Award Nomination Opportunity: Sackler International Prize in Biophysics
DEADLINE: JANUARY 10, 2020. The Raymond and Beverly Sackler International Prize in Biophysics is a prize that has been established through the generosity of Dr. Raymond and Mrs. Beverly Sackler. The prize is given in the field of Physical Principles of Biological Systems
Limited Submission Opportunity: DRL Internet Freedom Program Statement
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 20, 2019. The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support Internet Freedom. In support of the U.S. International Strategy for Cyberspace, DRL’s goal is to protect the open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet by promoting fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online through integrated support to civil society for technology, digital safety, policy and advocacy, and applied research programs.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Outstanding New Environmental Scientist
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 6, 2019. The Outstanding New Environmental Scientist (ONES) Award is intended to identify the most talented Early Stage Investigators (ESIs) who intend to make a long-term commitment to research in the Environmental Health Sciences and assist them in launching an innovative research program focused on the understanding of environmental exposure effects on people’s health.
Call for Pilot Grant Proposals: BU-BMC Cancer Center
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 20, 2019. The national chapter of the American Cancer Society has awarded Boston University a three-year Institutional Research Grant to encourage new investigators by providing pilot funds for cancer research. These funds will make it possible for investigators to complete promising new projects and/or pursue novel ideas that will provide preliminary data for future grant applications from other agencies and programs. Three one-year awards of 30,000 each will be given. Research topics may include basic biomedical research, translational, clinical, population-based, psychosocial, or epidemiologic cancer research. Applications in the field of biomedical engineering are welcome.
Award Nomination Opportunity: Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) recognize those who have made significant contributions to mentoring and thereby support the future productivity of the U.S. science, technology, engineering and mathematics, (STEM) workforce.
Limited Submission Opportunity: CDC Modeling Infectious Diseases
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support innovative research to develop and apply computational tools and mathematical methods for:
1) modeling the spread of pathogens that cause healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and related antimicrobial resistant (AR) infections;
2) predicting outbreaks of HAI pathogens and trends in the burden of antimicrobial resistant and susceptible HAIs; and
3) investigating the effectiveness of intervention strategies. The models should be developed with the intent that they will be tools for researchers, policymakers, or public health workers who want to better understand and respond to HAIs in the United States.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Creating Opportunity & Independence: The goal of the portfolio is to support organizations that provide programs and services that enhance quality of life for individuals and families living with spinal cord injury. These grants cover diverse efforts that include discrete projects, program support and capacity building.
Call for Proposals: P20 Health Disparities
The BU-BMC Cancer Center is issuing a call for pre-proposals from BMC, BUSM, BUSPH and BU-CRC based investigators to address cancer health disparities. NCI has issued an RFA (summary linked below) to support a three year P20 planning grant at $800K/year to prepare for a full P50 SPORE application. We anticipate that this and similar […]
Reminder: New Animal Operations Software Coming in 2021
Dear BU ASC Researcher, I am writing to let you know about changes that will be coming to BU’s Animal Science Center (ASC). We are in the process of implementing a new system that will impact many business processes. Animal Operations (AOps) is a new software system that will increase transparency and efficiency in the […]
Memo: Town Halls on International Collaboration
TO: Boston University Faculty and Staff FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research DATE: September 24, 2019 SUBJECT: Town Halls on International Collaboration In the past year, federal funding agencies have asked researchers to become more vigilant in the disclosure of international collaborations, affiliations, and activities to protect the integrity of US-based […]