Explore internal Pitt funding programs alongside tools and resources to help you identify external opportunities. Start your search here.
Internal Funding Opportunities
- Pitt Momentum Funds - Annual awards for research and creative endeavors from the Office of the Provost and the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research.
- Other Internal Funding Opportunities at Pitt - A listing of other internal funding opportunities from around Pitt.
External Funding Resources
- Pivot - Pitt's recommended starting point for finding funding. A comprehensive database of federal and foundation funding opportunities, including discipline-specific lists and solicitations unique to Pennsylvania. Pitt login required.
Need help getting started? Contact the Pitt Libraries at ULS-Pivot@pitt.edu for training and support.
- Pivot resources:
- Getting Started with Pivot (Clarivate)
- Technical Support & Tutorial Video (Clarivate)
- Pivot-RP Overview (Pitt Research Concierge)
- Pivot resources:
- Finding Funding & Grant Research Support - Pitt's University Library System
- Find Research Funding - Pitt's Health Sciences Library System
- Grants.gov - Grants and funding opportunities from the 26 U.S. federal agencies
- Sam.gov - The federal government's site for contract and grant opportunities over $25,000, including those not listed on Grants.gov.
- Zintellect - Opportunities for graduate students and postdocs across disciplines (DOE & ORISE)
Funding Opportunity Profiles
Explore our library of funding opportunity profiles — detailed pages covering eligibility, key dates, strategic intelligence, and internal application guidelines for select awards, grants, and fellowships. Browse all profiles.