Grants Index from Web of Science: How to find grants for your research

Researchers are increasingly facing difficulties in finding funding for their research. The Grants Index database from Web of Science provides convenient and timely access to global information on available grants, which can greatly facilitate the process of finding financial opportunities for their research projects.

What is Grants Index?

Grants Index is a database on the Web of Science platform that includes more than 5.2 million records of grants provided by more than 400 funding agencies from over 15 countries. It is fully integrated into the WoS platform, allowing users to easily navigate between grant records and relevant scientific publications.

Launched in early 2024, the database has quickly gained popularity among researchers around the world.

How does Grants Index help scientists?

1. Optimisation of research planning. Explore already funded projects and analyse the results of previous grants to understand current trends and needs in your research area.
2. Identifying proposals. Distinguish new projects and proposals by focusing on their innovative aspects. This will increase the likelihood of success in obtaining funding.
3. Optimise the research process. Analyse the details of previous funding initiatives along with scientific results to improve the efficiency and productivity of your research.

For several years now, sponsors from different countries have been noting the low success rate of grant applications. Despite the steady increase in the costs of some funding programmes, competition remains high.

The main goal of Grants Index is to provide researchers with quick and easy access to information about previously issued grants, allowing them to effectively analyse which grants have been funded and determine the best time to apply for new grants.

How does Grants Index work?

Grants Index is integrated with the Pivot-RP platform, enabling researchers to quickly find funders that match their research interests without having to browse multiple websites. This makes finding funding opportunities simple and convenient.

Pivot-RP is a powerful end-to-end solution that combines global funding and grant data with process management, analysis and discovery tools. It helps university administrators efficiently identify the best funding opportunities for their researchers.

On the platform, researchers can find available financial resources organised by discipline, as well as get acquainted with funding sources from government organisations and leading private foundations that support research.

Pivot-RP features:

1. Editorially compiled funding database. A dedicated team of editors constantly checks and updates the information, ensuring the accuracy of eligibility criteria and deadlines.
2. Funding recommendations based on artificial intelligence. The Pivot-RP Funding Advisor tool offers funding opportunities that match the researcher's profile.
3. Institution-specific customisation. Adapt the Pivot-RP interface to your organisation, using institutional branding and promoting the services of the research office.
4. Effective communication tools. Easily share funding information across your organisation with built-in communication features.
5. News in the field of research policy. Research Professional News provides up-to-date and reliable news on global funding and research policy.

Available funding Grants Index

On the platform, researchers can find available financial resources organised by different disciplines, as well as get acquainted with sources of funding from government organisations. The platform also provides information on leading private foundations that support research.

Funding by discipline 

Main state funding sources

Top private foundations

*Other: creative activity, clinical trials, industry or business funding, scientific publications, tenders.

Access to Grants Index

Grants Index is available to Web of Science users with an active subscription. To use the database, you need to:

1. Log in to Web of Science.
2. Open the Grants tab.
3. Select the option “Search Grants”.
4. Enter the required search criteria.

Grants Index is an important tool for researchers looking for new sources of funding for their projects. The database provides access to information on available grants, allows analysing financial trends in research, and helps improve the preparation of funding applications. This increases the competitiveness of research projects and improves the efficiency of attracting financial resources.

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