Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Frontier Research Centers – FY2026
Up to $4.5 million to support the foundation of a multi-investigator, multi-disciplinary center focused on energy-relevant basic research. Apply by Sunday, March 1 via InfoReady Review.
Department of State Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico – 2026
Up to $1.5 million to support project to aimed at reducing recruitment by organized crime groups in Mexico and engaging key stakeholders. Apply by Tuesday, March 3 via InfoReady Review.
NSF Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Education Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) – FY2026
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 Monday, March 2 via InfoReady Review.
NSF National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NQNI) – 2026
Between $500k and $2 million to establish a facility Site to address current and anticipated user needs across quantum information and engineering and nanoscience. Apply by Wednesday, February 25 via InfoReady Review.
Research Funding Updates: National Endowment for the Arts Research Labs and More
This monthly summary is compiled by the Research Development team in the Office of Research. Questions or feedback? Email research@bu.edu. Limited Submissions Arts National Endowment for the Arts Research Labs (2/22) Up to $300k to support empirical studies and product or service development at the intersections of arts and health, economy, and education. Apply by […]
Schmidt Science Fellows 2027
$220k to support STEM PhDs to pivot from their discipline and pursue bold interdisciplinary research after graduation. Apply by Friday, March 13 via InfoReady Review.
RRF Foundation for Aging Responsive Grants in Advocacy, Professional Education, or Research – November Cycle 2026
Flexible award ($30k – 300k historically) to support research, advocacy, and education projects aimed at improving the well-being of older adults and/or their caregivers. Apply by Monday, March 9 via InfoReady Review.
American Diabetes Association Pathway to Stop Diabetes Initiator Award & Accelerator Award 2026
Up to $1.625 million to support early-career investigators working on ground-breaking discoveries in diabetes prevention, management, and cures. Apply by Tuesday, March 17 via InfoReady Review.
Department of Defense Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) 2026
Call for proposals to become qualified vendors to secure up to $10 billion in contracts providing science and technology work for the Air Force. Apply by Sunday, February 8 via InfoReady Review.
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Research Lab 2026
Up to $300k to support empirical studies and developing products or services at the intersections of the arts and health, the economy, and education. Apply by Sunday, February 22 via InfoReady Review.