International funding
One of the smaller but important funding opportunities for SDU are the American foundations.
The National Institute of Health (NIH) is the US federal fund from which SDU receives most funding.
NIH is part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, and it is the primary federal grant provider for health science research in the USA.
Innovation funds for commercialisation
Some funds allow young researchers to explore research ideas that have commercial potential. This is especially valuable for researchers who want to start a business or create a product or service based on their research.