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Atom is an AI-powered platform that streamlines the grant search process through the use of customized queries that match researcher profiles and interests with grant opportunities. Middlebury’s institutional subscription for faculty and research staff is accessed by signing into Atom with Middlebury SSO credentials.


Atom automatically generates researcher profiles by analyzing publicly available information. To ensure the most accurate and relevant grant matches, we recommend that you review and edit the information in your profile periodically. 

You can define your research interests using keywords, short descriptions, or even full abstracts. Atom can also send you customized email alerts with new and upcoming grant opportunities tailored to your interests—delivered weekly, biweekly, or monthly, based on your preference. 

Additionally, Atom’s AI features help you quickly assess each grant opportunity by extracting key information from RFPs, including eligibility criteria, submission checklists, and other important requirements. This makes it easier to decide which grants are worth pursuing.

Key features: 

  • AI-powered semantic search
  • Extensive funding opportunity database
  • Personalized funding opportunity newsletter
  • User-friendly interface with advanced search filters
  • Time-saving grant eligibility and submission checklists
  • “Chat with proposal” feature to learn more about funding opportunity details
  • Save and organize opportunities via “Favorites” that you can share with other users (and OGSP staff!)

As administrators, OGSP staff can view opportunities identified by Atom exactly as individual researchers do, including eligibility details and criteria. This helps us provide tailored support as you develop proposals and budgets for submission.

If you have any questions about how to use the platform or need technical assistance, please send an email to grantsoffice@middlebury.edu and one of our staff will be happy to help.

Note that Atom is a search tool only; please contact OGSP for assistance when applying for grants, contracts, and fellowships.


Visit the Atom website to learn more about the platform and the company: