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This guide is designed to help you explore the fields of Cellular & Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Microbiology. Inside, you’ll find databases for discovering scientific articles, journals that publish the latest research, and recommended websites for reliable background information. Whether you’re preparing for a class assignment, starting a lab project, or diving deeper into a research question, these resources will give you a strong foundation and keep you connected to current discoveries.
What Is a Library Database and Why Should I Use One?
A library database is an online collection of scholarly resources such as journal articles, research papers, reviews, and other academic materials. Unlike general internet searches, databases give you access to reliable and often full-text resources that you can’t always find freely online. View the video below to understand how to use a database, and which database to choose.
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Grants and Funding Sources
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Foundation Directory Online This link opens in a new window
Directory of 166,000 foundations, corporate giving programs and grant-making public charities in the U.S. It includes: a database of three million recently awarded grants; a database of one million recently filed IRS forms 990 and 990-PF; and over 10,000 sources to help users find scholarships, fellowships, and individual grants. This help article explains how to effectively search the database for grants available to individuals.
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Foundation Grants to Individuals
Content now available through Foundation Directory Online.