Subscribe to SMARTS

  1. Log onto www.infoed.org
  2. Click on the Access/InfoOffice icon in the top right corner of the page.
  3. Select the Genius/SMARTS icon.
  4. Click Create New Profile.
  5. Select University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
  6. Enter the requested information. For departments not listed, please contact ORSP. Be sure to remember or record your username and password.
  7. When setting up a profile, the following sections are available:
    General - Optional and includes personal and professional information. Keywords - The most important section. Select from either the pre-compiled list or from the alphabetical list.
    Applicant Type - Select any criteria that pertains to the user and UALR. Award Type - Select the type of award.
    Geographical Restrictions - It is best to choose “No Restrictions.
    Sponsor Types - Select the type of sponsor. It is best not to limit the search too much in this section.
    Locations Tenable - As with the “Geographical Restrictions” it is generally best not to have any restrictions in this section.
    Position - Optional.

Your SMARTS profile will be complete once you log off. ORSP staff will receive notice of your profile and it will be validated. After validation you should begin receiving email alerts for funding opportunities in your area(s) of interest/expertise per selected keywords.