A running list of limited submission opportunities distributed and managed by Boston University’s Research Development Office.
Limited Submission Opportunity: William T. Grant Scholars Program 2026
$425,000 over 5 years for promising early-career researchers in the social, behavioral, and health sciences studying young people. College-level nominations are due Monday, May 12 via email.
Limited Submission Opportunity: NIH 2025 Jointly Sponsored Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences (T32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Funding to support implementing strong, broad-based neuroscience training to develop new cohort of researchers. Apply by Friday, April 11 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: NSF 2025 Advanced Computing Systems & Services: Adapting to the Rapid Evolution of Science and Engineering Research 2.0
Up to $5 million to support resource provider proposals for innovative prototypes/testbeds in cyberinfrastructure across areas. Apply by Friday, April 24 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: The Huo Family Foundation Special Projects Grant 2025
Up to $1.56 million to support the impacts of digital technology on children’s and youth’s brain development, mental health, and social behaviors. Apply by Wednesday, April 9 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Schmidt Science Fellows 2025
$220,000 to support PhD candidates in the natural sciences, engineering, math, or computing to pivot disciplines and develop bold interdisciplinary research. Apply by Monday, April 7 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Boston Scientific Foundation Grant Funds for K-12 STEM Education 2025
Up to $30k for 1-year projects to support K-12 STEM education in economically disadvantaged areas. Apply by March 6 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research Program 2026
$300,000 to support assistant professors pursuing cures for cancer. Apply by April 1 via email.
Limited Submission Opportunity: The Pew Charitable Trusts Pew Biomedical Scholars 2026
Up to $300,000 to support promising young investigators in the biomedical sciences and related fields. Apply by April 1 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Department of Energy (DOE) Research in Basic Plasma Science and Engineering 2025
Up to $900,000 over 3 years to support basic plasma science research. Submit interest via email by February 11th.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Burroughs Wellcome Fund Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers 2025
Up to $10 million to support founding a center dedicated to understanding the impacts of climate change on human health. Submit interest via email by March 14th.