Workshops and sessions related to finding funding, preparing proposals, and cultivating relationships with sponsors.
Find Funding for Biomedical Research: Meet Health Resources in Action (2023)
Health Resources in Action (HRiA) is a nonprofit organization in Boston that manages several award programs for faculty and postdocs to advance public health and medical research. Health Resources in Action will present to Boston University faculty members and postdocs about the following programs: The Charles A. King Trust Postdoctoral Basic/Preclinical Science Award supports research […]
Finding Funding in Clinical Effectiveness Research: Meet the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) (2023)
Featuring: Kisha I. Coa, PhD, Program Officer, Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research, PCORI The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), in partnership with the Office of Research, the Federal Relations office, and Foundation Relations, will present a workshop to help acquaint BU researchers with PCORI’s mission, funding priorities, programs, and grant application process. PCORI is an independent, nonprofit […]
Developing Plans to Promote Equitable and Inclusive Research (2023)
Featuring Sarah Hokanson, Assistant Vice President and Assistant Provost for Research Development and PhD & Postdoctoral Affairs Federal funders, including the Department of Energy, are now asking principal investigators to describe their plans for making their funded research more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. The complexity and detail required of these plans often increases with the […]
Find Funding in Science & Engineering: Working with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) (2022)
Are you interested in doing research at the leading edge of science and technology? The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) within the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) identifies and pursues high-risk, high-payoff research initiatives across a broad spectrum of science and engineering disciplines and transforms them into important, new game-changing technologies for national security. Current […]
Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Biomedical Research: Programs & Funding Opportunities from the National Institutes of Health (2022)
In this virtual presentation to the BU research community, representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) UNITE Initiative will highlight opportunities for diversifying the biomedical research workforce and building new career pathways in the field. They will also touch on opportunities aimed at supporting research addressing health disparities and building health equity. Attendees will have the […]
The Computing and Information Science and Engineering Landscape: A Look Forward (2022)
Host: Federal Relations Featuring: Margaret Martonosi (CISE) The National Science Foundation (NSF) is a major funder of academic research in the field of Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE). In this session, Dr. Margaret Martonosi, Assistant Director of the CISE Directorate at NSF, will discuss key priorities for the field, how CISE is developing […]
Finding Funding for Big Ideas: Meet the John Templeton Foundation (2022)
The John Templeton Foundation supports work that crosses disciplinary, religious, and geographical boundaries—on subjects ranging from black holes and evolution to creativity, forgiveness, and free will. It also encourages civil, informed dialogue among scientists, philosophers, theologians, and the public at large. The Office of Research and BU Foundation Relations will present a workshop to help […]
Find Funding for Neuroscience Research and Youth Mental Health: Meet Klingenstein Philanthropies (2022)
The Klingenstein Philanthropies is comprised of three foundations whose interests reflect the passions and experiences of the Klingenstein family. Although the focus of each foundation differs, together they aim to improve every person’s health, well-being, and education, particularly those most in need. Klingenstein Philanthropies will present to Boston University faculty members and postdocs about two […]
NSF CAREER: Overview and Advice for Competitive Proposals (2022)
This event will provide an overview of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER). As part of NSF’s COVID-19 recovery efforts, the agency expects to increase funding this year for the CAREER program. Panelists from Lewis-Burke Associates, a federal lobbying and consulting firm in Washington, DC, will provide early career investigators with advice […]
Finding Funding for Lung Disease Research: Meet the American Lung Association (2022)
Host: Foundation Relations Are you looking for funding to study lung diseases? The American Lung Association (ALA) is a leading national funder of basic, behavioral, clinical, and translational research for lung health. It has funded research on allergy, asthma, immunology, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, COVID-19, lung cancer, and other related conditions. Join us for […]