Workshops and sessions related to finding funding, preparing proposals, and cultivating relationships with sponsors.
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, […]
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 […]
DARPA Biological Technologies Office: Insights from Director Michael Koeris
Are you interested in doing research at the leading edge of science and technology? The Biological Technologies Office (BTO) within the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) leverages advances in biology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to develop technologies that protect warfighters, strengthen logistics and supply chains, and accelerate transformative science across the biological spectrum. […]
Partnering with Boston Public Schools on Research
Join the Boston Public Schools (BPS) Office of Data and Accountability for a 60-minute webinar designed for Boston University faculty interested in partnering with the district on research projects. Hosted by Wheelock College of Education & Human Development Office of Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement and moderated by Associate Professor Kate Frankel, the session will walk […]
Early-Career Faculty Funding: Opportunities, Resources, and Strategies for Success
Seeking both federal and foundation/private funding? Join Research Development, Foundation Relations, Federal Relations and Washington-D.C.-based consulting firm Lewis-Burke Associates for a webinar outlining key resources available to early-career faculty in today’s evolving funding landscape. This session will provide an overview of funding-related resources at Boston University and feature a panel discussion with BU faculty from […]
NSF Broader Impacts in a Different Climate
Join Research Development for an interactive panel discussion on how National Science Foundation (NSF) reviewers are approaching broader impacts in today’s shifting funding climate. Colleagues who have been recent NSF reviewers will share what they’ve learned from the review process, offering concrete, actionable tips for crafting compelling broader impacts sections—particularly in light of evolving expectations and priorities. […]
Strategies for Pursuing Department of Defense Funding
Interested in learning more about Department of Defense (DOD) research funding, but unsure where to begin? Join Lewis-Burke Associates LLC, a Washington, DC based consulting firm, for an informative session on navigating the DOD research landscape. This presentation will offer: An overview of key DOD funding opportunities Guidance on building relationships with DOD program managers […]