Grant-seeking Resources at Middlebury College
The Sponsored Research Office (SRO) supports proposals to fund individual research and curricular projects. We offer:
INFO: Middlebury faculty members, please sign up here to receive Information Notices of Funding Opportunities by interest group.
Finding funding: We offer help identifying and targeting potential sources of support.
Grant budget and proposal preparation: This website offers lots of information about budgets, proposals, and College policies and procedures related to grants. We offer help developing your budget and proposal. The SRO also holds grant-writing workshops throughout the year.
Proposal submission: We facilitate the blue sheet process, review proposals to be sure they meet College and sponsor requirements, and work with faculty and the Controller's Office to submit proposals.
Publicity: The SRO works with faculty to ensure that grants are announced in MiddPoints and posted on this site. If you want a printed annual report of faculty grants, please call the SRO.
Post-award assistance: We work with faculty and the Controller's Office to help manage awards, ensure compliance with College and federal regulations, and oversee reporting for institutional grants.
Corporate & Foundation Relations (CFR) provides information and help for institutional proposals.
Academic Affairs (in Old Chapel) offers advice and assistance with College policies.
- Andrea Lloyd, Dean of the Faculty: x3165
- Lynn Dunton, Budget Coordinator & Administrative Assistant: x3085
- Bob Cluss, Dean of Curriculum & Faculty Development/Director of Sciences: x5025
The Grants Accounting Office (in the Service Building) offers assistance with post-award matters.
- Cindy Wemette, Controller: x5373
- Cory Buxton, Accounting Manager: x5816
Other resources
- College libraries: printed grant directories in the reference collection
- Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research: printed grant directories and writing resources
- Academic Affairs: Faculty Research & Development website