Sponsored Programs

Department Overview

Sponsored Programs connects Swarthmore College and its faculty with funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations and other philanthropic institutions that have a shared interest in the research, scholarly, and creative activity of individual faculty members.

Our office reports directly to the Provost and Dean of the Faculty and works closely with departments across campus to support grants and faculty research. Sponsored Programs contributes to the College's mission to provide learners of diverse backgrounds a transformative liberal arts education by supporting the innovative research and creative production of our faculty.

 

Alert for NSF Proposals: All PIs must use SciENcv to complete the Biosketch and Current & Pending Support documents. Watch this SciENcv tutorial and set up your account now!

 

Hillary Smith receiving an award

Hillary Smith Begins Fulbright in Australia to Advance Battery Technology, Reduce Carbon Footprints

David Cohen and two students standing together

Astronomer David Cohen Advances Understanding of Stellar Winds with NASA Grant

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Faculty Members from Biology, Mathematics & Statistics, and Arabic Receive Research Grants

Portrait photo of Brian Goldstein

Brian Goldstein Receives Senior Fellowship with National Gallery of Art

Olivia Sabee portrait

Associate Professor of Dance Olivia Sabee Receives Mellon New Directions Fellowship

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Faculty Members Across Several Disciplines Receive Grants, Awards

Watch: A Conversation with Two Guggenheim Fellows with Professor Steven Hopkins (Religion) and Associate Professor Ron Tarver (Art) 

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Swarthmore Faculty Earn Numerous Grants and Awards During Fall Semester

Hillary Smith Begins Fulbright in Australia to Advance Battery Technology, Reduce Carbon Footprints

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Policy Updates & News

Friday, October 20, 2023 (5:00 PM submitter’s local time) is the last day to upload the NSF fillable PDF format for the biographical sketch and current and pending (other) support. After this date, the mandate to use SciENcv only for preparation of the biographical sketch and current and pending (other) support will go into effect.

NSF Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Current and Pending Support

The National Science Foundation has released its updated Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), effective for proposals submitted on or after January 30, 2023. A summary of significant changes and clarifications is available.

Federal Funding Status Alert

NSF Funding Status Alert

NIH Anti-Sexual Harassment Statement

New NSF Policy on Sexual Harassment, Effective October 21, 2018