Pivot Database
Pivot is a comprehensive, searchable database that connects UF faculty, staff, students, and researchers with funding opportunities and expertise. Available at no cost to the UF community, Pivot brings together research opportunities, funding sources, and global collaborations to enhance your research impact.
Key Features
- Search UF Database of Faculty Expertise: Access profiles and expertise within UF to find collaborators and potential research partners.
- Search Database of Funding Opportunities: Explore a wide range of funding opportunities from various agencies, foundations, and organizations.
- Pivot Funding Alerts & Saved Searches: Set up Saved Searches to receive personalized weekly Funding Alerts. (Registration and profile setup required.)
- Pivot Profile Management: Learn how to claim, update, and manage your profile. Watch the How to Find, Claim, and Update Your Profile video for guidance.
- For detailed instructions and additional resources, visit the Pivot Support Page or contact the Division of Research Program Development for assistance with your profile.
Getting Started with Pivot
Register for a webinar, view Training Tutorials, or contact support for additional assistance. Pivot also provides a helpful LibGuide as well as help resources on their site: https://proquest.libguides.com/pivot.
- Create your Pivot account: (GatorLink Authentication required). Pivot is free for UF faculty, students, postdocs, and staff. To create an Account, visit the Pivot Registration page.
- Access Training and Resources: Explore training tutorials, webinars, and written guides to help you get the most out of Pivot. For additional help, visit the Pivot LibGuide.
Remember to link your ORCID iD.
Eligibility
Not all funding opportunities available through Pivot may be applicable to UF or its researchers. UF may be eligible for certain categories, such as opportunities for public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but may not be eligible for others, such as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
If you’re unsure about the eligibility of a specific funding opportunity or need help navigating limitations and requirements, please contact us before starting your application.
Additional Resources
- Search UF Database of Faculty Expertise on Pivot
- Search Database of Funding Opportunities on Pivot
- How to Find, Claim, and Update Your Profile (Video)
- Pivot Funding Alerts/Saved Searches: This service runs automatically once a week. You must be a registered user of Pivot and must set up a Saved Search for each query for which you would like to receive a Funding Alert. Pivot provides a short video describing the process of setting up a saved search and funding alert.
- You can read more about Pivot services and access a variety of training resources, including written instructions, videos, and webinars at the Pivot Support webpage.
- For assistance with Pivot Profiles, see the Pivot Support webpage or contact the Division of Research Program Development.
