Frequently asked questions about Pivot-RP
About the tool
Pivot-RP allows you to search through calls for projects from Swiss, European and international funding bodies, both public and private. You can find funding for projects, including salaries, publication costs, conference fees and field work. You can search by field, timeframe or type of project.
Pivot-RP is definitely thorough!
With this funding tool, you'll save time and will be better informed!
Once set according to your needs, Pivot-RP searches for financing opportunities on your behalf, so you can devote yourself to your projects.
After creating or retrieving your profile, you can activate alerts on the Advisor or on your saved searches / opportunities. You'll be notified automatically.
Then log in only if you wish to make changes to your profile or modify or create an alert to be saved.
Of course, you can use Pivot-RP without setting up alerts and return to it regularly.
RGO is there for everything you want to know about your research project.
For technical questions about Pivot-RP, go directly to the supplier's website.
Getting started and features
To get the most out of Pivot-RP, follow the instructions on the First connection page.
Creating your profile will enable you to benefit from personalised advice from the Advisor.
When you log in for the first time, you will be asked to claim your profile and update it.
If your profile does not yet exist, please create it by clicking "Search Profile or Create Profile".
Follow the steps below.
To select the section/department to which you belong, open the submenu (blue triangle). Be specific!
If a profile already exists, you can finish creating your Pivot-RP account.
Click on "This is me".
In both cases, we advise you to complete your profile with keywords and other information. Click on "Edit your profile".
The Pivot-RP Advisor can provide targeted recommendations based on your profile. If necessary, you can always update your profile by clicking on your name in the top right-hand corner.