Profile for Funding Opportunity Database
Sponsored Research Services subscribes to comprehensive databases maintained by InfoEd International, a company
dedicated to providing resources to assist researchers in their efforts to obtain extramural funding.
GENIUS (Global Expertise Network for Industry, Universities and Scholars) serves as a searchable registry of institutional
talent and expertise for use in industry and academia. A GENIUS database profile is also used for SMARTS matching.
SPIN (Sponsored Programs Information Network) includes information on funding opportunities from federal, state,
foundation, and other types of sponsors. The database is updated daily.
SMARTS (SPIN Matching and Research Transmittal System) is InfoEd's electronic notification system for funding
opportunity information. When the information in a funding opportunity matches a profile in the GENIUS database, an email message is sent to the faculty or staff member.
Using this form, we will create a basic GENIUS/SMARTS profile for you that will enable you to receive funding opportunity
notifications based on keyword matching. See page 2 of this form for information on keywords.
You can create or edit your profile online at http://www.infoed.org/geniussearch/genius.asp.
We encourage you to login and update/edit your profile information, narrow or broaden your search criteria, and fill in
additional details about yourself that collaborators may be searching for. To retrieve your username and password, or if
you have any other questions about this form or about the InfoEd databases, please contact Sponsored Research
Services at research@rit.edu.
Please send your completed form to the Senior Research Administrator for your unit, or to:
InfoEd Administrator, Sponsored Research Services, 2400 University Services Center.
Name:
Academic Rank:
College:
Department:
Campus Mailing Address:
Phone: 585-47
Fax:
E-mail Address:
Keywords: Write in specific words/phrases that describe your field(s) of interest, or circle them on the page 2 of this
form. See page 2 for more information on keywords.
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Funding Opportunity Database - Major Keyword Categories
(Full list is available at http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/thesaurus/keywd_thes.stm)
INTERNATIONAL/GEOGRAPHICAL
REGIONS
Africa
Antarctica
Asia
Europe
North America
Oceania (Including Australia)
Latin America
West Indies
Oceans and Seas
Hemispheres
Ecological Zones
International Topics
Subdivisions: Economic/Linguistic/Politica
EDUCATION
Educational Administration and Policy
Education/Instructional Programs
Educational Modes/Psychology/Theory
Elementary/Secondary Education
Higher Education
Pre-School Education
Special Education
Minority Education
Women's Education
AGRICULTURE/FOOD SCIENCES/FOODS
Agriculture
Food Sciences
Foods
ARTS/HUMANITIES/CULTURAL
ACTIVITIES
Area Studies (Arts/Humanities)
Arts, General/Other
Creative Writing
Criticism
Cultural Activities
Design Arts
Folk/Ethnic Studies
History
Humanities, General/Other
Jurisprudence
Language and/or Literature
Media Arts
Museums
Music
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Restoration and Preservation
Visual Arts
Numismatics
ENGINEERING
Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering
Ceramic Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering/Electronics
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Photogrammetry
Computer-Aided Engineering
HEALTH AND SAFETY/MEDICAL
SCIENCES/BIOMEDI
Anatomical Systems/Sites
Biomedical Engineering
Disciplines/Fields, Health & Safety/Med/Bi
Disease Entities/Medical Problems, Behavio
Education/Instruction (Health/Safety/Medic
Environment (Health/Safety/Medical)
Health Care
Instruments/Instrumentation/Devices (Healt
Intervention, Agents for (Health/Safety/Me
Intervention, Types of (Health/Safety/Medi
Materials/Products (Health/Safety/Medical)
Methodologies/Procedures (Health/Safety/Me
Molecular/Cellular Entities
Natural Processes (Health/Safety/Medical)
Patient/Volunteer Classification
Physiological/Development Process
Research Resources (Health/Safety/Medical)
Specialties of Medical and Allied Fields
Structure/Function (Health/Safety/Medical)
Technology Assessment/Transfer/Outreach (H
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY/
MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER
Atmospheric Sciences
Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Applied Sciences
Environmental Studies
Marine and Ocean Sciences
Materials Sciences
Mathematics
Mining
Nuclear Sciences
Physical Sciences
Science, General/Other
Space Sciences
Technology
Textiles
Natural Sciences
Forensic Science
Packaging Sciences
OTHER (ANY/ALL DISCIPLINES)
Fire/Flammability Studies
Housing
Library Science
Military Sciences
Peace/Disarmament/Amnesty
Recreation and Leisure Studies
University/Industrial Partnership
Sports/Athletics
Federal Register Weekly Reference Guide
ENERGY
Automotive Propulsion Systems
Direct Energy Conversion
Energy Biological/Biomedical Sciences
Energy Chemical Sciences
Energy Engineering
Energy Environmental Sciences
Energy Geosciences
Energy Materials Sciences
Energy Mathematical Sciences
Energy Physical Sciences
Energy Utilization
Fossil Energy
Hydrogen and Synthetic Fuels
Nuclear Science and Technology
Renewable Energy Sources
Energy Education
BEHAVIORAL/SOCIAL SCIENCES
Anthropology
Archaeology
Area & Population Studies/Services
LAW
Behavioral/Social Studies/Services/Other
Communications
MANAGEMENT/COMMERCE
Counseling/Guidance
Criminology
Economics
Tips for keyword selection
Geography
 Specific subcategories and keywords exist within each of these major categories. See
Linguistics/Philology
the full list for the best matching. The more specific you make your keyword selection,
Planning/Policy Studies
Political Science
the more relevant your matched results will be to your interests.
Population Studies
 Keyword matching is hierarchical by default (e.g., selecting the major heading
Psychology
“Engineering” will match all listings for Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering, Ceramic
Rehabilitation/Therapy
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc.)
Social Services

Keyword matching is performed on an “or” basis – e.g. selecting “Mining” and “Music”
Sociology
will yield results that match either term.
Sociolegal Studies
 If you are providing your own specific keywords, indicate the category/categories under
Public Affairs
which you would expect to find them.
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