In order for scientists to be able to effectively engage in research and develop scientific fields, they need financial support. This can be either one-off grants or permanent funding. And here a logical question arises: where to find such opportunities? Are there any special tools for this? The answer to this question is yes, there are. For example, the Web of Science database provides access to convenient platforms for finding research grants. Today we will explore how they function and help researchers.
Web of Science and grants: what tools does the database offer?
Web of Science is not only a database that contains thousands of scientific publications in various disciplines, but also a powerful tool for finding research funding. Clarivate has developed a special Grants Index platform that integrates the Pivot-RP tool to help researchers find relevant grant programmes and funding for their projects. Below, we will have a closer look at each of them.
Grants Index
Grants Index – is a database that operates within WoS and provides information about both current grants and archived ones. The ability to view proposals that are no longer relevant helps scientists to understand which research areas are a priority for funding organisations.
In total, the platform contains information on more than 5.2 million grants from more than 400 funding agencies in more than 15 countries.
Pivot-RP
To simplify the search for grant opportunities, the Grants Index database has been combined with the Pivot-RP platform – a special tool designed to identify research funding prospects. This platform features effective analytical tools and intelligent search algorithms that help optimise the process of searching for grant proposals.
The main task of Pivot-RP is to provide users with access to information about grants, which includes:
- information about the sponsor;
- type of funding (by keywords)
- grant amount;
- application conditions and deadlines;
- links to additional resources.
Users can mark the most relevant proposals and follow their updates. The system supports the function of notifications about changes in funding conditions and sends personalised reminders about deadlines. In addition, there are options for sharing interesting opportunities with colleagues, reviewing received proposals, and customising notifications about new projects according to the set parameters.
How to find grants with Grants Index?
To take full advantage of Grants Index, you need a Web of Science subscription. If you or your institution has one, just follow these steps:
- Log in to Web of Science with your username and password.
- Find the Grants tab on the home page.
- Set up a search by keywords, topics, or other criteria.
The interface is intuitive: you set the parameters, and the system provides relevant suggestions. Want a grant for AI research in medicine? All you need to do is choose a topic (in our case, AI and medicine) and enter keywords. This way, you can optimise your search query.
What are the benefits of using Grants Index and Pivot-RP?
1. Saving time
The Grants Index platform combines all the necessary information about grants on one site, which significantly reduces the time spent searching for them, allowing you to focus on preparing your application.
2. Establishing professional connections
The Grants Index database contains information on the contacts of research funding organisations, as well as researchers from related fields. This opens up opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange.
3. Improving the quality of applications
The analysis of successful projects on the platform helps to identify keywords and approaches that are most commonly found in winning proposals, which increases the chances of success when submitting your own application.
4. Researching trending topics
Grants Index allows you to track popular research topics, the organisations that most actively support grants, and the dynamics of funding, helping researchers to adapt their projects to current trends.
Finding grants for research is a responsible process that can be optimised with the tools offered by Web of Science. In addition, these tools allow not only to quickly find relevant funding opportunities, but also to analyse current research trends, assess the competitive environment, and improve the quality of applications, which significantly increases the chances of success in obtaining grants.
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