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Meet the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation (2024)
Hosted by BU Foundation Relations The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation (CHNF) supports programs and scientific research to improve quality of life for those living with spinal cord injury (SCI). Its portfolios support: Research opportunities to identify effective treatments and move them from the laboratory to clinical testing, and Research about the interrelation of behavioral, social, […]
On Rotation: Deepen Your Impact through Temporary Government Service (2023)
Would you like to share your expertise at the highest levels of government? Has a program officer urged you to consider a rotation in a federal agency? Numerous federal agencies offer opportunities for faculty to take a temporary leave from their university and serve in the federal government, including the National Science Foundation, the National […]
Announcing FRED: the Financial Research Expenditure Dashboard
Hosted by Sponsored Programs and CIDA. We are pleased to announce a new tool developed to aid Department Administrators in managing sponsored research funds – the Financial Research Expenditure Dashboard (FRED). FRED will be released on Thursday, October 19th, along with best practice and training guides. Two live virtual information sessions will be held on […]
What the X? How to Make the Most of Social Media to Promote your Research in 2023 (2023)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the rapidly changing landscape of social media and wondering where to best invest your time and energy as a researcher? The digital realm is constantly shifting. The bird has flown, Mastodon is intriguing but complex, Bluesky is still in its Beta phase, and Instagram has unveiled “Threads.” It’s a dynamic […]
Department Administrator Forum: Procure to Pay (2023)
Hosted by Sponsored Programs, with guest Procure to Pay. The DA Forum is an opportunity for department administrators and central research support staff to virtually come together and discuss special topics, upcoming events and announcements, and answer questions. This session, we spent time discussing Procure to Pay. This presentation covered the Procure to Pay reorganization, […]
Meet the Alzheimer’s Association (2023)
Hosted by BU Foundation Relations The Alzheimer’s Association supports diverse research across the spectrum of dementia science, including projects that advance understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, identify new treatment strategies, improve care and support for people with dementia and their families, and further knowledge of brain health and disease prevention. Researchers supported by the Association have […]
Meet the American Association for Cancer Research (2023)
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the first and largest research organization dedicated to accelerating the cure and eradication of the disease. Through its programs and services, the AACR fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; accelerates the dissemination of new research findings among scientists and others dedicated to preventing and curing […]
Creating Connections: An Introduction to the Alda Method with the Alan Alda Center (2023)
Join communication specialists from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science for an immersive, virtual workshop designed to empower faculty members and researchers with the art of responsive listening and empathic communication. In this interactive session, participants will delve into the transformative world of communication techniques that foster trust and ignite meaningful engagement within the […]
Find Funding in the Humanities: Meet the Funded (2023)
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has once again invited Boston University to submit a nominee for its New Directions fellowship, a highly competitive opportunity for which only one institutional nominee may apply. This is an internal competition coordinated by the Office of Research, with a deadline of Friday, September 15 (learn more in InfoReady). Eligible candidates will be faculty […]
The Innovation Ecosystem: Don’t Go it Alone (2023)
Join us in celebrating the Boston University 2022 Innovator of the Year, Ji-Xin Cheng, professor of biomedical engineering and electrical & computer engineering and Theodore Moustakas Chair Professor in Photonics and Optoelectronics. In celebration of innovation and in recognition of Dr. Cheng, BU Technology Development has organized a discussion with past winners of BU’s Ignition […]