Villanova Institute for Research and Scholarship
Strengthening research, scholarship and creative endeavors across campus
The Villanova Institute for Research and Scholarship (VIRS) offers professional development programs and resources that promote a vital research culture in which faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and doctoral students are empowered to pursue their scholarly and creative aspirations sustainably over their careers.
We offer inclusive support for Villanova's scholars and their varied forms, methods and traditions of inquiry. Our programs aim to promote substantive, multidisciplinary engagement across the University’s colleges, departments and centers.
Our approach is shaped by Villanova’s Augustinian Catholic ideals of Veritas, Unitas, Caritas (Truth, Unity, Love). We are committed to the goals of diversity outlined in the Villanova University Diversity Statement.
Fall 2024
Effective Grantsmanship Program December 4-6
VIRS is pleased to offer a new program designed to enhance your success in seeking and securing external funding. The program includes four standalone skill-centered, workshops and offers opportunities for private consultations with a Thorn Run grant expert.
Learn the Practice of Research Pipelining
Developing and charting a satisfying scholarly trajectory involves 'thinking big' about one's intellectual and professional development while remaining grounded in the everyday tasks of current projects and responsibilities. Research pipelining is a technique to help you strike that balance.
Faculty Write-In Days
Writing alongside others socializes what can otherwise often be an isolating endeavor. Join faculty from across disciplines for a day or half-day of scheduled writing.
Internal Research Funding Opportunities
VIRS's 2024-25 research funding cycles are in full swing! Our next deadlines are the University Summer Grant (December 6) and the Small Research Grant (January 24). Learn more about these funding programs.
Programs and Resources
Find Funding
An easy-to-use database of funding opportunities. Try out a search below! You can learn more about Pivot-RP on our web page or directly through the Pivot-RP site.