A running list of limited submission opportunities distributed and managed by Boston University’s Research Development Office.
Library of Congress John W. Kluge Center Chairs – 2028
$13,500 per month to support accomplished, innovative scholars who would benefit from the resources at the Library of Congress and engage in discussion with Members of Congress. Deans and Associate Deans of Research are invited to submit nominations by Thursday, September 10 via InfoReady Review.
Andrew Carnegie Foundation Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program – 2027
Up to $200,000 over 2 years to support research in the social sciences and humanities considering lessons the US can learn about political polarization in other countries. Apply by Thursday, September 24 via InfoReady Review.
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Funding Programs – Fall 2026
$200k – $1.5 million across several grant programs supporting innovation, research, and health equity in the Massachusetts life sciences ecosystem. Express interest by Wednesday, September 23 via InfoReady Review.
RRF Foundation for Aging Responsive Grants in Advocacy, Professional Education, or Research – May 2027 Cycle
Flexible award ($100k – $150k on average) to support advocacy, actionable research, and education projects aimed at improving the well-being of older adults and/or their caregivers. Apply by Tuesday, September 15 via InfoReady Review.
Klingenstein Philanthropies Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation Fellowship Program – 2026
Up to $100,000 over 2 years to support postdoctoral and junior faculty investigating the causes, prevention, and treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD or depression. Apply by September 17, 2026 via InfoReady Review.
NSF State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs: Expanding Access to Compute for Scientific Discovery (AI Infrastructure Hubs) – 2026
4 million – $12 million for 5 years to establish a state or multi-state hubs supporting AI infrastructure through partnerships with state and local governments, research institutions, philanthropies, and the private sector. Apply by Thursday, August 20 via InfoReady Review.
UIDP Industry-Integrated PhD (I-Phd) Scholars Program – Fall 2026 & Fall 2027 Cohorts
Invitation to express interest in establishing a university-industry partnerships to provide 4 years of doctoral student support across NSF-supported fields. Apply by Friday, August 21 via InfoReady Review.
DARPA Multi X Office Spark Tank: Sidebar Meetings – 2026
Call for interest to attend sidebar meetings with DARPA MXO Program Managers for technical discussions of materials and tools to reshape battlespace and economies of the future. Apply by Monday, August 24 via InfoReady Review.
W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program – June Grant Cycle 2027
Up to $1.3 million to support high-impact research in basic physical, life, and biomedical sciences. Apply by Thursday, September 3 via InfoReady Review.
Frontiers Research Foundation Planet Prize – 2027
$1 million prize for breakthrough research focused on planetary boundaries that help to reduce the destabilization of the Earth system. Apply by Monday, August 17 via InfoReady Review.