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United States
American Association of Community Colleges
https://www.aacc.nche.edu/
This site is the primary advocacy organization for the nation’s community colleges. The association represents nearly 1,200 2-year, associate degree-granting institutions and more than 12 million students.
Association of Independent Research Institutes
https://www.airi.org/home/
The Association of Independent Research Institutes (AIRI) is a nationwide association of independent, not-for-profit research institutes conducting peer-reviewed basic and applied research in the biomedical and behavioral sciences.
Association of University Technology Managers
https://autm.net/index.cfm
AUTM’s global network of members represent more than 350 universities, research institutions, teaching hospitals and government agencies as well as hundreds of companies involved with managing and licensing innovations derived from academic and nonprofit research. AUTM provides numerous resources for members including survey reports, professional development courses, a comprehensive training manual, peer-reviewed journal and a worldwide community of peers with expertise in all areas of intellectual property management.
Candid
https://candid.org/?fcref=lr
For a combined 88 years, Foundation Center and GuideStar each helped change the world by giving people the information they needed to do good. Candid provides trusted information, data-driven tools, research, analysis, best practices, and trainings to help the social sector increase its ability to affect change and transform lives.
Council for Resource Development
http://www.crdnet.org/
The Council for Resource Development (CRD) is the essential education and networking choice for all community college development professionals. CRD connects, educates, supports, strengthens, and celebrates community college development professionals. An affiliate of the American Association of Community Colleges, CRD serves over 1600 members at more than 700 institutions.
Council of Chief State School Officers
https://ccsso.org/
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is a nonpartisan, nationwide, nonprofit organization of public officials who head departments of elementary and secondary education in the states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and five U.S. extra-state jurisdictions. CCSSO provides leadership, advocacy, and technical assistance on major educational issues.
Council of the Great City Schools
http://www.cgcs.org/
The Council of the Great City Schools is a coalition of 66 of the nation’s largest urban public school systems. Founded in 1956 and incorporated in 1961, the Council is located in Washington, D.C., where it works to promote urban education through legislation, research, media relations, instruction, management, technology, and other special projects designed to improve the quality of urban education.
Federal Register
https://www.federalregister.gov/
This is the legal newspaper for the federal government. Used by the feds to make a public record of changes in programs, it contains very little new grant listings. Most helpful for researching a rule change, but calling the agency is most likely faster and easier.
Grants.Gov
https://www.grants.gov/
Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services, Grants.gov is an E-Government initiative operating under the governance of the Office of Management and Budget. Today, the Grants.gov system houses information on over 1,000 grant programs and vets grant applications for federal grant-making agencies.
GrantSelect
https://www.grantselect.com/
GrantSelect is an online database of funding opportunities such as grants (for programs, projects, planning, start-up, endowments, technical assistance, facilities and equipment, etc.), awards, and fellowships for example. Funding opportunities range from pure research grants to arts programs, biomedical and health care research, community services programs, children and youth programs, K-12 education funding, international programs, and operating grants for nonprofit organizations.
International Literacy Association
https://www.literacyworldwide.org/
Founded as the International Reading Association (IRA), the International Literacy Association (ILA) has worked to enhance literacy instruction through research and professional development for more than 60 years.
Kids Count Census Data Center
https://datacenter.kidscount.org/
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT Data Center now includes community-level data in addition to city, state, and national data. Find more than 100 indicators of child well-being, including economic status, health, safety, and risk factors. Create your own maps, graphs, and charts for use in presentations or on your own website.
National Archives and Records Administration
https://www.archives.gov/
This is is the nation’s record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept by us forever. Those valuable records are preserved and are available to you, whether you want to see if they contain clues about your family’s history, need to prove a veteran’s military service, or are researching a historical topic that is of interest.
National Association of College and University Attorneys
http://www.nacua.org/
The mission of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) is to advance the effective practice of higher education attorneys for the benefit of the colleges and universities they serve. NACUA is organized to assist higher education attorneys in representing and advising their client institutions. To achieve this purpose, NACUA and its member volunteers will: (1) Help member attorneys provide high quality and responsive legal services and information to institutions of higher education; (2) Deliver services that allow member attorneys to provide effective counsel to colleges and universities in the areas of administration, policy and ethics; (3) Support a learning environment for professional development of its member attorneys and help them to maintain the highest professional and ethical standards; and (4) Work to improve the understanding of legal issues and to enhance the role of NACUA and its member attorneys in the higher education community. NACUA and its members are committed to practicing and promoting the core values of quality, service, civility, collegiality, diversity, inclusiveness and respect.
National Association of Counties
https://www.naco.org/
NACO is an organization that represents county governments in the United States. It is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States. Founded in 1935, NACo provides essential services to the nation’s 3,069 counties.
National Association of Social Workers
https://www.socialworkers.org/
Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
National Center for Education Statistics
http://nces.ed.gov/
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA)
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/
The NCELA collects, coordinates and conveys a broad range of research and resources in support of an inclusive approach to high quality education for English Language Learners (ELLs). To fulfill its mission NCELA supports high quality networking among state-level administrators of Title III programs.
National Council for the Social Sciences
https://www.socialstudies.org/
Founded in 1921, National Council for the Social Studies has grown to be the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies. With members in all the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 69 foreign countries, NCSS serves as an umbrella organization for elementary, secondary, and college teachers of history, geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and law-related education.
National Council of Teachers of English
https://ncte.org/
The National Council of Teachers of English is devoted to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education. The Council promotes the development of literacy, the use of language to construct personal and public worlds and to achieve full participation in society, through the learning and teaching of English and the related arts and sciences of language.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
http://www.nctm.org
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a public voice of mathematics education, providing vision, leadership and professional development to support teachers in ensuring equitable mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students.
National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)
https://www.ncura.edu/default.aspx
NCURA serves its members and advances the field of research administration through education and professional development programs, the sharing of knowledge and experience, and by fostering a professional, collegial, and respected community.
National Endowment for the Arts
https://www.arts.gov/
The NEA is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established; bringing the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education. Established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government, the Endowment is the nation’s largest annual funder of the arts, bringing art to all 50 states, including rural areas, inner cities, and military bases.
National Endowment for the Humanities
http://www.neh.gov/
The NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.
National Institutes of Health: Grants and Funding Opportunities
https://www.nih.gov/grants-funding
Grant news, applications, grants policy, NIH Guide, award data, eRA Commons, research training, research contracts, loan repayment programs, and small business research programs.
National Science Foundation: Funding Opportunities
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/
The NSF funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering. It does this through grants, and cooperative agreements to more than 2,000 colleges, universities, K-12 school systems, businesses, informal science organizations and other research organizations throughout the United States. The Foundation accounts for about one-fourth of federal support to academic institutions for basic research.
National Science Teaching Association
http://www.nsta.org
Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the National Science Teachers Association is a member-driven organization that publishes books and journals for science teachers from kindergarten through college; provides ways for science teachers to connect with one another; and, informs Congress and the public on vital questions affecting science literacy and a well-educated workforce.
Small Business Administration
https://beta.sam.gov/organization/100037917?keywords=Federal%20Business&sort=-relevance&index=&is_active=true&page=1
The SBA aids, counsels, assists, and protects the interests of small business; ensures that small business concerns receive a fair proportion of Government purchases, contracts, and subcontracts, as well as of the sales of Government property; makes loans to small business concerns, State and local development companies, and the victims of floods or other catastrophes, or certain types of economic injury; and licenses, regulates, and makes loans to small business investment companies.
Society of Research Administrators International (USA)
https://www.srainternational.org/home
Founded in 1967, the Society of Research Administrators International is a nonprofit association dedicated to the education and the professional development of research administrators, as well as the enhancement of public understanding of the importance of research and its administration. Its grants section includes detailed information on government funding resources, general research administrator resources, private funding, policy and regulations, and SRA international foundations.
System for Award Management (SAM)
https://beta.sam.gov/
The site domains contain data that has been migrated from our legacy systems. The domains support two distinct types of federal awards: acquisition and federal assistance. Acquisition awards are contracts awarded under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). (opens in new window) Federal assistance awards are grant, cooperative, loan, insurance, service, and other agreements covered by the Code of Federal Regulations, specifically 2 CFR 200.
U.S. Department of Education: Grants and Contracts
https://www2.ed.gov/fund/grants-apply.html?src=pn
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is providing nearly $38 billion this year to states and school districts, primarily through formula-based grant programs, to improve elementary and secondary schools and meet the special needs of students. ED is providing about $2.5 billion to help strengthen teaching and learning in colleges and other postsecondary institutions and $5 billion to support rehabilitation, adult education, research and development, statistics, and assessment.
U.S. Federal Agency Directory
https://www.lib.lsu.edu/collections/govdocs
Originally created by David Wuolu in 1994, the U. S. Federal Agency Directory is a partnership between Louisiana State University and the Federal Depository Library Program. The directory lists current/active/existing U. S. Federal Government agencies as represented in the United States Government Manual. Indentations, which will inform the reader of the institution’s place in the hierarchy.
Africa
Association of African Universities
http://www.aau.org/
The Association of African Universities (AAU) is an international non-governmental organiaation set up by the universities in Africa to promote cooperation among themselves and between them and the international Academic community. The AAU, whose headquarters is in Accra, Ghana, was formed in November 1967 at a founding conference in Rabat, Morocco, attended by representatives of 34 universities who adopted the constitution of the Association. This followed earlier consultations among executive heads of African universities at a UNESCO conference on higher education in Africa in Antananarivo, Madagascar, in 1962 and at a conference of heads of African universities in 1963 in Khartoum, Sudan.
Academy of Science of South Africa (Africa)
https://www.assaf.org.za/
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) was inaugurated in May 1996 by the former President of South Africa and patron of the Academy, Nelson Mandela. It was formed in response to the need for an academy of science congruent with the dawn of democracy in South Africa – activist in its mission of using science for the benefit of society. The mandate of the Academy encompasses all fields of scientific enquiry and it includes the full diversity of South Africa’s distinguished scientists. The Parliament of South Africa passed the Academy of Science of South Africa Act (Act 67 of 2001), as amended, which came into operation in May 2002. ASSAf is the official national Academy of Science of South Africa and represents the country in the international community of science academies. Since its inception, ASSAf has grown from a small, emergent organisation to a well-established academy.
Africa-Europe Group for Interdisciplinary Studies (AEGIS) (Africa)
http://www.aegis-eu.org/
AEGIS was set up in 1991 in order to build upon the resources and the research potential available within Africanist institutions of the European Union. As the dynamics of contemporary change in Africa and the continent’s response to globalisation are intimately linked, understanding the continent’s evolution is the major academic and policy challenge AEGIS seeks to address.
African Academy of Science (Africa)
https://aasciences.africa/
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is a non-aligned, non-political, not-for-profit pan African organisation. The AAS’ vision is to see transformed lives on the African continent through science.
African Economic History Network (AEHN) (Africa)
https://www.aehnetwork.org/
The AEHN is an initiative intended to foster communication, collaboration and research as well as teaching amongst scholars studying the long-term development of sub-Saharan Africa, from the pre-colonial era to the present-day. The AEHN holds an annual conference, publishes a working papers series in African Economic History and an open-source textbook The History of African Development, as well as a blog and a newsletter.
African Literature Association (Africa)
http://africanlit.org/
The African Literature Association is an independent non-profit professional society open to scholars, teachers and writers from every country. It exists primarily to facilitate the attempts of a world-wide audience to appreciate the efforts of African writers and artists.
African Studies Association of Africa (Africa)
http://www.as-aa.org/
The African Studies Association of Africa (ASAA) is a membership-organization of scholars, practitioners and activists of the African continent and her Diaspora. It is strongly committed to upholding the sanctity and dignity of life, particularly of Black people on the African continent, the African Diaspora and African people globally.
Arts Council of the African Studies Association (Africa)
https://www.acasaonline.org/
The Arts Council of the African Studies Association, promotes greater understanding of African material and expressive culture in all its many forms, and encourages contact and collaboration with African and Diaspora artists and scholars.
Association of African Universities (Africa)
https://www.aau.org/
The Association is the leading advocate for higher education in Africa, with the capacity to provide support for its member institutions in meeting national, continental and global needs.
Connecting Africa (Africa)
https://connecting-africa.net/
Connecting-Africa is a gateway to African research information and materials produced worldwide. It provides access to 77000+ publications from nearly 100 repositories as well as information on more than 50 Africa experts (researchers, policymakers, development practictioners) and on nearly 900 organisations (research or development-related institutes with expertise on Africa).
Federation of African Societies of Chemistry (AFSC) (Africa)
http://www.faschem.org/
FASC aims at promoting the advancement of chemical sciences and the practice of chemistry that could be instrumental to the fulfillment of the development aspiration and objective of the people in Africa.
Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) (Africa)
http://fawe.org/
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a pan-African Non-Government Organisation founded in 1992 by five women ministers of education to promote girls’ and women’s education in sub-Saharan Africa in line with Education for All. The organisation’s members include female ministers of education, university vice-chancellors, education policy-makers, researchers, gender specialists and human rights activists. Our target beneficiaries and constituency are primarily girls and women.
Grants and Fellowships in African Studies (Africa)
https://library.stanford.edu/africa-south-sahara/browse-topic/grants
This is a partial list of grants and fellowships offered throughout the world pertaining to Africa and African studies.
Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) (Africa)
https://nasaconline.org/en/
NASAC is a consortium of merit-based science academies in Africa and aspires to make the “voice of science” heard by policy and decision makers within Africa and worldwide. NASAC is dedicated to enhancing the capacity of existing national science academies and champions in the cause for creation of new academies where none exist.
Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) (Africa)
http://ossrea.net/
OSSREA is a regional membership-based and donor-supported research and capacity-building organization whose mission is to promote dialogue and interaction between researchers and policy-makers in Eastern and Southern Africa with a view to enhancing the impact of research on policy-making and development planning.
Southern African Regional Universities Association (Southern Africa)
https://www.sarua.org/
Excellence, growth and sustainability of university education, research and development will be a leading indicator of future growth of SADC regional economies and the quality of life of their people. The need for greater co-operation and collaboration within higher education in the SADC region has been a long-standing one. The Southern Africa Regional Universities Association (SARUA) brings together the leadership of 43 universities within the SADC region in order to achieve this reality. Launched in February 2005, SARUA will be the first association of its kind in Africa to simultaneously address the capacity and research needs of higher education institutions and the social, cultural and economic development priorities of the region.
Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (Southern Africa)
http://www.sarima.co.za/
The objectives of the South African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) are: (1) Professional development and capacity building of those involved in managing research and innovation systems; (2) Promotion of best practice in the management and administration of research and innovation to create value for education, public benefit and economic development; (3) Creation of awareness in academic and public forums of the value of a stronger research and innovation system and the contribution it can make to economic and social development; (4) Advocacy of appropriate national and institutional policy in support of research and innovation and participation in the development and testing of policy; and (5) Advancement of science, technology and innovation, including addressing the asymmetries in access to, and diffusion of, knowledge between “North and ‘South.” SARIMA operates at an institutional, national and international level, as well as across the research value chain, from research management to commercialization of research. SARIMA interacts and liaises with other organizations as required.
Asia
South Asia Foundation (SAF)
https://www.southasiafoundation.org/
SAF’s core objective is to promote regional cooperation through a number of UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institutions of Excellence in the eight SAARC countries, offering courses in Preservation of Cultural Heritage (Kabul), Human Rights and Common Law (Dhaka), Forestry Studies (Bumthang, Bhutan), Journalism (Chennai), Kashmir Studies (Srinagar), Regional Cooperation (Pondicherry), Green Energy Technology (Pondicherry), Climate Research (Maldives), Development Studies (Kathmandu), Visual Arts (Lahore), South Asian Studies (Lahore), Water Management (Moratuwa, Sri Lanka).
Asia Pacific Research Online
http://www.ciolek.com/
Online research and publications about Asia’s traditional and modern communication networks, and religions. The site, with over 50,000 visitors each month, is designed for swift access to data, and for good transmission speed and interoperability, not for fancy looks.
Asia Woman in Business (AWIB)
http://www.awib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=938&parentID=474&nodeID=1
Founded in 1995, Asian Women In Business (AWIB) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization with the primary mission of assisting Asian women entrepreneurs and professionals. Over the years, AWIB, a dynamic organization, has expanded its mission to address issues affecting Asian Americans on the corporate level; and Asian women in the legal arena; and has established a scholarship program for undergraduates which promotes and rewards demonstrated leadership. AWIB also serves on various task forces and boards to promote the inclusion of minority and women owned businesses and professionals.
ASEAN Foundation
https://www.aseanfoundation.org/
The ASEAN Foundation was established by the ASEAN Leaders in December 1997 during ASEAN’s 30th Anniversary Commemorative Summit to help bring about shared prosperity and a sustainable future to all 10 ASEAN Member Countries, namely, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.
Japan Foundation (Japan)
https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/about/index.html
To cultivate friendship and ties between Japan and the world, the Japan Foundation creates global opportunities to foster friendship, trust, and mutual understanding through culture, language, and dialogue.
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (Japan)
https://www.sarua.org/
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is advancing its activities around the pillars of a field-oriented approach, human security, and enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, and speed.
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Japan)
https://www.mext.go.jp/en/
The best site for valuable information on Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, and Science and Technology (MEXT). MEXT is the government agency primarily responsible for research and development.
South Asia Foundation (SAF)
https://www.southasiafoundation.org/
SAF’s core objective is to promote regional cooperation through a number of UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institutions of Excellence in the eight SAARC countries, offering courses in Preservation of Cultural Heritage (Kabul), Human Rights and Common Law (Dhaka), Forestry Studies (Bumthang, Bhutan), Journalism (Chennai), Kashmir Studies (Srinagar), Regional Cooperation (Pondicherry), Green Energy Technology (Pondicherry), Climate Research (Maldives), Development Studies (Kathmandu), Visual Arts (Lahore), South Asian Studies (Lahore), Water Management (Moratuwa, Sri Lanka).
Australia / Oceania
Australian Research Council
https://www.arc.gov.au/
The Australian Research Council (ARC) plays a key role in the Australian Government’s investment in the future prosperity and well-being of the Australian community. ARC’s mission is to advance Australia’s capacity to undertake quality research that brings economic, social and cultural benefit to the Australian community. Likewise, ARC fosters excellence, partnerships and the highest ethical standards in research and research training in all fields of science, social sciences and the humanities.
Australasian Research Management Society (Australasia)
https://www.researchmanagement.org.au/about-arms-0
ARMS is a professional association for research managers and administrators designed to enhance and build the networks of research professionals across the research enterprise spectrum, as well as to exchange knowledge and expertise on issues to do with the management and commercialization of research. Currently ARMS has over 540 registered members under corporate or individual membership categories. ARMS is dedicated to the professional development of members and currently offers travel grants to support middle-level research managers to participate in an appropriate national or international research management activity or study tour. ARMS also encourages and supports formal mentoring relationships through a mentoring scheme. ARMS is a member of the International Network of Research Management Societies (INORMS), and collaborates actively with sister societies overseas.
Europe
Association of Commonwealth Universities (United Kingdom – International)
http://www.acu.ac.uk/
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is a global network of outstanding human and scientific resources that serves its member nstitutions by advancing international co-operation and understanding in higher education, and by providing a broad range of services and facilities. Membership comprises nearly 500 universities drawn from the Commonwealth countries of Africa and Asia, Australasia and the South Pacific, Canada and the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, Cyprus and Malta. These institutions come together voluntarily under the umbrella of the ACU to build on their historical links, shared traditions and common purposes in order to further international understanding and collaboration.
Association of Science and Technology Transfer
https://www.astp4kt.eu/
With the field of technology transfer growing rapidly, European Professionals in Transfer of Science & Technology have had an increasing need for a platform to meet and share experiences on a regular basis. The initiative of a multinational group of professionals resulted in the establishment of the non-profit Association of European Science & Technology Transfer Professionals.The Mission of ASTP is to professionalize and promote technology and knowledge transfer between the European science base and industry. The Association is growing rapidly, and within five years has welcomed more than 500 members, covering 35 countries.
Association of Research Managers and Administrators UK (United Kingdom)
https://arma.ac.uk/
ARMA is the professional association for research managers and administrators in the United Kingdom (UK). ARMA members work in a variety of organizations, including universities, funding bodies, the NHS and independent research organisations, as well as organizations providing services to research support offices. ARMA activities are focused on encouraging professional development and networking among research managers and administrators. To keep members up to date with developments in the field, ARMA provides a series of training and information events, including an annual Spring Conference, a series of one-day seminars, a structured programme of training courses, and short Study Tours. ARMA also support the exchange of knowledge and best practice through focused Discussion Groups and a number of email lists. ARMA publish a series of Occasional Papers to which members are encouraged to contribute and offer a small number of bursaries to support individual professional development activities. ARMA also collaborates actively with peer associations overseas.
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique / French National Center for Scientific Research (France)
http://www.cnrs.fr/index.php/en
The French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) is a publicly-funded research organization that defines its mission as producing knowledge and making it available to society. CNRS has 26,000 employees (among which 11,600 are researchers and 14,400 are engineers and technical and administrative staff). CNRS maintains 1,260 service and research units spread throughout the country that cover all fields of research.
Community Research and Development Information Service (Europe)
https://cordis.europa.eu/about
CORDIS is the information service that keeps you up-to-date with European Community activities and initiatives in the field of Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation. CORDIS is free of charge and offers a wide range of information about EU research and innovation policies, EU funding programmes, initiatives, potential partners, and previous and on-going projects. This service is a powerful knowledge and funding resource for both small and medium-sized enterprises and big companies across Europe that wish to increase their innovative potential. CORDIS is part of the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, the publishing house of the European Union.
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft / German Research Foundation (Germany)
https://www.dfg.de/en/index.jsp
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation) is the central, self-governing research organisation that promotes research at universities and other publicly financed research institutions in Germany. The DRF serves all branches of science and the humanities by funding research projects and facilitating cooperation among researchers.
Edinburgh Innovations (The University of Edinburgh) (Scotland)
https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/
Edinburgh Research and Innovation (ERI) seeks to promote the University of Edinburgh’s research and commercialization activities to potential research sponsors and collaborators, licensees or investors.
European Association of Research Managers and Administrators (Europe)
http://www.earma.org/
EARMA is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to: Continually improve the quality of research management and administration; Set high professional standards by effectively supporting its members; Promote the interests of its members at all times; and Influence relevant European policies by utilizing the invaluable experience of its members EARMA’s.
European Connect: European Science Foundation (Europe)
https://www.esf.org/
The European Science Foundation (ESF) is an association of 77 member organizations devoted to scientific research in 30 European countries. Since ESF was established in 1974, it has coordinated a wide range of pan-European scientific initiatives, and its flexible organization structure means ESF can respond quickly to new developments. In brief, ESF’s core purpose is to promote high quality science at a European level, and is committed to facilitating cooperation and collaboration in European science on behalf of its principal stakeholders (Member Organizations and Europe’s scientific community). This cross-border activity combines both “top-down” and “bottom-up” approaches in the long-term development of science. The Foundation is committed to providing scientific leadership through its networking expertise and by ensuring that there is a European added value to all of its initiatives and projects.
European Industrial Research Management Association (Europe)
https://www.eirma.org/
The European Industrial Research Management Association (EIRMA) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation, and its aim is to enhance innovation through more effective market-oriented research and development. By being member-focused and by providing a platform for these members to discuss ideas and exchange practical experience, EIRMA stays current with the ways managers think about and address their jobs. EIRMA’s activities support companies in benchmarking and improving their innovation processes and in ensureing well-managed and well-organised research and development. These activities also establish EIRMA as a natural first point of contact for policy makers and others seeking the business community’s insight.
European Research Consortium for Informatics and Mathematics (Europe)
http://www.ercim.org/
The European Research Consortium for Informatics and Mathematics (ERCIM) aims to foster collaborative work within the European research community and to increase cooperation with European industry. Leading research institutes from seventeen European countries are members of ERCIM.
European Union Research (Europe)
https://europa.eu/european-union/topics/research-innovation_en
To access the European Union’s portal web site – EUROPA – go to http://europa.eu.int/ and you will find all the information made available on the Internet by the institutions and bodies of the European Union, including the European Parliament, the Council of the Union, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions, the European Central Bank and the European Investment Bank. EUROPA provides a vast array of information on European integration, particularly concerning the European Union’s objectives, policies and institutional set-up. EUROPA is designed to be as user-friendly as possible in line with the EU institutions’ commitment to openness.
Federal Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Technology/Bundesministerium f�r Bildung, Wissenschaft, Forschung und Technologie (Germany)
http://www.bmbf.de/en/index.php
A source of valuable resources for information – in English or German – on efforts of Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research to broaden participation in education, promote excellence and increase investments in research and development.
Institute of Nanotechnology (United Kingdom)
https://www.nano.gov/node/118
The Institute of Nanotechnology (originally the Centre for Nanotechnology founded by Ottilia Saxl in 1994) was one of the world’s first nanotechnology information providers, and is now recognized as a global leader. IoN works closely with governments, universities, researchers, and companies worldwide on developing and promoting all aspects of nanotechnology. It also serves as a key organizer of international scientific events, conferences, and educational courses designed to encourage nanotechnology takeup by industry, as well as stimulating interest in less developed countries.
UK Research and Innovation (United Kingdom)
https://www.ukri.org/
UK Research and Innovation works in partnership with universities, research organisations, businesses, charities, and government to create the best possible environment for research and innovation to flourish. We aim to maximise the contribution of each of our component parts, working individually and collectively. We work with our many partners to benefit everyone through knowledge, talent and ideas.
National Research Council / Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (Italy)
https://www.cnr.it/en
The National Research Council (CNR) is a public organization; its duty is to carry out, promote, spread, transfer and improve research activities in the main sectors of knowledge growth and of its applications for the scientific, technological, economic and social development of the Country. To this end, the activities of the organization are divided into macro areas of interdisciplinary scientific and technological research, concerning several sectors: biotechnology, medicine, materials, environment and land, information and communications, advanced systems of production, judicial and socio-economic sciences, classical studies and arts. CNR is distributed all over Italy through a network of institutes aiming at promoting a wide diffusion of its competences throughout the national territory and at facilitating contacts and cooperation with local firms and organizations.
Research Council of Norway (Norway)
https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/
The Research Council of Norway works to promote renewal and innovation in the public sector. It offer a variety of funding instruments for research-based innovation and knowledge-building.
Scottish Funding Council (Scotland)
http://www.sfc.ac.uk/
The Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council (SFC) was formally established on 3 October 2005. The new Council creates a single body providing a strategic overview of tertiary education in Scotland and will secure a more coherent system of high-quality learning and research. In promoting further and higher education in Scotland, the new Council will support colleges and universities in the: Delivery of high quality programs for learners; Investment in modern facilities for learning and research; and Being flexible and responsive in allowing access to lifelong learning for all.
Spanish National Research Council Council (Spain)
https://www.csic.es/en/csic
The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), founded in 1939, is the successor of the Committee for Extension of Studies and Scientific Research (JAE), created in 1907 and whose first president was Santiago Ramón y Cajal. The CSIC continued to lead the scientific activity in Spain although, unlike its predecessor, it gave more importance to applied science.
Swiss National Science Foundation (Switzerland)
http://www.snf.ch/en/Pages/default.aspx
In its mission statement, the SNSF describes how it aims to act in the best interests of researchers, political authorities, the general public and its own employees. It defines the ambitions and values informing its work.
Technology Innovation International (Europe)
https://www.tii.org/en
Technology Innovation International (once known as European Association for the Transfer of Technologies, Innovation and Industrial Information) is one of the longest-standing, voluntary, independent associations representing the innovation support and technology transfer professions in Europe. Its 300 members, based in some 30 countries, come from both the private and public sectors and are active in R&D exploitation, business incubation, IP negotiation, technology brokerage and licensing, prototype and new product development, technology audits and innovation management, company spin-off and start-up support. TII is a non-profit association governed by a Board of Management elected by and from the members. *
Western Norway Research Institute (Norway)
https://www.vestforsk.no/en
The Western Norway Research Institute (WNRI) contributes to development and innovation in the public and industrial sectors by delivering relevant innovative ideas and knowledge of a high standard. Our work will contribute to increased insight, adaptability in terms of reorganisation, as well as innovation, particularly within the policy formulation, management, industrial development, and formation of value. WNRI is a non-profit foundation, established as an independent research institute in 1985. The institute is part of Norway’s national research system, and has a close co-operation with the Regional College of Sogn og Fjordane. Key research areas are in the fields of information technology, environmental research, and society and industry. The research staff represents various scientific areas such as social subjects, organisation subjects, technology subjects, the (liberal) arts, economics, and natural science.
North America
Canadian Federal Government Departments, Agencies and Crown Corporations (Canada)
https://www.canada.ca/en/government/dept.html
A comprehensive list that provides direct links to the primary Web sites of Canadian government departments, agencies and Crown corporations, as well as links to Web sites maintained by organizations for which various departments and agencies are responsible.
Greenland Research Council Secretariat(Greenland)
https://www.nis.gl/en/home/
One of the basic aims of Greenland Research Councils is to ensure the best possible knowledge base for the development of Greenlandic society, and an important part of the Council’s strategy is to make Greenland progressively approach a level of public research of 1% of GDP.
Mexican National Council for Science and Technology (Mexico)
http://www.conacyt.mx/
The National Council on Science and Technology advances the scientific development and technological modernization of Mexico by supporting high-level human resources, promoting and maintaining specific research projects, and disseminating scientific and technological information.
National Council of Science and Technology of Panama (Panama)
https://www.senacyt.gob.pa/
The National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation of the Republic of Panama is an autonomous institution, which was created by Law 13 of April 15, 1997, subsequently amended by Law 50 of December 21, 2005 and by Law 55 of December 14, 2007, which granted autonomy to the institution in its administrative tasks. The Secretariat works guided by the guidelines established in the National Strategic Plan for Science, Technology and Innovation. All the activities, projects and programs of SENACYT aim to strengthen, support, induce and promote the development of science, technology and innovation in order to raise the level of productivity, competitiveness and modernization in the private sector, the government, the academic-research sector, and the general population.
National Research Council / Conseil national de recherches Canada (Canada)
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/main_e.html
NRC is a Government of Canada organization, and is responsible for: Undertaking, assisting or promoting scientific and industrial research in different fields of importance to Canada; Establishing, operating and maintaining a national science library; Publishing and selling or otherwise distributing such scientific and technical information as the Council deems necessary; Investigating standards and methods of measurement; Working on the standardization and certification of scientific and technical apparatus and instruments and materials used or usable by Canadian industry; Operating and administering any astronomical observatories established or maintained by the Government of Canada; Administering NRC’s research and development activities, including grants and contributions used to support a number of international activities; and Providing vital scientific and technological services to the research and industrial communities.
Scientific Research Council of Jamaica (Jamaica)
https://src.gov.jm/
The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is Jamaica’s principal public sector agency, responsible for the fostering and coordination of scientific research and the promotion and application of its results. It was established as a statutory body by the passing of a bill by the Legislature, under the leadership of His Rt. Excellent Norman W. Manley (former Premier and now National Hero) in June 1960. Many of the Council’s projects support the growth and development of the agro-industrial sector in Jamaica through research, adaptation of available technologies, creation of new and appropriate technologies and the provision of training and technical assistance.
Universities Canada (Canada)
https://www.univcan.ca/
Universities Canada is the voice of Canadain universities, at home and abroad, and represents 90 Canadian public and private not-for-profit universities and university-degree level colleges. Since 1911, AUCC has provided strong and effective representation for its members, in Canada and abroad. AUCC’s mandate is to facilitate the development of public policy on higher education and to encourage cooperation among universities and governments, industry, communities, and institutions in other countries. AUCC provides services to member universities in three main areas: (1) public policy and advocacy; (2) communications, research and information-sharing; and (3) scholarships and international programs.
South America
Latin American Network Information Center (Brazil)
http://www1.lanic.utexas.edu/la/brazil/academic/
This link offers a number of valuable links to a variety of academic and non-academic research resources throughout Brazil.
National Academy of Sciences of Bolivia (Bolivia)
http://www.aciencias.org.bo/
The National Academy of Sciences, founded in 1960, is a self-governing autonomous learned society established under a presidential decree. Its main objective is to promote the development of science, technology and innovation. The Academy encourages scientific research by supporting members of the scientific community of Bolivia and carries out research activities and studies through its own institutes.
National Scientific and Technical Research Council of Argentina (Argentina)
https://www.conicet.gov.ar/?lan=en
CONICET is the main agency that fosters science and technology in Argentina. Currently, the Council has more than 10 thousand researchers, 11 thousand doctoral and postdoctoral fellows, 2,600 technicians and professional support staff, and 1,500 administrative employees. They all operate across the whole country -from the Antarctic up to the Puna, from the Andes Mountain Range up to the Argentine Sea- in 15 Scientific and Technological Centers (CCT), 11 research and transference centers (CIT), a Multidisciplinary Research Center and more than 280 Institutes and exclusive CONICET Centers under the scope of national universities and other institutions.
International
InterAcademy Partnership (International)
http://www.interacademycouncil.net/
The IAp was created by the world’s science academies to mobilize the best scientists and engineers worldwide to provide high quality advice to international bodies – such as the United Nations and the World Bank – as well as to other institutions. In a world where science and technology are fundamental to many critical issues – ranging from climate change to genetically modified organisms and the crucial challenge of achieving sustainability – making wise policy decisions has become increasingly dependent on good scientific advice. IAC is client-driven and works on a project-by-project basis. It has developed mechanisms and procedures to guarantee the scientific quality of its reports, the policy-relevance of its recommendations and the absence of regional or national bias.
International Association for Management of Technology (International)
http://www.iamot.com/
The International Association for Management of Technology (IAMOT) offers its members association with professionals in the field. There is particularly close interaction during the annual conference. IAMOT offers its members the benefit of participating in an Association which supports research and application projects, world wide, in cooperation with government or private organizations or in its own initiative, an association which encourages education in the field of Management of Technology, and acts as an information resource center in the field.
International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology (US – International)
https://iassistdata.org/
The International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology (IASSIST) is an international organization of professionals working in and with information technology and data services to support research and teaching in the social sciences. Its 200 members are from a variety of workplaces, including data archives, statistical agencies, research centers, libraries, academic departments, government departments, and non-profit organizations.
International Council for Science: Committee on Data for Science and Technology (International)
https://codata.org/
The Committee on Data for Science and Technology (CODATA) is an interdisciplinary Scientific Committee of the International Council for Science (ICSU) which works to improve the quality, reliability, management and accessibility of data of importance to all fields of science and technology. CODATA is a resource that provides scientists and engineers with access to international data activities for increased awareness, direct cooperation and new knowledge. CODATA is concerned with all types of data resulting from experimental measurements, observations and calculations in every field of science and technology, including the physical sciences, biology, geology, astronomy, engineering, environmental science, ecology and others. Particular emphasis is given to data management problems common to different disciplines and to data used outside the field in which they were generated.
International Intellectual Property Institute (USA – International)
https://iipi.org/
The International Intellectual Property Institute (IIPI) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation located in Washington, DC. As an international development organization and think tank, IIPI is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of the use of intellectual property as a tool for economic growth, particularly in developing countries. Since 1998 the Institute has been engaged in a wide range of activities both abroad and within the United States, including critical research, public education, policy and training workshops, technical assistance, institution building and consultative services.
International Network of Research Management Societies (International)
http://www.inorms.org/
INORMS was formed in 2001 to bring together research management societies and associations from across the globe. Its purpose is to enable interactions, sharing of good practice, and joint activities between the member societies, to the benefit of their individual memberships.
Israel Science Foundation (Israel)
http://www.isf.org.il/
The Israel Science Foundation (ISF) is now Israel’s predominant source of competitive grants funding for basic research. Its $50 million annual budget funds 1,200 grants a year, providing 2/3 of all such funds. Every year, some 10,000 expert reviewers from Israel and abroad are involved in peer-reviewing the scientific merit of its proposals. The ISF awards grants in all fields of: Exact Sciences and Technology; Life Sciences and Medicine; Humanities and Social Sciences to researchers at Israeli universities, other centers of higher education, research centers and medical centers. Most funds (96%) are provided by the Government of Israel via the Planning and Budgeting Committee (PBC) of the Israel Council for Higher Education, under a long-term agreement.
Licensing Executive Society (International)
http://www.lesi.org/
LES International is an association of 31 national and regional societies, each composed of individual members who are engaged in the profession of licensing and other aspects of transferring or profiting from intellectual property. The LES family is business-oriented for the most part, and its over 10,000 individual members include management representatives from companies both large, medium and small, scientists, engineers, academicians, governmental officials, lawyers, patent and trademark attorneys and consultants.
World Intellectual Property Organization (International)
https://www.wipo.int/portal/en/
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is an international organization dedicated to promoting the use and protection of works of the human spirit. These works — intellectual property — are expanding the bounds of science and technology and enriching the world of the arts. Through its work, WIPO plays an important role in enhancing the quality and enjoyment of life, as well as creating real wealth for nations. With headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, WIPO is one of the 16 specialized agencies of the United Nations system of organizations. It administers 23 international treaties dealing with different aspects of intellectual property protection. The Organization counts 182 nations as member states.
Community
Partners in Education and Grants Information (PEGI) Foundation
http://pegifoundation.org/
The PEGI Foundation is a non-profit organization whose primary mission is to ensure that all students, given enough quality time and support, will achieve mastery levels of essential standards. The PEGI Foundation empowers, encourages, and equips educators and nonprofit staff to obtain grant funding, develop essential professional skills, and ultimately become proficient with development and fundraising in order to obtain the needed funding to fulfill their respective missions.
Purdue Research Park
https://www.prf.org/researchpark//
The Purdue Research Parks are the result of Purdue University’s commitment to spur economic growth in Indiana’s high-tech sector. Under development since the late 1990s by Purdue Research Foundation, a private, nonprofit foundation created to assist Purdue, the parks are focused on companies operating in the arenas of life sciences, homeland security, engineering, advanced manufacturing and information technology.
About West Lafayette, Indiana
https://www.westlafayette.in.gov/
http://www.homeofpurdue.com/
Forbes names West Lafayette the Sixth Most Educated Small Town (populations 20,000-65,000) in the U.S., based on the number of post-secondary degrees held by those over age 25; January 2009