Office of Research & Technology Management
Nord Hall, 615 / 216.368.4510 / resadm@case.edu
Steps to Submitting a Grant Application:
* All grants need to be routed through CWRU's internal processes prior to submission. Keep this in mind when the grant submission deadline is approaching; allow a few extra weeks of processing time.
Step 1: Complete the Steps to get Research Ready and be aware of any Regulatory Requirements.
This includes (but is not limited to), getting access to the following:
- Completing a Spiderweb Profile
- Requesting a SpartaPre Account
- Requesting a SpartaCOI Account
- Completing the COI Disclosure Form
Step 2: Find Funding Opportunities
Search for funding opportunities using some of the following databases:
- PIVOT for US Citizens or Unrestricted (International) (see instructions here)
- Grants.gov
- NSF
- Fogarty International Center
Step 3: Check in with the Office of Research Compliance
The mission of the Office of Research Compliance (ORC) is to ensure University compliance with federal, state, and local regulations with regard to research. Their office will ensure you are following all appropriate guidelines in your research.
Step 4: Work with your mentor to submit the application.
Be sure you have garnered their support for submitting the funding application. Your mentor should then help you develop your research proposal, lay out a timeline, and submit the application following your department or school's policies and procedures.
SPARTA Grants
SPARTA Grants will oversee the submission, management, and tracking of sponsored projects at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU).
The Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (OIE) at CWRU School of Medicine works to foster commercialization, build relationships with pharmaceutical and biomedical device corporations, and develop strong partnerships in biomedical research at all levels.
Flora Stone Mather Center for Women - Research & Professional Development Grants
The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women offers grants to support the professional development and research of women-identified individuals in underrepresented fields such as STEM and research on feminism or women and gender equity.
Typical grant amounts range from $100–$800; however, they will consider larger requests. Proposals can be for such items as:
- Publication subventions
- Participant incentives
- Research materials
- Travel for research
- Travel to conferences in cases where the applicant is on the program
- Travel to professional development on feminism or women and gender equity
NIH Loan Repayment Programs
The NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) provide educational loan debt relief to help both intramural and extramural NIH researchers stay in the career they love and continue to make a significant impact on the public health of this nation and around the world. In exchange for a commitment to conduct biomedical and behavioral research, the NIH will repay on-fourth of the total eligible debt, up to $50,000, for each year of the award.
* Applications accepted September 1 - November 15.
Responsible Conduct of Research
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) means having high standards of ethics and accountability in planning, conducting and reporting research. Responsible Conduct of Research is demonstrated through behavior that meets generally accepted standards. These standards are set forth by state and federal regulations, institutional policies, professional codes of conduct and personal convictions.
The building blocks of Responsible Conduct of Research include:
- Honesty: conveying information truthfully and honoring commitments,
- Accuracy: reporting findings precisely and taking care to avoid errors,
- Efficiency: using resources wisely and avoiding waste, and
- Objectivity: letting the facts speak for themselves and avoiding improper bias