Partnerships with
foundations

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Email us

foundationrelations@austin.utexas.edu

Email us

foundationrelations@austin.utexas.edu

Connecting foundations and UT to change the world

The Foundation Relations team works to match the interests of private foundations with The University of Texas at Austin’s research and programmatic strengths and priorities. We also assist faculty, colleagues and university grant-seekers in identifying foundation funding sources and provide assistance through the proposal process. Get in touch with us to learn how foundation funding opportunities can help UT Austin change the world.

Meet the Team

Logan Bartlett
Director of Development
logan.bartlett@austin.utexas.edu

Alex Christiansen
Director of Development
achristiansen@austin.utexas.edu

Kim Everett
Director of Development
kim.everett@austin.utexas.edu

Noelle O’Donnell
Director of Special Projects
noelle.odonnell@austin.utexas.edu

Jen’ai James
Director of Development
jjames@austin.utexas.edu

Masa Pettit
Director of Development
masa.pettit@austin.utexas.edu

Megan Scarborough
Director of Development
ms.megan@austin.utexas.edu

Laura Soto
Senior Director of Development, College of Liberal Arts
laura.soto@austin.utexas.edu

Susannah Tysor
Director of Development
susannah.tysor@austin.utexas.edu

Joel Flores
Development Associate
joel.flores@austin.utexas.edu

Maria Stadler
Development Specialist
maria.stadler@austin.utexas.edu

For Foundations

We strive to advance the university’s academic, research and institutional goals through lasting partnerships with foundations. These partnerships help develop solutions to technical and social challenges, enrich the excellence of faculty research and teaching, and help generations of exceptional students realize their academic potential.

For Faculty

Our team can help you with every step of the grant application process, from researching foundations to completing proposals. Please see the Grant Application Guide or request a meeting for more information.

Foundation Impact

For 63 years, The University of Texas at Austin has worked with the Welch Foundation to help change the world. Welch Foundation funding provides the resources our students need to receive a world-class education and for our faculty to prepare the next generation of scientific leaders. The university is grateful to the Welch Foundation for its longstanding support.

Funding Opportunities

Our grants database is a resource for researching grant opportunities of $50,000 and above. Grants are searchable by research area, amount and deadline, and are typically available one to three months in advance of a deadline.

Helpful Links

Supporting Documents for Foundations

Grant Application Guide

Grants Database