last updated September 1, 2003
The following is a collection of resources for individuals seeking financial support, and many of these resources are focused on support for study in the United States. An individual grantseeker with a specific area of study or kind of project in mind might also try simple searches in Google or AltaVista. For academics who desire to study at a particular educational institution, it might be most efficient to contact the institution directly.
It is important to beware of scholarship scams when researching individual funding. Although some databases require a fee for searching, legitimate scholarship sources generally do not ask for money to help grantseekers find financial support.
CEE/CIS Targeted Resources
Academic Resources
- The University of Wisconsin's guide to funding research offers links to databases, funding announcements, and internet resources on grants and financial aid for international scholars in the United States.
- Michigan State University also provides links to information about grants, scholarships and loans for individual scholars, by educational level.
- The National Science Foundation has a searchable database of research opportunities for scientists.
- The International Grants Finder provides a searchable database of scholarships, fellowships, internships and grants to individuals in scientific fields.
- eStudentLoan provides searchable database of loan opportunities for students.
- FastWeb provides a free scholarship search.
Fee-Based Resources
- COS Funding Opportunities provides, for a subscription fee based on institutional income, a funding database that is searchable by country, name and subject area. The database is focused on academic opportunities.
- For a fee, the Foundation Center offers a searchable database called Foundation Grants for Individuals Online.
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