Workshops and sessions related to finding funding, preparing proposals, and cultivating relationships with sponsors.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Find Funding for the Sciences: Meet the Research Corporation for Science Advancement (2023)
The Research Corporation for Science Advancement supports scientific research and education and helps scientists solve some of the great questions in the history of science with a focus on chemistry, physics, astronomy, and other related disciplines. In its hundred-year history, Research Corporation has supported the work of nearly 20,000 scientists, many of whom have earned […]
Find Funding in Criminal Justice: Meet Arnold Ventures (2023)
Arnold Ventures is one of the leading funders of criminal justice reform in the country with over $1 billion in grants since its inception. Originally founded in 2010 as the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, it was restructured in 2019 as Arnold Ventures and seeks to support high impact innovative research, policy, and advocacy to […]
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 […]
Finding Funding in the Sciences: Meet the Pew Charitable Trusts (2023)
The Pew Charitable Trusts uses data to make a difference and supports the public interest through research, technical assistance, and strong partnerships to advance powerful, positive change. Pew approaches its mission by partnering with diverse philanthropies and individuals, advancing independent research, and fostering evidence-based policy decisions in areas within the arts and education, conservation, finance […]