2026 START Program
The Office of Research invites faculty to participate in the 2026 Samsung Strategic Alliance for Research and Technology (START) Program. The START program is a new annual call for proposals that invites North American university faculty to propose innovative research ideas that enable a novel device experience for Samsung for funding up to $150k. Samsung […]
National Endowment for the Arts Grants for Arts Projects – July Cycle 2026
Between $10k and $100k to support public engagement with the arts and arts education across 15 arts subcategories. Apply by Sunday, April 12 via InfoReady Review.
The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation Research Grant – Fall 2026
Up to $700k to support innovative, high-risk high-reward basic science enhancing human health. Apply by Thursday, April 9 via InfoReady Review.
Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Mallinckrodt Grant – 2026
$225k to support early-career researchers conducting basic biomedical research focusing on advancing the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of disease. Apply by Thursday, May 7 via InfoReady Review.
NIH NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD Summer Research Education Program (R25) – 2026
Up to $1 million over 5 years to support summer research education programs focused on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias for high school students, undergraduates, or science teachers. Apply by Sunday, March 15 via InfoReady Review.
Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Frontier Research Centers – FY2026
Up to $4.5 million to support the foundation of a multi-investigator, multi-disciplinary center focused on energy-relevant basic research. Apply by Sunday, March 1 via InfoReady Review.
Department of State Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico – 2026
Up to $1.5 million to support project to aimed at reducing recruitment by organized crime groups in Mexico and engaging key stakeholders. Apply by Tuesday, March 3 via InfoReady Review.
NSF Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Education Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) – FY2026
Between $300k and $2.5 million to support student scholarship programs or transformative education proposals related to AI or cybersecurity. Submit expressions of interest by Monday, March 2 via InfoReady Review.
NSF National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NQNI) – 2026
Between $500k and $2 million to establish a facility Site to address current and anticipated user needs across quantum information and engineering and nanoscience. Apply by Wednesday, February 25 via InfoReady Review.
Research Funding Updates: National Endowment for the Arts Research Labs and More
This monthly summary is compiled by the Research Development team in the Office of Research. Questions or feedback? Email research@bu.edu. Limited Submissions Arts National Endowment for the Arts Research Labs (2/22) Up to $300k to support empirical studies and product or service development at the intersections of arts and health, economy, and education. Apply by […]