Limited Submission Funding Opportunity: NIH Biomedical Research Facilities (C06 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
DEADLINE FOR INTERNAL MATERIALS: FEBRUARY 5, 2021. The goal of this funding opportunity is to upgrade or create novel biomedical research infrastructure to strengthen biomedical research programs. Each project is expected to provide long-term improvements to the institutional research infrastructure.
Research Revealed: Funding Trends, Communicating Science & More
January 2021 | Information & Support for the BU Research Community Insider Insights ANNUAL REPORT Pioneering Solutions In 2020, BU researchers made stunning progress in the face of widespread uncertainty—pioneering solutions to problems ranging from COVID-19 to the climate crisis, systemic racism, and antibiotic resistance. Lessons from BU podcasters on making science accessible Advice from early career investigators on starting […]
Funding Opportunity: Tulane Business Model Competition
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2021. The TBMC is looking for early-stage ventures, led by teams that include at least one degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student from any college or university to compete for a cash prize.
Memo: State of BU Research + 8 Safety Violations to Avoid
TO: Boston University Researchers FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research DATE: January 20, 2021 SUBJECT: State of BU Research + 8 Safety Violations to Avoid Welcome to the spring 2021 semester. I’m writing with an update on the state of research at BU, including our community’s collective effort to keep faculty, […]
UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science Pilot Project Program
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 12, 2021. The UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science (UMCCTS) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are pleased to announce the next funding round for the Pilot Project Program (PPP).
Temporary Capacity Limits for Offices & Administrative Spaces
Beginning on December 26, 2020, Massachusetts implemented temporary capacity limits to stop the spread of COVID-19 as cases and hospitalizations rise. Most industries are subject to a 25% capacity limit. The state’s 25% capacity limit does not apply to experimental/”wet” research labs. It does apply to administrative spaces associated with research, including offices and most […]
Accepting Applications: Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program Pilot Grants
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2021. The recently established Boston University Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program (FHS BAP) is soliciting proposals focusing on genetic, genomic, biomarker, epidemiological, behavioral, brain imaging, ethical, health systems or other research in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), AD-related disorders, and brain aging. Proposed research must include a major component involving analysis of existing FHS data. It is anticipated that two proposals up to $25,000 in direct costs for one-year non renewable projects will be awarded.
Limited Submission Funding Opportunity: Agilent Early Career Professor Award
INTERNALS MATERIALS DUE: JANUARY 15, 2021. SPONSOR DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 26, 2021. The purpose of the Agilent Early Career Professor Award is to: Promote and encourage excellent research enabling measurements of importance to Agilent Technologies and the world, establish strong collaborative relationships between Agilent researchers and leading professors early in their career, and build the prominence of Agilent as a sponsor of university research.
Now Inviting Labs & Clinics to Place PPE Orders for the Spring
During the spring semester, Sourcing & Procurement (S&P) will continue assisting labs and clinics with the acquisition and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) as part of BU’s research recovery effort. With the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, the supply chain remains extremely constrained, and centralized purchasing maximizes BU’s ability to obtain authentic, high-quality products […]
Research Revealed: Meet the BU Proposal Library
October 2020 | Information & Support for the BU Research Community Insider Insights A Resource to Make Your Next Proposal More Competitive The BU Proposal Library is an ever-growing repository of successful grant applications submitted by BU faculty to external funders, available to BU’s research community for reference during proposal prep. “Ten Simple Rules” for building an antiracist research lab Tips for keeping collaborations alive […]