs

The William & Mary Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) serves the research mission of the university by assisting faculty in the application for and management of external awards. Their site has information about different types of funding.

Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS

The Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS offers resources for researchers who will be working in marine sciences and related areas.

W&M Libraries

W&M Libraries offers Pivot-RP to accelerate the research process by providing access to the most comprehensive global source of research funding opportunities, facilitating collaborator discovery, and offering insights and short-cuts to help research organizations win a larger share of available funding.

Many federal agencies and other funders require Data Management Plans to be submitted as part of grant proposals. W&M Libraries offers information, resources and best practices for Data Management Plans. 

Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations

The W&M Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations offers resources for faculty, including helpful FAQs about the process of applying for private support at W&M.

Opportunities To Explore

Find current opportunities announced by Sponsored Programs.

Limited Submissions & Internal Competitions

The Office of Research partners with the Faculty Research Committee to hold internal competitions for limited submission opportunities.