This is an easy method of finding grants possibilities tailored to your specific research interests using tools readily available on the Web.

1. Choose *keyword numbers describing your research interests from the NSF/NIH list of keywords/numbers. In the following list of keywords, look for the capitalized Subject Keywords in the list. More specific related keywords follow. A keyword resource can be found at:

This fine list is from Missouri. There are other keyword lists on the Internet. Try InfoEd's Keywords.

2. Cut and paste (or transcribe and type) keyword numbers into:

3. Perform Alta Vista Search.

* NOTE: Using the keyword numbers from the NSF/NIH (or SPIN) list of keywords, rather than the keyword itself, eliminates random appearances of the search term unrelated to your grants query. The keyword numbers are grants specific and are automatically attached to grants announcements from many U. S. Federal Agencies.