Workshops and sessions related to finding funding, preparing proposals, and cultivating relationships with sponsors.
Finding Funding in the Social Sciences: Meet the William T. Grant Foundation (2021)
The William T. Grant Foundation, in partnership with the Office of Research and Foundation Relations, will present a workshop to help acquaint researchers at BU with the Foundation’s mission, funding priorities, programs, and grant application protocols. William T. Grant cared deeply about the development and well-being of young people. The Foundation was established to support […]
Finding Funding in the Social Sciences: Meet the Russell Sage Foundation (2021)
The Russell Sage Foundation (RSF), in partnership with the Office of Research and Foundation Relations, will present a workshop to help acquaint social scientists at BU with the Foundation’s mission, funding priorities, programs, and grant application protocols. The Russell Sage Foundation was established by Margaret Olivia Sage in 1907 for “the improvement of social and […]
Finding Funding in Education: Meet the Spencer Foundation (2021)
The Spencer Foundation, in partnership with the Office of Research and Foundation Relations, will present a workshop to help acquaint researchers at BU with the Foundation’s mission, funding priorities, programs, and grant application protocols. The Spencer Foundation, a leading funder of education research since 1971, seeks to improve education, make education systems more equitable, and […]
Find Funding for Dementia Research: Meet the Alzheimer’s Association (2021)
The Alzheimer’s Association, in partnership with the Office of Research and Foundation Relations, will present a workshop to help acquaint researchers at BU with the Association’s mission, funding priorities, programs, and grant application protocols. The Alzheimer’s Association supports diverse research across the spectrum of dementia science, including projects that advance understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, identify […]
Mapping Your Research Path: An Early Career Workshop (2021)
This workshop was intended for early career faculty interested in learning more about federal and foundation funding. It consisted of an introduction to the wide range of resources and support provided by BU Federal Relations and Foundation Relations, with a focus on early career funding roadmaps. The goal of the workshop was to equip young […]
Going Big: Strategies for Securing Large-Scale Federal Awards (2020)
Hosted by Federal Relations Are you interested in building towards a center-scale research award but unsure how to get started? Lewis-Burke Associates LLC, a federal lobbying and consulting firm in Washington, DC, will discuss strategies for researchers to ramp up from an individual federal grant to a center grant. Center grants support multi-researcher, multi-disciplinary, and […]
Now is the Time: How to Increase the Public Value of Scientific Research (2020)
Dr. Arthur Lupia, Assistant Director, National Science Foundation and head of its Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate delves into how science conveys value to society in an era when many people are asking new questions about who and what to believe. Dr. Lupia explores how public views and expectations of science are evolving, proposes ideas for how to […]
Opportunities for Fellowships, Career Training, and Development, with Alison Gammie of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (2020)
In this talk geared towards postdoctoral scholars and junior faculty, Dr. Alison Gammie of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) will provide an overview of biomedical and behavioral research training activities, including those fellowships that promote diversity, trainee-centered outcomes, and career planning. The talk will focus on interdisciplinary fellowship opportunities and K-awards, including the […]
Town Halls on International Research Collaboration (2019)
In the past year, federal funding agencies have asked researchers to become more vigilant in the disclosure of international research collaborations, affiliations, and activities to protect the integrity of U.S. research and intellectual property. At Boston University we are closely monitoring guidance coming out from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and other agencies, and […]
How to Secure Funding from the Department of Defense (2019)
Are you interested in obtaining research funding from the Department of Defense but aren’t sure where to begin? Lewis-Burke Associates LLC, a federal lobbying and consulting firm in Washington, DC, will discuss current and emerging research areas of interest to DOD, including materials, artificial intelligence and machine learning, quantum information sciences, biology, chemistry, human-machine teaming, […]