Finding funding for your research is an important part of being an academic. Developing the skills necessary to find, apply for, and receive grants will not only help you as a student but will also continue to be valuable as you embark on a career. It is also essential for graduate students to learn about how personal finance matters such as budgeting, loans, and taxes uniquely affect them as a student.

Knowing where to start your funding search and staying up-to-date can be daunting. On this page, you can familiarize yourself with the funding process by reviewing workshop materials, funding databases, sample grants, and campus resources to get a sense of what opportunities are out there.

Check out the resources below to begin your funding journey.

Have questions? 

 Look out for "Finding Funding" workshops hosted by the Funding Peer throughout the year!

Reach out to the Funding Peer at fundingpeer@graddiv.ucsb.edu.