In 2024, Web of Science, one of the major science metrics databases, announced the creation of an index that provides scientists with information about funding opportunities and research that has attracted the attention of funders from around the world. Today we will talk about the Grants Index, an analytical tool that provides a comprehensive view of research funding opportunities and helps scientists improve their chances of getting their grant applications approved.
Overview of Grants Index from Web of Science
Grants Index is a new database integrated into Web of Science's scientometric ecosystem that provides a comprehensive view of funding sources and previously successfully sponsoredresearch. Grants Index helps researchers identify key trends in scientific funding and improve the chances of grant application approval.
Benefits of Grants Index:
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quick and convenient access to funding information
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searchability across all Web of Science databases, thanks to full integration on the platform
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Analyze awarded grants by subject area with the number of allocated funds
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More than 5.2 million grant records
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information on over 40 funding agencies in more than 15 countries
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The database presents data on grants, articles, conference papers, dissertations, preprints, patents and more in one set of results.
Search for grants through Grants Index
Grants Index can be accessed by all users who have an active subscription. To find information about grants, just follow the steps below:
Step 1. Go to the official Web of Science website.
Step 2. Log in to your account or register if you do not already have one (access may be granted through your organization or university).
Step 3. Go to the "Grants" tab through Web of Science search.
Step 4. Select the "Search Grants" option.
Step 5. To find grants, use the search options (by keyword, by grantorname, by grant number, by researcher name).
Grants Index search fields
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Subject |
TS= |
Search for grant titles, grant descriptions and related keywords (if available). |
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Title |
TI= |
Search by grant name only |
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Grant Number |
FG= |
Search by grant number for each record Example: EP/W019698/1 |
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Grant Year |
GSY= |
Search by grant year |
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Principal Investigator |
PINV= |
Search for information about the principal investigator listed in each grant record |
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Co-principal investigator |
CINV= |
Search for information about the co-principal investigator listed in each grant record. This feature is available exclusively through the advanced search in the Query Builder mode. |
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Funding agency |
F0= |
The name of the financial organization you are looking for. Note that the name is often presented as an acronym. Example: ESPRC or AHRC |
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Program name |
PNA= |
Search by program name for each grant record. Note: only available through the advanced search "Query Builder". |
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Grant Status |
GST= |
Grant status can be "Active" or "Closed" |
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Grant type |
GTY= |
Search by grant type Example: research grant or student fellowship |
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Address |
AD= |
Search for an organization listed as an affiliation of the principal investigator. Example: University of Oxford |
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Registration number |
UT= |
Search Web of Science's unique access number for each grant record. Example: GRANTS:17394017 |
Web of Science is not just a platform for finding scientific publications, but also a powerful tool for analyzing funding and finding grants. Using the instructions on how to search for grant programs, you can increase your chances of successfully attracting funds for your research.
To increase your chances of receiving grants, we recommend publishing your current research in the Web of Science database. To learn more about our service "Publish in Web of Science", leave your contact details in the form below and our manager will contact you shortly.
