Workshops and sessions related to finding funding from federal sponsors.
DARPA Biological Technologies Office: Insights from Director Michael Koeris
Thursday, March 5 | 11 am – 12 pm Zoom 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 […]
Early-Career Faculty Funding: Opportunities, Resources, and Strategies for Success
Wednesday, February 18 | 3 pm Zoom 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 […]
NSF Broader Impacts in a Different Climate
Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 12-1 PM Virtual 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 […]
Strategies for Pursuing Department of Defense Funding
Thursday, November 6 | 1 pm Zoom 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 […]
NSF Releases New Translation to Practice Solicitation
$30 million in total funding available to support translational research, develop partnerships between higher education and industry, and advance STEM education and training.
Unlocking NSF Funding Opportunities for Infrastructure and Instrumentation
Learn more about building strong partnerships, crafting compelling proposals, and navigating the funding process at the National Science Foundation.
Research Meets Policy: Engaging with Federal Lawmakers
Are you looking to elevate your research and ensure it has an impact on policy? Interested in advocating for meaningful change or securing increased federal funding for your field? Join BU Federal Relations and the Office of Research for a dynamic conversation on how to effectively connect with federal lawmakers and influence policy decisions. This […]
Find Funding in Biomedical Innovation: Working with ARPA-H (2024)
Founded in 2022, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is a federal funding agency that supports high-potential, high-impact biomedical and health research that cannot be readily accomplished through traditional research or commercial activity. Like other Advanced Research Projects Agencies, ARPA-H provides research funding to create new opportunities and solve important problems through ambitious, well-defined, […]
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 […]
Building Successful Collaborative Relationships with Policymakers (2023)
Hosted by BU Federal Relations How can faculty share their research findings in a way that successfully influences policy? Join Adam Seth Levine for an in-person workshop on how scholars can develop effective, collaborative relationships with policymakers. Dr. Levine will present new research on why these relationships require effort and intentionality to cultivate, and evidence-based […]