Elsevier Funding Institutional is a comprehensive and powerful tool designed to support researchers, institutions, and funding organizations in identifying, tracking, and securing research funding opportunities. Here is a detailed overview of what the product does and its key features:
What it Does
Funding Institutional helps users navigate the complex landscape of research funding by providing access to a vast database of active and recurring funding opportunities. It combines internal funding opportunities from the user’s institution with over 22,000 active funding opportunities sourced from more than 5,500 global funders, along with insights from over 7 million awarded research grants.Key Features
Search Capabilities
- The platform offers both Quick Search and Advanced Search options. The Quick Search allows users to search all fields of the funding opportunities, with results ranked by relevancy. The Advanced Search enables more precise searches using fields such as “All of these words,” “Any of these words,” “None of these words,” and “Prioritized words”.
- Users can also apply various filters to refine their searches, including limited submission opportunities, recurring opportunities, internal opportunities, research discipline, funding type, funder, and application deadlines.
Tracking and Alerts
- Users can track funding opportunities by marking them with a blue star, making it easier to monitor changes or approaching deadlines. Alerts can be set up to notify users of updates or deadlines for tracked opportunities.
Customization and Sharing
- The platform allows users to save searches and set up alerts for updates on these saved searches. Users can also share funding opportunities with colleagues via email, either from the search results list or from the opportunity details page.
- Tracked opportunities can be assigned to groups, enabling better organization and collaboration within teams.
Alignment with Trending Research Areas
- Funding Institutional aligns funding information with trending research areas such as Zero Hunger, Gender Equality, Climate Action, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Research. This feature helps researchers identify funding opportunities that are relevant to current and emerging research trends.
Collaboration Insights
- The platform provides insights into collaborations based on awarded grants, helping researchers identify potential partners and funding sources. It also offers personalized recommendations to streamline the funding search process.
Real-Time Updates
- Funding Institutional provides real-time updates on funding opportunities, ensuring that users have the most current information available. This feature is crucial for staying ahead in the competitive research funding environment.
User-Specific Customization
- Accessed via IP authentication and a user-specific login and password, the platform offers bespoke features such as saved searches, opportunity tracking, and customizable alerts. This ensures a tailored experience for each user.