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.
NSF Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (FINDERS FOUNDRY) Program – 2026
$50k for up to 2 months to support a team consisting of K-12 students, parent/guardians, researchers, and technologists addressing real-world challenges to improve K-12 STEM education. Apply by Wednesday, April 15 via InfoReady Review.
NSF TechAccess: AI-Ready America – Round 1 2026
Up to $3 million to establish a state/territory Coordination Hub to connect partners and expand access to AI knowledge, tools, and resources. Apply by Monday, April 27 via InfoReady Review.
Fidelity Center for Applied Technology University Research Awards 2026
$50,000 for 6 months to support pioneering and applied academic research of financial services. Submit a brief summary (250 words or less) to Jon Gilbert (jong@bu.edu) by Monday, April 6.