Finding grants is an important step for researchers looking to realize their research projects. One effective tool for finding funding is the use of Clarivate's platforms and analytical tools. These resources provide access to vast amounts of data on grant opportunities, research publications, and trends, making the process of finding funding more focused and efficient.
Clarivate's main grant search tools
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Grants Index
Grants Index is a unique database containing information about grant programs and funding sources that have supported publications indexed in Web of Science. This tool collects and structures data on grantors, research topics that funders are interested in, the amount of funding allocated in relation to fields of science, and types of financial support.
Grants Index features:
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Provides a comprehensive list of organizations that fund research in various fields of science
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information on more than 400 funders worldwide is available
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information on more than 5.2 million grants awarded
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Analyzes sponsored research by funding amount and geographic coverage
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Grants Index allows you to find foundations and programs that may not have been previously known.
Advantages of Grants Index for scientists:
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reliability of information (data are based on indexed publications in Web of Science)
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user-friendly interface
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Global reach (Grants Index covers funding organizations from all over the world).
How do I use the Grants Index?
To start working with Grants Index, you need to:
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Go to the Web of Science website and open the "Grants" tab.
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Set up filters for efficient search: you can select a scientific field, a country, or a specific funding organization.
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Analyze the results found: examine publications supported by the selected grantor to see what research has been funded.
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Pivot-RP
Pivot-RP is a specialized online platform for finding grants, funding and sponsored research. It is widely used by scientists, research organizations, universities and other stakeholders to simplify the process of finding funding opportunities and building research relationships.
Key features of the platform:
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The database provides access to thousands of funding opportunities, including public and private grants
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Easily search for grants using filters (by topic, geography, grant type, funding amount, etc.)
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Integration with databases for scientists, such as ORCID
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profile customization: researchers can specify their areas of interest to receive automatic recommendations for relevant grants
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Ability to find colleagues for collaborative projects based on their profiles and publications.
Benefits of using Pivot-RP:
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Time savings through search automation and analytic tools
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Relevant recommendations that increase the chances of success in grant application approval
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fostering scientific collaboration through convenient matchmaking and networking features.
Analyzing grants in Pivot-RP
The platform provides tools to analyze funded research projects by:
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Country of residence
On the Pivot-RP platform you can find up-to-date information regarding the number of grants and allocations in your country.
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By discipline
The platform provides information about the allocated budgets in relation to the scientific field. Thanks to this, scientists can analyze the available funding and identify the most demanded areas of science.
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Main sources of public funding
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The World's Best Private Foundations
A ranking of the largest private agencies providing funding to scientists and research organizations, with their total budget to support scientific projects. The list presents the major players that fund innovative research and development in various fields of science, as well as the amount of funds allocated to support projects.
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Available types of funding
*Other: creative activities, clinical trials, industry or business funding, scientific publications, tenders.
*Data updated in the third quarter of 2023.
Web of Science is one of the most authoritative platforms for publishing scientific papers. Posting articles in journals included in this database significantly increases the chances of receiving grants from major public and private foundations. If you need help in placing your research in Web of Science to successfully attract funding for your research, we would be happy to assist you. For a free expert consultation, leave your contact details in the form below.
