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Building and Supervising a Research Team (2021)
Whether you are a new faculty member building a research team for the first time or a current faculty member expanding your work across disciplines and/or institutions, creating an effective team environment requires intention and skill. In this workshop, hosted by Sarah Hokanson, Assistant Provost, Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs, participants will learn how to […]
Behavioral and Social Sciences at the NIH and Implications for Public Health (2021)
In this virtual presentation to the BU research community, Dr. Bill Riley, Director of the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR), will highlight the behavioral and social science research priorities of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as well as how researchers can engage with OBSSR. The presentation will touch on the behavioral and social […]
Understanding Department of Energy Research Opportunities (2021)
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is well-known for supporting the research and development of cutting-edge energy technologies. Less known is that the agency supports basic research across a vast array of disciplines, from biomedicine and environmental studies to high-performance computing and physics. DOE also offers research support for graduate students and early career researchers […]
Research Priorities in the Time of COVID, with Matthew Fenton, Division of Extramural Activities, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (2021)
Dr. Matthew Fenton, Director, Division of Extramural Activities, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), will provide an update on NIAID’s current and future research priorities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics covered will include the FY21 budget for the National Institutes of Health, COVID-related grant policies and flexibilities, the NIAID response to […]
The Innovator’s Journey: Embracing Creativity & Discomfort in Pursuit of Impact (2021)
Featuring: Victoria Bolotina | Steven Borkan | Ji-Xin Cheng | Douglas Holmes | Swathi Kiran | Sarah Mazzilli | Darren Roblyer | Muhammad Zaman In this series of lightning talks, faculty innovators from across BU schools and colleges will share their diverse paths from invention to market to impact. The session will touch on the […]
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 […]