Funding Database Search Features Chart
NOTE: # refers to any number
| Database | Boolean | Truncation (replaces one or more characters) | Free text search | Phrase | Proximity Symbols | Thesaurus | Other tips | Help screen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associations Unlimited | and, or, not | * | Subject/Any Word Search | " " | w/# (within) n/# (next to) | List of Subjects | Combine words with funding terms | Help, Search Tips |
| Community of Science | and,or,not |
* |
Use All Fields box | " " or pre/# | w/# or pre/# | Keyword Browser | Includes non-science grants | Instructions |
| FD Online | and, or, not | * | Use Free Text box | default | none | Use Index | Free text option best used in Grants file | Use Help. Booklet available with CD |
| GrantSelect | and, or, and not | * | Use Other Words in Field-by-Field or Advanced Search | default | Use near | KeyWord Thesaurus | Begin with Paid Subscribers Enter Here | Go to Search screen |
| IRIS: Illinois Researcher Information Service | and, or, not | Automatic left & right | Use Search All Fields | " " | none | Use Keyword Index | Leave space between search terms and parentheses when nesting | Go to How to Search IRIS |
| SPIN: Sponsored Programs Information Service | and, or, not | * | Quick Search: All words, All fields; Advanced Search: Title, Objectives, Synopsis | Use Exact Phrase in Quick Search | none | Use Keywords | Heavily menu-driven | Use Help and Search Tips |