These tools and resources were developed by reviewing existing resources online and soliciting help from the community. To make this toolkit even more beneficial, please feel free to share your resources for us to review and post to further support UF research administration activities.
Core Office Toolkits
UF Core Office toolkits feature a variety of different types of training materials, including simulations, instruction guides and links to courses. Toolkits that will be helpful to Research Adminstrators include:
- UF Financials – Grants
- UF Sponsored Programs Research Training
- UF Training and Organizational Development Toolkit Resource Center
Tools and Resources Frequently Used to Find Funding
| Tool/Resource | DEscription | Maintained by |
|---|---|---|
| FBO (Federal Business Opportunities) | Source for Federal Business and Contracting Opportunities | US General Services Administration |
| FDO (Foundation Directory Online) Quick Start | Directory of over 100,000 foundations – Guide | Foundation Center by Candid |
| Funding Opportunities for UF Graduate Students | A snapshot of funding opportunities for UF graduate students | UF Division of Research Program Development and the Graduate School |
| govinfo Federal Digital System | Access to official Federal Government publications | US Government Publishing Office |
| Grants.gov | Federal funding opportunities – Guide | US Department of Health and Human Services |
| How to Find Funding Using Keywords and Proper Databases | Tips on searching for funding opportunities for graduate students | UF |Research |
| List of Federal Agencies | An A-Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies | USA.Gov |
| NSF Funding Opportunities | Link to NSF funding opportunities | US National Science Foundation |
| NIH Guide to Grants & Contracts | Link to NIH guidance | US National Institutes of Health |
| NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture) Grant Search | A tool to search the NIFA website for competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) | US National Institute of Food and Agriculture |