NSF Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (FINDERS FOUNDRY) Program – 2026
$50k for up to 2 months to support a team consisting of K-12 students, parent/guardians, researchers, and technologists addressing real-world challenges to improve K-12 STEM education. Apply by Wednesday, April 15 via InfoReady Review. More
NSF TechAccess: AI-Ready America – Round 1 2026
Up to $3 million to establish a state/territory Coordination Hub to connect partners and expand access to AI knowledge, tools, and resources. Apply by Monday, April 27 via InfoReady Review. More
Fidelity Center for Applied Technology University Research Awards 2026
$50,000 for 6 months to support pioneering and applied academic research of financial services. Submit a brief summary (250 words or less) to Jon Gilbert (jong@bu.edu) by Monday, April 6. More
Find Funding: Updates to BU’s Internal Limited Submissions Process
Thursday, April 30 | 12-1 pm Virtual Hosted by Research Development, this informational webinar will walk faculty through key updates to BU’s internal process for selecting institutional applicants and address common questions about limited submission opportunities (LSOs). LSOs are research funding opportunities that limit the number of applicants from a single institution/organization. This... More
European Consortium for Political Research Stein Rokkan Prize for Comparative Social Science Research 2027
$4,900 prize honoring a published monograph for a substantial and original contribution to comparative and social science research. Nominees submit materials by Thursday, April 16 via InfoReady Review. More
National Cancer Institute Pathways to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers – June 2026
Up to $947,000 to support postdoctoral researchers transition to independent tenure-track positions in cancer control, cancer prevention, and cancer data sciences. Apply by Thursday, April 16 via InfoReady Review. More
Google PhD Fellowship Program 2027
Up to $85k for 2-year fellowship to support current PhD students conducting exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Apply by Sunday, April 5 via InfoReady Review. More
Department of Energy The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI – FY2026
$500-$750k to support teams connecting higher education, industry, and National Labs seeking to apply AI to solve scientific, environmental, and energy problems. Submit by Wednesday, April 1 via InfoReady Review. More
NSF Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program 2026
Up to $4 million to acquire critical and/or next-generation research instrumentation that supports advances in fundamental science and engineering research. Apply by Wednesday, April 15 via InfoReady Review. More
NSF Integrated Data Systems & Services (IDSS) Program 2026
Up to $30 million for proposals to build operations-level national-scale cyberinfrastructure systems and services that advance AI-driven science and engineering research. Apply by Monday, April 13 via InfoReady Review. More
NSF Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Education Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) – FY2027
Between $300k and $2.5 million to support student scholarship programs or transformative education proposals related to AI or cybersecurity. Submit expressions of interest by Thursday, March 26 via InfoReady Review. More
2026 START Program
The Office of Research invites faculty to participate in the 2026 Samsung Strategic Alliance for Research and Technology (START) Program. The START program is a new annual call for proposals that invites North American university faculty to propose innovative research ideas that enable a novel device experience for Samsung for... More
National Endowment for the Arts Grants for Arts Projects – July Cycle 2026
Between $10k and $100k to support public engagement with the arts and arts education across 15 arts subcategories. Apply by Sunday, April 12 via InfoReady Review. More
The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation Research Grant – Fall 2026
Up to $700k to support innovative, high-risk high-reward basic science enhancing human health. Apply by Thursday, April 9 via InfoReady Review. More
Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Mallinckrodt Grant – 2026
$225k to support early-career researchers conducting basic biomedical research focusing on advancing the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of disease. Apply by Thursday, May 7 via InfoReady Review. More