While the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) provides assistance and guidance in identifying, developing, processing, and submitting proposals for federal/external funding opportunities, there are many additional sources of funding available to researchers at Georgia Tech.
Find the right support for your next research idea. Georgia Tech offers coordinated resources that support your funding strategy by helping you identify opportunities. Additional details below.
Federal/State
- Federal government: The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Defense (DoD), and many others federal government agencies sponsor university research. The Office of Sponsored Programs processes, submits, and manages all federal grant applications at Georgia Tech.
- State of Georgia: Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) is an independent nonprofit 501(c)3 organization closely aligned with Georgia’s Department of Economic Development. This organization invests in state-of-the-art research technology for university labs.
Industry
- Corporations and Corporate Foundations: Industry-sponsored research is handled through OSP's Corporate and International Contracting Directorate. This group reviews industry-sponsored research proposals and assists with the logistics, including contract terms, research costs, export control, intellectual property matters, proprietary rights, legal issues, and material transfer and nondisclosure agreements.
International
- International: International sponsored research — whether it be with industry, government, a university, or a nonprofit — is handled by OSP's Corporate and International Contracting Directorate.
Internal Georgia Tech Funding
- The Office of the Executive Vice President for Research (EVPR) offers internal awards.
Fellowships
- A fellowship is a monetary award usually designated for graduate students, and many are nationally competitive. There are often specific requirements and expectations, and some fellowships are limited to particular fields of study.