CMTM FY21 Faculty Seed Grant Program

We are pleased to announce the inaugural BU Center for Multiscale and Translational Mechanobiology seed grant program.

The CMTM seed grants are intended to stimulate innovative research in mechanobiology.  Proposed projects should have a focus on one or more of the following areas:

• Research in mechanobiology that spans and integrates multiple length scales and/or multiple time scales
• Translational research driven by mechanobiology principles
• Research that develops and/or heavily uses mathematical modeling to help understand and predict mechanobiological phenomena

Proposals must be for collaborative projects involving two or more faculty within the Center.  Collaborative proposals between multiple departments, colleges, and/or campuses are highly encouraged.  Applicants may request up to $25,000 total award amount, and all funds must be expended by August 31, 2021.  Seed grant proposals will be reviewed by a committee of faculty.  The Center expects to award up to four pilot grants this year, the inaugural year.

Applications are due Wednesday, September 23, 2020.  Proposals are scheduled to be reviewed during the second week of October, with award announcements made later in the month.

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For questions about the award or the submission process, please feel free to contact us.  Letters of intent to apply are not required, but an email expressing interest would be appreciated for planning the review process.