IRB to Implement Huron Online Tool for Research Submissions
We are pleased to announce that the Charles River Campus (CRC) Institutional Review Board (IRB) is working to implement Huron’s online submission tool to support human-subjects research administration on the CRC. This initiative aligns with campus-wide efforts to streamline research administration and follows successful implementations of Huron modules in other research components, including Financial Conflict […]
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Sloan Research Fellowship – 2027
$75,000 over 2 years to support early-career faculty who have the potential to revolutionize their fields of study across several STEM fields. Department Chairs and senior researchers can submit nominations by Friday, July 24 via InfoReady Review.
Research Funding Updates: NOAA Ocean Technology Transition Program, Samsung, and More
Table of Contents Limited Submission Opportunities Federal Foundation Industry Nominations Events Resources This monthly newsletter is compiled by the Research Development team in the Office of Research. Questions or feedback? Email research@bu.edu. Limited Submission Opportunities As of May 5, 2026, the best way to learn about internal Limited Submission Opportunities (LSOs) is to subscribe to the new weekly LSO […]
Call for Proposals: 2026 Samsung Global Research Outreach (GRO) Program
Corporate Research and Contracting is excited to announce the 2026 Samsung Global Research Outreach (GRO) program, inviting innovative research proposals for funding up to $150,000 (inclusive of full F&A). The program seeks novel ideas aligned with six key themes: Scientific AI, Quantum Computing, Next Computing, Advanced Devices, AI System Architecture, and Environment Technology for Sustainability. […]
Proposed Changes to the Uniform Guidance
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget recently published a proposed rule to revise the Uniform Guidance. These changes would have significant implications for Boston University’s research enterprise. The proposed rule is now open for a 45-day public comment period.
Kinship Foundation Searle Scholars Program – 2027
Up to $450,000 over 3 years to support exceptional early-career faculty in the biomedical sciences and chemistry. Apply by Thursday, July 9 via InfoReady Review.
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Equipment Grants Program – FY2026
Up to $500k to acquire a shared-use piece of equipment/instrument that supports their research, research training, and extension goals. Apply by Monday, June 8 via InfoReady Review.
Research Funding Updates: Dept. of Education, ARPA-H Accelerator, and More
Table of Contents Limited Submission Opportunities Federal Foundation Industry Nominations Resources & Updates from Federal & Foundation Relations This monthly newsletter is compiled by the Research Development team in the Office of Research. Questions or feedback? Email research@bu.edu. Limited Submissions As of May 5, 2026, the best way to learn about internal LSO competitions is to subscribe to the […]
Research Security Training: Annual CITI Update Due
TO: Boston University Faculty, Staff, Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Associates FROM: Office of Research and Research Security DATE: May 19, 2026 SUBJECT: Research Security Training: Annual CITI Update Due Last spring, the Office of Research notified the BU research community of new requirements for research security training (RST). Federal agencies have since determined that RST must be […]
Schmidt Sciences Polymaths – 2027
Up to $2.5 million to support innovative, early-career researchers who have a track record of thinking across disciplinary boundaries in STEM. Apply by Monday, June 15 via InfoReady Review.