The Office of Research and Grants maintains this website to provide grant-seeking support to investigators. Please contact us if you have any questions, concerns, or recommendations.
External Funding Search Assistance
For assistance with identifying funding opportunities, complete this short request form.
Grant Consulting
The Heritage College Office of Research and Grants has contracted with a grant development firm to provide grant consultant services to Heritage College faculty. Through their review process, grant consultants provide key insights into funder priorities and recommendations for improvement, increasing the competitiveness of grant proposals to federal, state, foundation and corporate sponsors.
Data Management Plans (DMPs)
Many federal funders, including the NIH and NSF, require all submitted grants to include a Data Management Plan (DMP). Additionally, all federal agencies require data from federally funded research to be publically accessible at the time of publication. University Libraries provides an overview of DMPs , information on DMP expectations for specific funders , and a three-part Research Data Management Guide . The Guide also includes information from OIT on properly securing data and DMP templates and guidelines . Ohio University researchers can use DMPTool, a free online platform, to create, modify, and save DMPs for their research projects.
NIH/NSF Biosketch Information
The NIH provides guidance on completing biosketches and provides biosketch blank format pages, instructions and samples.The NIH biosketch is used for NSF proposals.
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
The Ohio University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) supports faculty, staff, and students in their efforts to seek, secure, and manage extramural funding in the most accurate and efficient manner. ORSP is responsible for endorsing all proposals submitted to external agencies by the Ohio University community. ORSP staff aid in proposal development and award negotiation, ensuring alignment with sponsor guidelines and university, state, and federal policies. Institutional information for Ohio University for grants is available.
NIH and NSF Proposal Tips, Tools and Examples
Links to various grant writing resources and guides for NIH and NSF proposals including program and award type descriptions, application resources, tips, common mistakes, and sample proposals. Study section information and general grant writing guidance is provided.
University Research Institutes, Facilities and Resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Edison Biotechnology Institute | A description of the space and equipment housed at EBI. |
| Ohio Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Studies (OCEES) | A description of the members, fellows and programs of OCEES. |
| Genomics Facility | Information about the facility, equipment, services and resources. |
| University Shared Equipment | A categorical listing of all shared research facilities and major equipment at OHIO. |
Templated Grant Language
ORG has compiled templated language to use in grant proposals. Investigators should tailor the templated language to reflect the specific aims of their research project. In addition, ORG strongly recommends that investigators directly contact the department, institute or center to obtain more in-depth information to enhance the description, particularly if a specific resource is integral to the research proposal. Email ORG to submit templated language for the website or provide updated language for an existing resource.
The following templated language is available:
OHIO environment/climate, institutes, and research resources.
HCOM general description, ORG, diversity and inclusion, departments, institutes, research cores, and research facilities.
Letters of Support Examples
Various examples of support letters for grant proposals. OHIO credentials required.
Data, Facts and Figures
Information including reports, facts, and other resources for OHIO, Heritage College, Appalachia, and Southeast Ohio.
OHIO Data, Facts and Figures
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| OHIO Institutional Information and Identifiers | Commonly requested institutional information for grant proposals. |
| OHIO Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics | Current and historic university data, including student, faculty, staff, college, course, and department data. |
| OHIO Compendium | Seven years of descriptive data on OHIO colleges, departments and schools. |
| OHIO Fact Book . | Comprehensive statistics and detailed OHIO data. |
| OHIO 501(c)3 nonprofit status letter | IRS letter documenting OHIO's nonprofit status. |
HCOM Data, Facts and Figures
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| HCOM Mission and Vision | Mission, vision and goal statements for Heritage College. |
| HCOM Annual Reports | College annual reports for the past several years. |
| HCOM Campuses | Information, descriptions and maps for Athens, Dublin and Cleveland campuses. |
| HCOM Fact Sheet | Two-page summary highlighting college accomplishments. |
| HCOM Institutional Assessment and Accreditation | Board passage rates, graduation rates, match results and alumni data. |
| HCOM Student and Alumni Facts | College and alumni overview, incoming class statistics, tuition information, and other various facts about the college. |
Appalachia and Southeast Ohio Information
| Resource | Access |
|---|---|
| Creating a Culture of Health in Appalachia: Disparities and Bright Spots. Appalachian Regional Commission. 2017;1-404. | Full Report (PDF)
Heath in Appalachia website |
| The Ohio Poverty Report. Ohio Development Services Agency. 2020;1-100. | Full Report (PDF) |
| Poverty in the United States: 2021. U.S. Census Bureau 2022;1-94. | Full Report |
| The Appalachian Region: A Data Overview from the 2013-2017 American Community Survey Chartbook. Appalachian Regional Commission. 2019;1-173. | Full Report, Data Snapshots and Maps |
| Race and Ethnicity in Ohio. Statistical Atlas. | Interactive Tables and Maps |
| Defining Rural at the U.S. Census Bureau. United States Census Bureau. 2016. | Full Publication |
| Health Care Workforce Distribution and Shortage Issues in Rural America. National Rural Health Association. 2012. | Full Policy Brief (PDF) |
| 2021 Health Value Dashboard. Health Policy Institute of Ohio. Accessed March 1, 2022. | Full Report |
| Health Care Access Among Self-Employed Workers in Nonmetropolitan Counties. U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2022;1-59. | Full Report and Report Summary |
| State of Working Ohio 2021. Policy Matters Ohio. 2021. | Full Report and Executive Summary |
| An Overview of Coal and the Economy in Appalachia. Appalachian Regional Commission. 2021;1-39. | Full Report |
| Emerging Patterns of Population Redistribution and Migration in Appalachia. Appalachian Regional Commission. 2005;1-37. | Full Report |
| County Economic Status and Number of Distressed Areas in Appalachian Ohio, Fiscal Year 2023. Appalachian Regional Commission. 2023;1-5. | Data and Maps (PDF) |
| Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. | Annual Reports |