Smart and Effective Funding Searches

Grant Writing Academy Seminar Series

With federal funding becoming less predictable, it is more crucial than ever for researchers to explore alternative funding sources. To address these challenges, Stanford provides access to tools like GrantForward and Dimensions, designed to streamline your funding opportunity searches.

In this session, Dr. Kiran Kocherlakota, Director of the SoM Proposal Development Office, will demonstrate how to navigate the complex landscape of grants and funding sources effectively, enabling you to diversify your funding portfolio. GrantForward offers a comprehensive database of tailored funding opportunities, while Dimensions provides in-depth insights and analytics to help you pinpoint the best matches for your research endeavors.

About the Speaker:

Dr. Kiran Kocherlakota is the Director of the Proposal Development Office (PDO) within the School of Medicine. She is dedicated to furthering the PDO mission and to support PIs as they seek programmatic funding opportunities, striving to help them think and plan stategically. Prior to this role, she served as the manager of diverse research centers and institutes, providing invaluable oversight in budgetary, operational, and administrative matters. She holds a PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology and has worked in a wide variety of research fields over the years. She has authored and edited manuscripts, book chapters, and grant proposals, translating complex ideas into compelling and effective narratives.