Dr. Jennifer TeitleThe University of Iowa Graduate College

Awards: Funding in recognition of scholarly or creative excellence

Fellowships: For graduate and post-graduate research and/or education

Grants: Support for research, travel, projects

Internships: Paid or unpaid work experience

Residencies: Room and board within an artist/ scholar community

Scholarships: Funding for education

Define Your Academic Goals

what you want to do where you want to be what you need to get there

Create Your Search Timeline what has to happen, in what order timing is everything, think at least one year in

advance Make a calendar with deadlines (letters,

writing, revision)

Communicate your plans and use the available social networks

• Other students• Advisor/mentors• Online networks• Conferences• Professional associations

The Division of Sponsored Programs (DSP) Homepage:

SPIN Searches

GRANTS 4 HAWKS

University Database Searches

Crowdfunding

Rally Kickstarter Indiegogo

More ideas from Imagining America and Animating Democracy…

Schedule blocks of time for your funding searches (30-45 minutes)

Search regularly Keep records Set goals

A good match between a funder and applicant is essential. When you find an opportunity ask:

Am I eligible?What is the funder’s mission and does my work fit into it?Who else has this funder supported?

Remember—there are many opportunities out there!

Contact Jennifer at dsp-gradgrants@uiowa.edu

Individual interviews/search strategies

Hands-on training to use the databases

Proposal Review