EXTERNAL FUNDING RESOURCES
Brought to you by the Corporate, Foundation & Government Relations (CFGR) Team

Webster faculty and staff are a diverse, experienced, and exceptionally talented group involved in a broad range of projects, research, collaborations, and outreach activities: we have enormous potential to attract external funding. Bookmark this page to stay up-to-date on resources and opportunities to help you transform ideas into funded initiatives.

CFGR supports projects that reflect Webster University's Mission, Core Values, and the Goals and Objectives described in the Vision 20/20 Strategic Plan. Of particular interest are: projects of international scope and initiatives that benefit military students.

WEBSTER'S GRANTSEEKING PROCESS
1. Contact your CFGR Liaison to discuss your funding interests
2. Complete the Sponsored Project Support Request Form
3. Work with your CFGR Liaison to identify funders, develop your project, and submit proposals

UPCOMING GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
(click HERE for more listings - updated monthly!)

Due Date	Funder	Program	CFGR Contact
Ongoing	U.S. Dept. of State	Fulbright	Carolyn Corley
Ongoing	NSF	Social, Behavioral & Economic programs	Linda Dahlgren
3/1/12	NEH	Summer Seminars & Institutes	Linda Dahlgren

RESOURCES
CFGR Team                                                Faculty Development Center
Faculty Research Grants                       Faculty Research Group
Faculty Research Support                    Faculty Resource Guide
Grantwriting Help                                  Humanities/Arts/Soc.Sci.
Searchable Grants Database              STL Metropolitan Research Exchange    

THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT GRANTSEEKING
1. You are the grant writer.
2. The process takes time...
3. and careful consideration...
4. and signed approval forms.
5. Many excellent resources exist to help you (they're listed above!).
6. Give yourself the best possible advantage by being active and visible in your field of expertise: get out and meet colleagues, attend conferences, participate in discussions and collaborations, become a reviewer, etc.