Research Meets Policy: Engaging with Federal Lawmakers
Are you looking to elevate your research and ensure it has an impact on policy? Interested in advocating for meaningful change or securing increased federal funding for your field? Join BU Federal Relations and the Office of Research for a dynamic conversation on how to effectively connect with federal lawmakers and influence policy decisions. This […]
2025 Administration Transition Information & Resources
As of now, the vast majority of research should continue as planned. The University will continue to monitor the latest development and share information relevant to researchers below. Sponsored Programs (ospera@bu.edu) remains the best point of contact for award-specific questions. New Resource Early Grant Termination Guidelines (Updated 3.27.25; Kerberos log-in required) Changes to F&A Rates […]
Studying the Long-term Impacts of Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans
The Long-term Impact of Military-relevant Brain Injury Consortium-Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Consortium (LIMBIC-CENC) is a Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, and university national research consortium that studies the long-term effects of combat-related and military-relevant mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). LIMBIC-CENC’s website is a knowledge translation and resource center on mild TBI and common […]
MacArthur “Genius” Wins AGU 2024 Ascent Award
Important Reminders About Disclosures for Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs
The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 directs federal research funding agencies to establish policies that require covered individuals to disclose all participation in foreign talent recruitment programs. The agencies require certification at proposal, and then annually for the duration of the award, that the covered individual is not party to a malign foreign talent […]
Find Funding in Biomedical Innovation: Working with ARPA-H (2024)
Founded in 2022, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is a federal funding agency that supports high-potential, high-impact biomedical and health research that cannot be readily accomplished through traditional research or commercial activity. Like other Advanced Research Projects Agencies, ARPA-H provides research funding to create new opportunities and solve important problems through ambitious, well-defined, […]
Watch Now: Director Benjamin Sovacool on Equity and Justice in Industrial Decarbonization
Industrial decarbonization and just transitions are both key to a clean energy future, but they are rarely considered together. Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) Director Benjamin Sovacool is working to change that.
Seeking Research Participants: BMC Laboratory and Biorepository Services Core CESDEP Project
Boston Medical Center (BMC) Laboratory and Biorepository Services (LABS) Core Center of Excellence for Serology Development and Emergency Preparedness (CESDEP) Project The CESDEP COVID-19 study is recruiting for participants who are 18+ years of age. The study’s goal is to help develop new tests and continue to learn about the immune system and its response […]
Industry Funding Opportunities: Technology development, machine intelligence, semiconductor metrology, new computing and devices, and more
Sony Research Award Program Enhancing emerging and innovative technological development Internal Deadline: Monday, September 2 Faculty are invited to participate in the 2024 Sony Research Award Program. The Sony Research Award Program provides funding for cutting-edge academic research and helps build a collaborative relationship between faculty and Sony researchers. The Faculty Innovation Award provides funds […]
Changes to Medical Clearance Requirements for Research
BU’s requirements for medical clearance for research are changing. Beginning immediately, researchers working on a biosafety level 1 (BSL-1) protocol who do not work with animals no longer require medical clearance from the Research Occupational Health Program (ROHP). Researchers working on BSL-1 protocols who do work with animals (excluding fish and amphibians) or on protocols that are BSL-2 […]