Finding Opportunities
- Identify potential funders
- Assist with proposal concept development
- Connect grant-seekers with resources
- Edit and provide feedback
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Grants & Sponsored Programs
Grants & Sponsored Programs at Smith College facilitates the efforts of faculty and staff to develop and achieve their goals in research, instructional, creative and service activities through successful competition for external funding. We promote research integrity and oversee external funds.
News & Announcements
New Grant from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Michael Barresi, professor of biological sciences, has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation to support research using advanced light-sheet microscopy tools and interdisciplinary data sciences collaborations. Smith is one of eight institutions to receive the grant, which aims to increase access by scientists to state-of-the-art instruments. Barresi and Smith co-researchers Nathan Derr, associate professor of biological sciences, and Ben Baumer, associate professor of statistical and data sciences, will collaborate with Five College students across disciplines, and with some 20 laboratories in the Pioneer Valley. The light-sheet microscope and computing power are one-of-a-kind in the region and have the potential to serve as a future nexus of innovation.
Grants & Sponsored Programs Address
Please note that the team members for Grants & Sponsored Programs are all now located at 76 Elm Street.
External Grants Awarded
Learn about external grants awarded for the 2020-21 academic year.
Where To Go For Assistance
Preparing Your Proposal
- Help develop budgets and other materials
- Assist with review and approval prior to submission
- Provide guidance on policies
- Process grant proposal form
Sponsored Research
Managing Your Award
- Award review and set up
- Monitor grant activity
- Assist with grant reporting
- Ensure compliance with sponsor and college policies
Grants Administration
Lisa Stoffer
Director of Sponsored Research and Grants
413-585-2679
Patti Thornton
Assistant Director of Foundation Relations and Stewardship
413-585-2670
Emily Robinson
Assistant Director of Sponsored Research
413-585-3010
Kate Wallen
Assistant Director of Grants Administration
413-585-2218
Resources for Seeking Grants
Internal Support
The Office of the Provost and Dean of the Faculty can help get you started on learning about grant opportunities.
View moreFor New Faculty
The Sherrerd Center organizes a variety of activities to help integrate new faculty into the Smith community.
View moreGrants Opportunities Listserv
This listserv shares funding opportunities with the Smith community.
View morePivot Proquest
Pivot's editors continuously update a listing of funding opportunities that are searchable by keywords.
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Contact
Grants & Sponsored Programs
76 Elm Street
Smith College
Northampon, MA 01063
76 Elm Street
Smith College
Northampon, MA 01063