A running list of limited submission opportunities distributed and managed by Boston University’s Research Development Office.
Limited Submission Opportunity: National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program 2025
Up to $3 million over 5 years for programs supporting master’s and doctoral students to develop skills for a range of STEM careers. Apply by Monday, June 16 via InfoReady Review
Limited Submission Opportunity: St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fellowship Award 2026
Up to $195k to support researchers in their 2nd or 3rd year of pediatric oncology fellowship to explore questions related to finding cures for childhood cancer. Apply by Friday, May 30 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research Endeavor Award 2025
$3 million dispersed over 3 years to support collaborative research projects bringing together investigators with diverse areas of expertise to tackle challenges in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Apply by Wednesday, June 18 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Hartwell Foundation Individual Biomedical Research Awards 2025
Up to $100k for three years to support innovative, early-stage biomedical research that has the potential to benefit children in the US (not exclusively). Apply by Wednesday, June 4 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Mallinckrodt Grant 2025
Up to $225k to support early-stage investigators engaged in biomedical research. Apply by Monday, June 2 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: American Diabetes Association Pathway to Stop Diabetes Initiator Award & Accelerator Award 2025
Up to $1.625 million to support translational research in diabetes prevention, management, and cures. Apply by Wednesday, May 28 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Boston Scientific Foundation Grant Funds for Health 2025
Up to $30k to support research related to non-communicable cancer, diabetes, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal or urologic diseases and disorders. Apply by Monday, May 19 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: National Cancer Institute Pathways to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 – Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Up to 5 years of support for postdoctoral researchers to get mentored training and build an independent research portfolio to transition into tenure-track faculty positions in cancer research. Apply by Thursday, May 8 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: National Endowment for the Arts Grants for Arts Projects 2025
Up to $100k for public engagement with the arts and arts education to promote the health and well-being of people and communities. Apply by Thursday, May 22 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Brain Research Foundation Scientific Innovations Award 2026
Up to $150k for senior faculty members working in the area of neuroscience and brain function in health and disease. Apply by Tuesday, April 22 via InfoReady Review.