Early Career Resources

As you launch your career at Mizzou, the Foundation Relations team is here to help you access private funding that supports your research goals.

Connect with us for assistance with:

  • Early Career Funding Plans: Get a list of private funding opportunities tailored to your field of research and eligibility timeline to supplement your five-year research plan.
  • Funder Identification: Receive an overview of private funders for specific projects using a range of databases and foundation profiles.
  • Networking Opportunities: When possible, we’ll connect you with program officers or past recipients who can share insights into specific funding programs.
  • Copy Editing for Foundation Audiences: Refine your messaging to align with foundation expectations and increase your proposal’s competitiveness.
  • Proposal Development: Strengthen your LOIs and proposals with expert feedback. We’ll help you review requirements, strategize your approach, and provide foundation-specific guidance on your drafts.

In partnership with RII

Foundation Relations collaborates with Research, Innovation & Impact (RII) as part of the Early Career Research Workshop Series.

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