Limited Submission Funding Opportunity: NSF – Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program
DEADLINE FOR INTERNAL MATERIALS: FEBRUARY 15, 2021. The National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program addresses the need for a high quality STEM workforce in STEM disciplines supported by the program and for the increased success of low-income academically talented students with demonstrated financial need who are pursuing associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Limited Submission Funding Opportunity: NIH Biomedical Research Facilities (C06 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
DEADLINE FOR INTERNAL MATERIALS: FEBRUARY 5, 2021. The goal of this funding opportunity is to upgrade or create novel biomedical research infrastructure to strengthen biomedical research programs. Each project is expected to provide long-term improvements to the institutional research infrastructure.
Research Revealed: Funding Trends, Communicating Science & More
January 2021 | Information & Support for the BU Research Community Insider Insights ANNUAL REPORT Pioneering Solutions In 2020, BU researchers made stunning progress in the face of widespread uncertainty—pioneering solutions to problems ranging from COVID-19 to the climate crisis, systemic racism, and antibiotic resistance. Lessons from BU podcasters on making science accessible Advice from early career investigators on starting […]
Funding Opportunity: Tulane Business Model Competition
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2021. The TBMC is looking for early-stage ventures, led by teams that include at least one degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student from any college or university to compete for a cash prize.
Research Revealed: Addressing Health Inequities
November 2020 | Information & Support for the BU Research Community Insider Insights Addressing Health Inequities Two-thirds of the 10 million cancer deaths each year around the globe occur in developing countries. Dr. Nimmi Ramanujam of Duke University will discuss new technologies being developed to address this inequity in the Photonics Center Distinguished Lecture on Monday, December 7. Strategies […]
Research Revealed: Meet the BU Proposal Library
October 2020 | Information & Support for the BU Research Community Insider Insights A Resource to Make Your Next Proposal More Competitive The BU Proposal Library is an ever-growing repository of successful grant applications submitted by BU faculty to external funders, available to BU’s research community for reference during proposal prep. “Ten Simple Rules” for building an antiracist research lab Tips for keeping collaborations alive […]
Limited Submission Opportunity: Dan David Foundation: Dan David Prize
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2020. The Dan David Prize recognizes and encourages innovative and interdisciplinary research that cuts across traditional boundaries and paradigms. It aims to foster universal values of excellence, creativity, justice, democracy, and progress and to promote the scientific, technological and humanistic achievements that advance and improve our world.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Kluge Chairs at the Library of Congress
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 20, 2020. The Kluge Center in the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building brings a small number of major scholars and thinkers to the Library of Congress every year to use the rich and often unique materials available here. Appointees are chosen on the basis of intellectual accomplishment, the ability to communicate ideas to a broad audience, and their relevance to the challenges faced by democracies in the 21st century.
Limited Submission Opportunity: St. Baldrick’s Foundation Scholar Awards
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 20, 2020. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer and donor powered charity committed to supporting the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. Current funding priorities are: New discovery research, translational research and early phase clinical trials, phase III clinical trials & infrastructure support of participating institutions (primarily the fall grant cycle), and education of new pediatric oncology researchers
Limited Submission Opportunity: Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 18, 2020. The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program supports the research and teaching careers of talented young faculty in the chemical sciences. Based on institutional nominations, the program provides discretionary funding to faculty at an early stage in their careers.