Many hospitals and universities have access to both SPIN and The Foundation Directory. Why are these useful for a researcher? (Select all that apply.)
a. They provide leads for thousands of grant opportunities.
b. They provide information only for small grants of less than $5,000 each.
c. They provide information on federal agencies, private foundations, and corporate foundations.
d. They are computerized information resources.
e. They provide funding information; all fees are then used to support future grants.
ANS: A, C, D
A computerized information system, the Sponsored Programs Information Network (SPIN), can assist researchers in locating the most appropriate funding sources to support their research interests. The database contains approximately 2,000 programs that provide information on federal agencies, private foundations, and corporate foundations. Many universities and research institutions have access to SPIN. Other databases include private funding as well.
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