Spring 2018 Call for Proposals & Nominations for Research Incubation Awards and Fellows Programs
The Hariri Institute for Computing is pleased to bring to the attention of BU faculty the Spring 2018 Call for the following three programs:
· Research Incubation Awards Program
· Junior Faculty Fellows Program
· Graduate Student Fellows Program for Continuing PhD Students
The deadline for proposals and nominations for all programs is Friday, April 13, 2018, 5pm.
The Hariri Institute is committed to catalyzing interdisciplinary research that utilizes computing, computational and data-driven approaches by engaging a community of researchers across schools and colleges at BU.
Hariri Institute Research Incubation Awards Program
Objective:
To propel new directions and new collaborations in research applying computational and data-driven approaches, with special attention given to proposals focused on data science. This call includes a general track (described above), as well as a Digital Health Initiative (DHI) track, which supports research that examines the leveraging of technologies and methodologies from computing and data science to tackle a range of applications related to healthcare systems. The DHI track features a special consideration for projects that incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning in the development of novel digital health solutions.
Eligibility and Funding:
Any Hariri Institute Faculty Affiliate is eligible to submit proposals for up to $50,000 of research project support.
Proposal Process:
A brief (2-page) proposal must be submitted online. PIs are encouraged to involve the Institute early in the proposal development process, well before the April 13 deadline. Please refer to the Research Incubation Awards Program guidelines for important details regarding type of support, selection criteria, and proposal development and evaluation process.
DHI Research Award Event:
Please join the Hariri Institute for Computing and Institute for Health System Innovation & Policy on March 22, 2018 from 10:30-12:30pm for a discussion about the current proposal call, presentations from past DHI award recipients, and a unique networking opportunity. The event will take place at the Hariri Institute for Computing; additional event details forthcoming.
Hariri Institute Junior Faculty Fellows Program
Objective:
To recognize outstanding junior faculty members from diverse disciplines at BU who pursue computing, computational, and/or data-driven research.
Eligibility & Award:
Tenure-track faculty members holding a full-time appointment in any one of BU’s departments for less than three years by September 1, 2018 are eligible. Along with the honor of being named a Hariri Institute Junior Faculty Fellow, this recognition also comes with a $10,000 award and provides each Fellow the opportunity to introduce research to a broad community in the Institute’s “Meet Our Fellows” series.
Nomination Process:
A Junior Faculty Fellow Nomination form must be completed and submitted online by any BU faculty member. Please refer to the Junior Faculty Fellows Program guidelines for important information about eligibility and the nomination process.
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Hariri Institute Graduate Student Fellows Program for Continuing PhD Students
Objective:
To recognize outstanding PhD students who have made significant contributions and are committed to further engagement in computational and/or data-driven research at Boston University.
Eligibility & Award:
Continuing PhD students who are at least one year away from graduation are eligible to be nominated. Along with the honor of being named a Hariri Institute Graduate Student Fellow, this recognition comes with a $7,500 award and access to the Hariri Institute resources and community.
Nomination Process:
A Graduate Student Fellow Nomination form must be completed and submitted online by a Hariri Institute Faculty Affiliate. Please refer to the Graduate Student Fellows Program guidelines for important details regarding selection criteria and the nomination process.
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For administrative questions, please contact Katherine D’Angelo, Program & Events Manager, at ktd@bu.edu.
For technical/research-related questions, please contact Andrei Lapets, Director of Research Development, at lapets@bu.edu.