Funding can feel confusing, overwhelming, and honestly… gatekept.

In this episode, I’m breaking down 8 unique and overlooked ways to fund your research, especially if you’re early in your career or applying for the first time.

Even if you’ve never written a grant before, this episode gives you clear, actionable steps to move forward and maybe even some shortcuts that could save you months of frustration.

This is an episode you’ll want to save!

🏛 Government Funding

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Science Foundation (NSF)

🌟 Major Philanthropic & Private Research Funders

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)

Simons Foundation

👩‍🔬 Funding Specifically Supporting Women in Science

L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science

American Association of University Women – Fellowships

🚀 Interdisciplinary & Career Pivot Funding

Schmidt Science Fellows

🌍 Open Science & Emerging Models

ResearchHub

💡 Crowdfunding for Science

General science crowdfunding platforms (search by project type)

🔍 Tools to Find Grants for Your Research

OEDB – “100 Places to Find Funding”

https://www.oedb.org/ilibrarian/100_places_to_find_funding_your_research/

Grants.gov

https://www.grants.gov/

GrantForward

https://www.grantforward.com/index

Instrumentl – Science Research Grants

https://www.instrumentl.com/browse-grants/grants-for-science-research

💬 Your Turn:
What’s been the hardest part about funding for you? Finding opportunities, writing grants, or dealing with rejection? Drop your tips and experiences in the comments, let’s help each other succeed in science!