Memo: Federal Agencies’ Temporary Pause: Monitoring Changes for BU Research
TO: Boston University Faculty FROM: Thomas Bifano, Vice President and Associate Provost ad interim for Research DATE: January 24, 2025 SUBJECT: Federal Agencies’ Temporary Pause: Monitoring Changes for BU Research This week, several federal agencies, including the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), received executive orders from the new administration. In response, HHS issued […]
University Resources to Navigate the Federal Research Funding Landscape
As we begin a new year and semester, Federal Relations and the Office of Research want to be sure you are aware of University resources available to support you as you plan and submit federal research proposals. With a new administration and Congress about to take office, we’ve heard questions from researchers about potential changes […]
Limited Submission Opportunity: NIGMS Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams (RM1 – Clinical Trial Optional) 2025
Up to $7.5 million to support multidisciplinary collaboration to understand biological processes and advance disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Apply by March 5, 2025 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: NSF Scholarships in STEM Network (S-STEM-Net) 2025
Up to $3 million to foster a network of S-STEM stakeholders to support low-income STEM student achievement. Apply by February 7 via InfoReady Review.
Submission Opportunity: NIGMS Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) (T34) 2025
Funding to develop trainee programs in biomedical sciences to promote diversity in research careers. Apply by March 21 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: NSF Materials Innovation Platforms (MIP) 2025
Up to $30 million to accelerate advances in materials research within the scope of the Materials Genome Initiative (MGI). Apply by March 17 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: HRSA Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) Program 2025
Up to $650,000 per year for 5 years to fund scholarships for disadvantaged students in the medicine, health, and allied health sciences. Apply by January 17, 2025 via InfoReady Review.
Possible Government Shutdown
Principal Investigators, Associate Deans for Research and Grant Administrators, As you’ve likely seen in the news, there is a risk of a government shutdown after midnight tonight if Congress does not approve a spending plan. Hopefully, I can share positive news if a bill is approved by midnight tonight. If that does not happen, we […]
Limited Submission Opportunity: NSF Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program 2025
Between $300k and $1 million for proposals for bold, innovative approaches to STEM graduate training. Apply by February 5, 2025 via InfoReady Review.
Limited Submission Opportunity: NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) 2025
Up to $5 million grant to create scholarship programs to broaden representation in STEM fields. Apply by January 14, 2025 via InfoReady Review.