Securing funding begins with identifying the right opportunities and understanding the landscape of your field. The library provides specialized tools and research strategies to help you navigate this process.
How We Can Help
We assist researchers in streamlining their search for funding support. Our services include:
- Database Training: Learn to navigate platforms like Grants.gov, Pivot-RP or CB Insights.
- Search Strategy Development: Work with a librarian to refine your keywords and identify relevant funding bodies.
- Market & Field Analysis: Access data to strengthen the "Need" or "Impact" sections of your proposals.
- Intellectual Property Basics: Guidance on navigating patent searches.
Questions? Please Ask Us
Pivot-RP Research Support
Pivot-RP is a comprehensive research funding database and collaboration tool that aggregates thousands of funding opportunities from federal, private, and international sponsors. It allows users to search for grants, fellowships, and awards while also providing powerful features such as personalized funding recommendations, researcher profile matching, and collaboration discovery.
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Request a Consultation
The library provides tailored consultations and training sessions to help researchers and administrators effectively use the Pivot-RP. Whether you’re new to Pivot-RP or looking to deepen your expertise, our guidance ensures you can efficiently identify relevant funding opportunities, build strong researcher profiles, and make the most of the platform’s features, including email notifications on opportunities that match your research interests.
To request a consultation or training session, please visit https://pitt.libwizard.com/f/pivot
Questions? Please contact ULS-Pivot@pitt.edu
