The Division of Sponsored Programs provides services dedicated to graduate and professional students at all stages of their graduate career. These services include:

  • Help identifying goals for funding and academic timelines, key search terms, effective search strategies, and time management tips.
  • Access to subscription databases, government agency databases, private sources, foundations, UI Grant Bulletin, application information, and other funding links.
  • Review of funding applications, feedback, and help with grant writing skills through individual appointments.
  • Assistance for students with the required UIRIS electronic routing form and help with post-award non-financial administration.
  • Creation of customized presentations for student groups or seminars related to DSP services, funding search strategies, or grant writing skills.
  • Free printing and photocopying of proposals, free phone calls and fax to funding sources, and free courier services to deliver applications.