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Pivot RP

UniSA’s New Database Tool for Funding Opportunities

Pivot-RP is the largest database of funding opportunities worldwide, and will be the tool used in 2026 by Adelaide University. It features:

  • Tailored Keyword Alerts: Researchers can search the database or set up personalised keyword alerts to stay updated on relevant funding opportunities.
  • Research Area Opportunities: will enable researchers to find niche opportunities for their research areas
  • Collaboration Opportunities: The platform also helps identify potential collaborators across millions of profiles.

Accessing Pivot-RP

The University of South Australia provides free access to all University staff, both on and off campus.

We are aware of current issues preventing HDR student access to PivotRP with mymail.unisa accounts. We apologise for the inconvenience and will update this page as soon as more information is available. Thankyou.

To sign in to Pivot-RP: 

Pivot RP sign in screen shot

  1. Go to: https://pivot.proquest.com/session/login
  2. Scroll through Institutions for UniSA
  3. Enter your UniSA email address and password in the login pane, and select Sign In.

First time users:

  1. Once authenticated you will need to finalise access by filling in the form below.
    Pivot RP first time login form
  2. All current UniSA staff have been set up with Profiles. After you log in for the first time, Pivot-RP automatically searches for your profile and prompts you to claim your profile.
  3. If you have previously manually created a PivotRP account with your UniSA credentials, you will be prompted to combine the two accounts when you use the single sign on option.

Pivot-RP's Home Page

After you sign in, Pivot-RP will display the Home Page. There is a prominent Search Box where you can search for funding opportunities. You can also navigate to all the features of Pivot-RP, as well as help resources.

Pivot RP home page

Using Pivot-RP to Find Opportunities

Pivot-RP provides extensive help documentation and training videos.

The links below are also available in the ‘Knowledge Centre’ link on your Pivot-RP ‘Home’ page.

Help – Video Format:

Getting Started with Pivot-RP

Searching for Funding Opportunities

All Training Videos

Help – Document Format:

Getting Started with Pivot-RP

Searching for Funding Opportunities

All Help Documentation

Technical Support

If you have issues logging in to Pivot-RP with your UniSA credentials, please contact IT Helpdesk.