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    Meet the Alzheimer’s Association (2023)

    September 12, 2023
    Hosted by BU Foundation RelationsThe Alzheimer’s Association supports diverse research across the spectrum of dementia science, including projects that advance understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, identify new treatment strategies, improve care and support for people with dementia and their families, and further knowledge of brain health and disease prevention. Researchers supported by the Association have expertise […]
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    Meet the American Association for Cancer Research (2023)

    September 12, 2023
    The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the first and largest research organization dedicated to accelerating the cure and eradication of the disease. Through its programs and services, the AACR fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; accelerates the dissemination of new research findings among scientists and others dedicated to preventing and curing […]
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    Meet the American Cancer Society (2024)

    April 25, 2024
    As the nation's largest private, not-for-profit source of funds for scientists studying cancer, the American Cancer Society (ACS) remains committed to funding basic, translational, clinical, and cancer control research now and in the future. ACS supports early-career and established investigators who perform innovative cancer research across a wide range of disciplines, to meet critically important […]

  • Meet the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (2024)

    February 6, 2024
    The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) supports research that will increase understanding of suicide or test treatments and other interventions that save lives. Recent focus areas include:Diversity: Suicide in underrepresented communities, health and mental health disparities and inequities, support for researchers from underrepresented backgrounds.Evaluation of technology: Testing of technological interventions for suicide prevention.Survivors of […]
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    Meet the American Parkinson Disease Association (2024)

    September 4, 2024
    The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nationwide grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the approximately one million with PD in the United States to live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic neurological disorder. Chief Mission Officer Rebecca Gilbert will join us to […]

  • Meet the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation (2024)

    December 12, 2023
    Hosted by BU Foundation RelationsThe Craig H. Neilsen Foundation (CHNF) supports programs and scientific research to improve quality of life for those living with spinal cord injury (SCI). Its portfolios support:Research opportunities to identify effective treatments and move them from the laboratory to clinical testing, andResearch about the interrelation of behavioral, social, psychological, and other […]
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    Meet the Donaghue Foundation (2025)

    December 13, 2024
    Are you looking for funding to support health services research? The Donaghue Foundation provides grants to help organizations improve the value of their health care services. The foundation focuses chiefly on reducing (a) high and rising healthcare costs, (b) unwarranted variation and lack of transparency in quality, prices, and outcomes, and (c) racial and ethnic disparities in […]
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    Meet the Funded: Building Authentic Relationships with Foundations

    March 27, 2026
    As federal funding becomes more unpredictable, BU faculty are increasingly turning to foundations for support. At the same time, foundations have seen a significant rise in the number of proposals they receive. Requests for proposals are highly competitive and some foundations don’t accept unsolicited inquiries. Building authentic relationships with program officers is one pathway to […]

  • Meet the Funded: Securing Graduate Student Funding

    July 7, 2025
    Thursday, August 7 | 12-1 pmZoomGrants can provide essential funding for the research and related activities needed to complete your thesis or dissertation. Beyond financial assistance, applying for grants can also offer valuable experience in proposal writing, greater research flexibility, and professional recognition.On Thursday, August 7, join Foundation Relations to learn more about navigating the […]
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    Meet the Funder: Burroughs Wellcome Fund (2022)

    February 12, 2022
    The Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) funds biomedical research, STEM education, and areas of career development for scientists. Its two-part mission is “to help scientists early in their careers develop as independent investigators” and “to advance fields in the basic biomedical sciences that are undervalued or in need of particular encouragement." This webinar will be held with […]

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