Workshops and sessions related to finding funding, preparing proposals, and cultivating relationships with sponsors.
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 […]
Finding Funding for Pediatric Medical Research: Meet the Thrasher Research Fund (2022)
Looking for funding for pediatric medical research? Join this virtual workshop to learn more about the Thrasher Research Fund, located in Salt Lake City, which supports science that advances the diagnosis and treatment of children’s diseases. Thrasher currently funds research on childhood blindness, nutritional deficiencies, brain injuries, diabetes, asthma, cancer, genetic diseases, and infectious diseases […]
Early Career Workshop (2022)
Host: Foundation Relations & Federal Relations Young investigator awards provide critical support to early career faculty, often serving as a funding bridge between postdoctoral years and fully independent investigator status. These awards, however, are usually very competitive. To give BU’s young investigators valuable insights about how to secure these grants, we are convening a panel of […]
Finding Funding for Alzheimer’s Disease Research: Meet the BrightFocus Foundation (2022)
Are you looking for funding to advance your research on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias (ADRD)? Join us for this virtual event to learn about BrightFocus Foundation, a leading global nonprofit funder of innovative basic, translational, and clinical research to accelerate understanding, prevention, treatment, and cures for AD and ADRD. Each year, the foundation’s […]
Meet the Funder: Burroughs Wellcome Fund (2022)
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) funds biomedical research, STEM education, and areas of career development for scientists. Its two-part mission is “to help scientists early in their careers develop as independent investigators” and “to advance fields in the basic biomedical sciences that are undervalued or in need of particular encouragement.” This webinar will be held with […]
DARPA, ARPA-E, and ARPA-H: How to Work with the ARPAs (2022)
Host: Federal Relations Join us as experts from Lewis-Burke Associates LLC, a federal lobbying and consulting firm in Washington, DC, explain how federal Advanced Research Projects Agencies (ARPAs) operate and how they’re different from other federal funding agencies. They will discuss how investigators can work with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the […]