Road Map to Funding

Funding Steps
Funding Step	Details
Just Getting Started	Contact Office of Graduate Studies and Research (OGSR), the Faculty Center or CSUSM Corporation and we will point you in the right direction!
Explore Funding Sources	For government/federal funding sources → Contact CSUSM Corporation and The Office Graduate Studies and Research (OGSR). For private funding sources → contact Office of University Advancement
Collaborate with Colleagues	Want to find colleagues with similar interests or just learn more about research being conducted on campus→ contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research (OGSR).
Mentoring & Advice	For consultation, contact The Office of Graduate Studies and Research (OGSR). For one on one mentoring and support, contact the Faculty Center.
Looking for Grant Writing Workshops	Check out the Faculty Center website for research workshops and events. Check the timeline for writing a Federal Grant.
Check the Timeline for Writing a Federal Grant	Refer to the following suggested timeline at the CSUSM Corporation website or contact any member of the CSUSM Corporation OSP staff.
Working on Private Funding/Foundation Grant	Contact University Advancement.
Considering North County Collaborations	Have an idea for a collaborative project with other local colleges → Check the North County Higher Education Alliance (NCHEA) website.
Want to Incorporate Undergraduates into Your Research	Find out more information about CUGR and the Undergraduate Reserach (OGSR) Initiative.
Internal Grants	Contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research (OGSR) for UPD grants and Research Seed money grants. Check the Faculty Center website for Professional Development Grants (PDG) Check your Deans Office for other college opportunities.