CONNECTING TO FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIPS & FUNDING
Foundation Relations serves to connect, convene and build partnerships that unveil creative opportunities and unleash critical innovations.
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DISCOVERIES THAT TRANSFORM
Uncovering and cultivating revolutionary ideas towards interdisciplinary concepts poised for transformational funding.
More big ideasFoundation Relations has a broad array of experience and approaches for developing strong partnerships with foundations as we seek funding for the University’s research, programs, academics, and initiatives. We work with senior leadership, faculty and Advancement to provide expertise, coordination and tools to successfully connect the university with the foundation community. We are dedicated to our philanthropic partners and work to ensure their interests are maintained as our first priority.
Interested in pursuing foundation support? Partner with us.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Office of Foundation Relations is your campus partner in securing private foundation support. We offer two pages with funding opportunities: Upcoming Foundation Deadlines and a Young Investigators funding list.
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Corporate Relations
We partner closely with our colleagues in Corporate Relations and encourage connecting with them for all corporate engagement inquiries.
Office of Research Affairs
Our partners in Research Affairs offer additional support for faculty. Visit their site for expanded information on limited submissions, internal funding opportunities and large federal funding requests.