Research Funding Support

Grants provide faculty with the resources to achieve ambitious research goals and create opportunities for collaboration and recognition. Our Research Team is your trusted partner throughout the entire grant process. From identifying opportunities to managing awards, we provide personalized guidance every step of the way.  For more information, contact Lisa Andujar, Director of Research Administration.  

We can help you through the GRANT Pathway, a streamlined five-step service model.

Gather Opportunities for Funding
Access a curated list of funding resources and grant opportunities. We’ll help you identify and match the most suitable funding sources to support your research goals. 

• Columbia Research Find Funding Page: One-stop resource for finding links to federal agencies, non-federal funding, internal funding programs, private foundations, and a variety of other funding resources.
• GrantForward is a powerful funding search and grant recommendation platform available to all Columbia faculty, researchers, and staff. 

Review & Strategize
Receive guidance to align your proposal with funder requirements and ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor policies. Our Research Team can help to answer questions in the development of your proposal.

Assemble Proposal and Budget
Leverage our editing support and budget templates to craft a strong, compliant proposal ready for submission.

• PI Eligibility

Navigate Submission
All proposals are submitted through RASCAL to Columbia University’s Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA). The Director of Research Administration serves as the liaison to SPA, ensuring full compliance and timely submission.

• Columbia University's RASCAL - Research and Compliance Administration System

Track Funding/Budget & Report
Once funding is awarded, the Research Team will work with the Sponsored Projects Team to assist with establishing chart strings, monitoring expenditures, adjusting budgets, no cost extensions and managing closeout procedures to ensure smooth post-award operations.

For more information, contact Lisa Andujar, Director of Research Administration.  

Find additional resources for research funding on Columbia University's Funding and Opportunities.