{"id":64602,"date":"2026-08-20T16:31:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T20:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/?p=64602"},"modified":"2026-08-24T15:04:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T19:04:56","slug":"massachusetts-life-sciences-center-funding-programs-fall-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/2026\/08\/20\/massachusetts-life-sciences-center-funding-programs-fall-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Funding Programs \u2013 Fall 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>URL:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.masslifesciences.com\/funding-programs\/\">https:\/\/www.masslifesciences.com\/funding-programs\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"important notice\"><div class=\"important-wrap\"><p> <strong>NOTE: MLSC has not yet announced all anticipated grant programs for 2026. The internal call for interest is announced in anticipation to allow prospective applicants sufficient time to prepare their materials. All information in this announcement is subject to change.<\/strong> <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Description<\/h2>\n<p>MLSC is accepting applications for its\u00a02027 funding programs\u00a0to support innovation, research, and health equity in the life sciences ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h3>Currently Open<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masslifesciences.com\/programs\/arc-awards-2\/\">Accelerating Research through Collaboration (ARC) Awards<\/a>: supports partnerships between MA research institutions and life sciences companies and provides funding to a newly hired postdoctoral researcher. Combines Bits to Bytes, Novel Therapeutics Delivery, and Women\u2019s Health Collaboration programs into a single funding opportunity.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masslifesciences.com\/programs\/research-infrastructure\/\">Research Infrastructure<\/a>: Grants for capital projects that catalyze the life sciences ecosystem by accelerating life sciences research and development in the Commonwealth. The MLSC has the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.masslifesciences.com\/mlsc-red\/\">Research Equipment Database (R.E.D.)<\/a>, which catalogs infrastructure awards made since the program\u2019s inception.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Yet To Be Announced\/Renewed<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masslifesciences.com\/programs\/womens-health-initiative\/\">Women\u2019s Health Initiative<\/a>: Supports projects in women\u2019s health in the area of\u00a0pregnancy-induced hypertension and perimenopause\/menopause.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.masslifesciences.com\/programs\/womens-health\/\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Funding Information<\/h2>\n<h3>Currently Open<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>ARC Awards: ~$750,000<\/li>\n<li>Research Infrastructure: $1.5 million \u2013$5 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Yet To Be Announced\/Renewed<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Women\u2019s Health Initiative: $500,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>MLSC Information Sessions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_bwdofr0rSK2rmqc4N_tw8Q\">Friday, September 18 at 2-3pm<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_oiks0SuASZqK0gwc1Nt8wg\">Monday, September 28 at 10-11am<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_WPOz1xL8RU21yhFS_qf36A\">Monday, October 19 at 2-3pm<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Additional Support<\/h2>\n<p>The ARC Awards program requires an industry partner. Applicants interested in these programs will be connected with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/industry\/\">Office of Corporate Research &amp; Contracting<\/a> for support identifying an industry partner.<\/p>\n<p>All proposals must be submitted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/offices-contacts\/research-support-offices\/sponsored-programs\/\">Sponsored Programs<\/a> per their proposal submission policy and well in advance of the submission deadline date.<\/p>\n<h2>Internal Selection Process<\/h2>\n<p>There are no limits on the number of applications BU can submit. However, MLSC discourages overlapping proposals. This internal call is to identify any areas of overlap and connect applicants with units who can support their submission.<\/p>\n<p>Interested applicants should submit a short form via InfoReady Review by: <strong>9\/23\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify which grant program you intend to apply for<\/li>\n<li>For the Research Infrastructure and Equipment Grant: provide an abstract (250 words max) describing their intended equipment purchase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Deadlines<\/h2>\n<p>Internal Expression of Interest Due: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 by 11:59 pm ET<\/p>\n<p>Anticipated Notification Date: Monday, September 28, 2026<\/p>\n<p>External Materials Due: Friday, November 6, 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>$200k &#8211; $1.5 million across several grant programs supporting innovation, research, and health equity in the Massachusetts life sciences ecosystem. 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