According to Martha Verchot, education coordinator at the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences, University of Alabama, Birmingham, a number of databases and other resources can help in identifying potential funders. Some of these are available over the Internet free of charge, and some are commercial products provided in different formats. Among these are the following: The Sponsored Programs Information Network (SPIN) is a database of funding sources in both CD-ROM and online formats available from InfoEd Inc., Albany, N.Y. A companion software system called Sponsored Programs Administrative System (SPAS) includes several grant-tracking functions. For information, call (800) 727-6427. The Illinois Researcher Information System (IRIS) is a funding-opportunities database developed by the Research Services Office of the University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign. It is available by subscription and searchable online, with a one-month trial subscription available. For information, call (217) 333-0284. Dialog Information Services Inc., Palo Alto, Calif., provides ...
Computer Aids Help Find And Manage Research Grants
According to Martha Verchot, education coordinator at the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences, University of Alabama, Birmingham, a number of databases and other resources can help in identifying potential funders. Some of these are available over the Internet free of charge, and some are commercial products provided in different formats. Among these are the following: The Sponsored Programs Information Network (SPIN) is a
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