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3. Identify Grants and Awards
Selecting the appropriate funding mechanism
As an individual researcher, you are in the best position to select the funding opportunities most relevant to your career objectives. Only
you know the unique nuances of your field. Therefore, take the time
to develop your own process for searching and organizing research funding opportunities. You’ll want to narrow down your target agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DoE, etc.) and mechanism (career development, pilot grant, research project, etc.). Once you have cultivated a small collection of potential grant opportunities, reach out to a qualified colleague, mentor, or staff person to help you sift through the appropriate funding opportunities for you.