PSF Signature Authority Reauthorization and New Fee-for-Service Process
The Office of Research is reaching out to update our list of the individuals in your school/college or center who have signature authority (or for whom delegated signature authority has been authorized) for the submission of proposals and fee-for-service agreements. As you know, in order to submit a proposal or negotiate an agreement with industry, […]
3rd Thursday Community Engagement Education Series: Creating and Nurturing Community Advisory Boards
February 18, 2021 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Join us and our guest panelists, Astraea Augsberger and Kimberly Nelson, as they share their experiences with Community Advisory Boards.
Funding Opportunity: MLSC Women’s Health Innovation Grants
SPONSOR DEADLINE: MARCH 12, 2021. The Women’s Health Innovation Grants are aimed at innovations that have translational potential, preliminary supporting data, but still require a key set of proof of concept experiments prior to attracting a commercial partner or spinning out into a new company.
Limited Submission Funding Opportunity: Amgen Foundation Grant Program
DEADLINE FOR INTERNAL MATERIALS: FEBRUARY 26, 2021. The Amgen Foundation makes grants in two primary areas: (1) to advance science education, and (2) to invest in strengthening communities where Amgen staff members live and work. Grants should reflect Amgen’s dedication to impacting lives in inspiring and innovative ways.
Funding Opportunity: Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation Program to Accelerate Clinical Trials (PACT)
LOI DEADLINES: February 5, May 28, and October 1, 2021. This funding opportunity prioritizes diverse drug mechanisms and modes of action related to the biology of aging and other emerging therapeutic areas for dementia.
Funding Opportunity: Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) Ideas Lab: Head and Neck Cancer Research
DEADLINE: MARCH 22, 2021. Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) invites applications for participation in an Ideas Lab to establish the SU2C Head and Neck Cancer Research Team. The Research Team will bring new approaches to treating head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) cancer into the clinical setting, with a focus on HPV-related and Fanconi anemia (FA)-related cancers.
Limited Submission Funding Opportunity: NSF – Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program
DEADLINE FOR INTERNAL MATERIALS: FEBRUARY 15, 2021. The National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program addresses the need for a high quality STEM workforce in STEM disciplines supported by the program and for the increased success of low-income academically talented students with demonstrated financial need who are pursuing associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Limited Submission Funding Opportunity: NIH Biomedical Research Facilities (C06 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
DEADLINE FOR INTERNAL MATERIALS: FEBRUARY 5, 2021. The goal of this funding opportunity is to upgrade or create novel biomedical research infrastructure to strengthen biomedical research programs. Each project is expected to provide long-term improvements to the institutional research infrastructure.
Research Revealed: Funding Trends, Communicating Science & More
January 2021 | Information & Support for the BU Research Community Insider Insights ANNUAL REPORT Pioneering Solutions In 2020, BU researchers made stunning progress in the face of widespread uncertainty—pioneering solutions to problems ranging from COVID-19 to the climate crisis, systemic racism, and antibiotic resistance. Lessons from BU podcasters on making science accessible Advice from early career investigators on starting […]
Funding Opportunity: Tulane Business Model Competition
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2021. The TBMC is looking for early-stage ventures, led by teams that include at least one degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student from any college or university to compete for a cash prize.