Pivot-RP Database
Boston University is proud to offer the Pivot-RP service to any faculty or staff with an @bu.edu email address. This database is updated on a daily basis and offers a wide variety of federal, non-federal, foundation, and private funding opportunities for any discipline. With the BU subscription, members can save search criteria and receive weekly […]
Learn About Confidentiality Agreements
We recommend researchers enter into a confidentiality disclosure agreement (CDA or NDA) any time you or a company plan to share proprietary or non-public information with each other. Learn more below or navigate directly to the CDA Request Form. What is a Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement? Confidentiality disclosure agreements (CDAs), or nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), protect information […]
Developing a Budget
Based on the guidelines provided by the sponsor, the proposal budget should delineate the entire cost of a project and accurately reflect costs that are necessary to complete the work. The budget should reflect the methodology described within the proposal narrative. Reviewers should be able to determine whether sufficient funds are being requested to complete […]
Local Funding Sources
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) is an investment agency that supports life sciences innovation, research, development and commercialization. The MLSC is charged with implementing a 10-year, $1-billion, state-funded investment initiative. These investments create jobs and support advances that improve health and well-being. The MLSC offers the nation’s most comprehensive set […]
Nominate the BU Innovator of the Year
The BU Innovator of the Year is an outstanding faculty member who has translated world-class research into an invention or innovation that benefits humankind. Our annual nomination process takes place each fall, and is open to faculty and staff across campuses. We’re excited to hear your input! Award Guidelines Eligibility Eligible nominees are full-time faculty […]
Manage an Award & Financials
You’re officially an award recipient! From award acceptance to award close-out, managing your award is […]
Applying for Industry Funding
While Sponsored Programs helps with submission and management of grants from federal sponsors and nonprofits, researchers may also pursue funding opportunities working with industry partners. Industry-specific agreements are not handled by Sponsored Programs but are instead negotiated and executed by the Industry Engagement team. Reach out to Industry Engagement or learn more about industry-sponsored research at BU.
My Grant Expenses
My Grant Expenses is a reporting tool that has been developed specifically for Principal Investigators to provide a consolidated, easy-to-access view of budget and expenditure data for grants in their portfolio. My Grants will require Duo login to the My Grants Website. For additional information on Duo, please click here. Log In (Kerberos Password Required) […]
Gift or Sponsored Agreement?
Awards from foundation and industry sponsors can raise the question of whether an award is a gift or a sponsored agreement. In most cases the answer is clear, but sometimes there is ambiguity. This page offers some guidance on the differences between gifts and sponsored agreements. If you aren’t sure whether you are applying for […]
Award Review and Acceptance
Overview Sponsored Programs is responsible for review and acceptance of awards for sponsored projects made to the Trustees of Boston University to ensure that the award terms and conditions are acceptable to the University and that the award can be managed properly under the University’s policies and procedures for sponsored projects. Sponsored Programs makes every […]