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Research on Tap: Imagining New Futures for Urban Biodiversity
This Research on Tap examined how policy choices and development patterns shape both environmental outcomes and human well-being over time, bringing together researchers working across terrestrial, coastal, and human systems to explore the intersection of ecological systems and social life in cities.
ARPA-H: Mission, Funding Opportunities, and Application Strategies
Thursday, September 24 | 12-1 pm Zoom The Advanced Research Program Agency for Health (ARPA-H) invests in high-risk, high-reward biomedical and health breakthroughs, taking an approach that is fundamentally different from traditional funding sources. Research Development, Federal Relations, and the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine’s Grants Strategy Office will co-host a workshop series to […]
Info Sessions: Convergent Research Funding Opportunities
The Office of Research is pleased to offer two funding opportunities designed to accelerate convergent research at Boston University. To introduce these opportunities, we will host two online Zoom information sessions. Each session will provide an overview of the convergent research seed and planning grant opportunities, including eligibility, submission timelines and requirements, the selection process, […]
Boston Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health Symposium
The Boston Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) Symposium, is a Boston-wide event bringing together scholars, researchers, and trainees focused on advancing women’s health through interdisciplinary collaboration. The symposium will include presentations from Boston-area BIRCWH scholars as well as scholars from across the country, highlighting innovative research and approaches in women’s health. The […]
Innovator of the Year: Translating Bioengineering Discoveries into Real-World Impact
This event brings together a dynamic panel of speakers to explore the path from cutting-edge discovery to real-world medical application. Through a series of lightning talks, panelists will discuss the unique challenges of advancing synthetic and engineered biological constructs into regulated products for diagnosis and treatment. Topics will include how these emerging modalities are evaluated […]
Meet the Funded: Building Authentic Relationships with Foundations
As federal funding becomes more unpredictable, BU faculty are increasingly turning to foundations for support. At the same time, foundations have seen a significant rise in the number of proposals they receive. Requests for proposals are highly competitive and some foundations don’t accept unsolicited inquiries. Building authentic relationships with program officers is one pathway to […]
Find Funding: Updates to BU’s Internal Limited Submissions Process
Hosted by Research Development, this informational webinar will walk faculty through key updates to BU’s internal process for selecting institutional applicants and address common questions about limited submission opportunities (LSOs). LSOs are research funding opportunities that limit the number of applicants from a single institution/organization. This webinar will: Walk through updates to BU’s internal process […]
Meet the Funder: RRF Foundation for Aging
Are you looking for funding to advance work that improves quality of life for older adults? The RRF Foundation for Aging is a nonprofit funder devoted exclusively to issues related to aging and retirement. Each year, the foundation provides more than $6 million in funding to research, advocacy, and knowledge sharing projects that improve quality […]
Research Administration Intensive for Department Administrators Spring 2026
Tuesday, May 5 | 8 am – 5 pm Photonics Center 8 St. Mary’s Street, 9th Floor, Boston MA 02215 Sponsored Programs is hosting a Research Administration Intensive (RAI) for BU department and grant administrators, covering the entire grant project lifecycle. Sessions in both pre-award and post-award will be offered. This 1-Day In-Person Training for […]
Department Administrator Forum: SciENcv and Available Resources
Hosted by Ashley Bens, Training and Development Director of Sponsored Programs We invited all Boston University staff involved in Research Administration to join the Department Administrator (DA) Forum on April 2 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. This session provided a comprehensive overview of preparing biosketch and current and pending/other support documents in SciENcv, how […]