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.
St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fellowship Award – 2026
Up to $195,000 over 2 years to support pediatric oncology fellowship training. Apply by Monday, June 1 via InfoReady Review.
Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Program – 2027
Up to $550,000 to support early-career researchers conducting basic biomedical research in the fields of cancer, immunology, and neuroscience. Apply by Thursday, July 9 via InfoReady Review.
Hartwell Foundation Individual Biomedical Research Award – 2026
Up to $300k to support innovative, early-stage biomedical research that is high-risk and has the potential to benefit children in the US. Apply by Thursday, June 11 via InfoReady Review.
Susan G. Komen Career Transition Awards (CTA) & Career Catalyst Research (CCR) Grants – 2026
$450k to $650k to support cutting-edge breast cancer research that will provide the greatest benefit to patients. Apply by Monday, June 1 via InfoReady Review.
NIH NIGMS Innovative Programs to Enhance Research Training (IPERT) R25 – 2026
Up to $2.5 million to support research education programs providing the technical, operational, or professional skills required for careers in the biomedical research workforce. Apply by Wednesday, May 27 via InfoReady Review.
Research Funding Updates: NSF TechAccess: AI-Ready America and More
This monthly newsletter is compiled by the Research Development team in the Office of Research. Questions or feedback? Email research@bu.edu.
Funding Opportunity: Merck Research Laboratories SEEDS Program
Internal pre-proposal deadline is Monday, June 1, 2026. Merck Research Laboratories (MRL) has invited Boston University to participate in their MRL Scientific Engagement and Emerging Discovery Science (SEEDS) Program as one of a select group of seven institutions. The program will provide BU faculty investigators with funding up to $200,000 (direct and F&A) and access […]
Brain Research Foundation Scientific Innovations Award 2027
Up to $150k over 2 years to support established investigators conducting innovative science in both basic and clinical neuroscience. Apply by Sunday, April 26 via InfoReady Review.