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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 […]
Ask A Reporter Anything: Live Q&A Discussing How the News Works (2022)
How did one quote from my entire interview get selected for the story? Why did the reporter pass on my pitch? How are deadlines determined? We’re putting reporters in the hot seat for a virtual, interactive, live Q&A session. In this conversation moderated by SciLine—a service from the American Association for the Advancement of Science that connects US scientific […]
Engaging with Science Media and Establishing Yourself as an Expert Source (2022)
Hosted by BU PR | Social Media and BU Office of Research Are you interested in communicating your research and expert perspective to journalists and target audiences? Join this remote, interactive workshop facilitated by Meredith Drosback and Tori Fosheim from SciLine, a service from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) that connects US […]
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 […]
Community-Engaged Work with Boston Public Schools (2022)
Are you interested in working with Boston youth or Boston Public Schools (BPS)? In this virtual workshop, a panel of BU faculty will share stories from their research and practice with BPS students, teachers, and staff, as well as advice and reflections on engaging communities with consistency and building trust in this education-based context. The […]
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 […]
Learn to Use the Dimensions Database (2022)
Please join the Office of Research for this introductory webinar on the Dimensions database. Dimensions is an online publication database with a wide range of metrics including citations, RCR, ties to grants/funding agencies, patents, funding data, policy documents, altmetric scores, and altmetric breakdowns. The highly customizable search interface in Dimensions allows for detailed investigations into […]