Funding Support Services for Grad Students 

The Division of Sponsored Programs offers practical help and information to graduate and professional students who are seeking external funding for research, scholarships, fellowships, travel, and more.

Visit the DSP website (http://research.uiowa.edu/dsp) for access to databases for funding opportunities from government agencies and private sources, tips on grant writing, and many other helpful links.

For an individual session and hands-on training, graduate students can make an appointment with Diane Crosby, 335-3597, dsp-grant1@uiowa. Appointment includes:

• Detailed discussion of student's work and funding goals
• Development of key search terms
• Instruction on effective, efficient use of databases
• Tips on how to incorporate funding searches into  professional development
• Practical time management advice

After the appointment, students receive an email follow-up with a record of the session, the search tools used, key words, and advice to get grant searches underway. The DSP office is located at 100 Gilmore Hall.

DSP also provides continued support for the duration of the grant writing process, including:

• Guidance in developing and critiquing applications

• Assistance with preparing project budgets

• Free access to photocopier, fax, and phone for application processing

• Free shipping for funding request packets

• Assistance in setting up the required UIRIS routing system for funding requests