Material transfer agreements (MTAs) are agreements that establish the terms and conditions upon which proprietary materials are transferred by BU to outside parties, or received by BU from outside parties, for use by designated persons in specified and approved research protocols. Why are MTAs important? MTAs protect the intellectual property rights of Boston University, Boston […]
You’re officially an award recipient! From award acceptance to award close-out, managing your award is […]
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 Corporate Research & Contracting team. Reach out to Corporate Research & Contracting or learn more about […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
The format or presentation of a particular proposal will depend on the requirements of the sponsor. Most sponsors have developed policies and procedures for the submission of proposals and may require the use of specific application forms or electronic web-based systems. Other sponsors may have less stringent format requirements. In any case, PI/PDs should obtain […]
Intergovernmental Personnel Agreements (IPAs) and Contracts Boston University is an academic affiliate of VA Boston Health Care System (VABHS), located at 150 South Huntington Ave, Boston, and the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VA), located at 200 Springs Rd, Bedford, MA. Mechanisms used to establish funding with federal entities, as for example, a […]
After you have developed your proposal, you will need to submit your proposal. Sponsored Programs […]
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Sloan Research Fellowships. Microsoft Faculty fellows. Pew Biomedical scholars. Find out what it takes to apply for prestigious limited submissions—funding opportunities that limit the number of applications or nominations an institution can submit.
Table of Contents Limited Submission Opportunities Federal Foundation Industry Nominations Resources & Updates from Federal & Foundation Relations This monthly newsletter is compiled by the Research Development team in the Office of Research. Questions or feedback? Email research@bu.edu. Limited Submissions As of May 5, 2026, the best way to learn about internal LSO competitions is to subscribe to the […]
Up to $2.5 million to support innovative, early-career researchers who have a track record of thinking across disciplinary boundaries in STEM. Apply by Monday, June 15 via InfoReady Review.
Up to $195,000 over 2 years to support pediatric oncology fellowship training. Apply by Monday, June 1 via InfoReady Review.
Up to $550,000 to support early-career researchers conducting basic biomedical research in the fields of cancer, immunology, and neuroscience. Apply by Thursday, July 9 via InfoReady Review.
Up to $300k to support innovative, early-stage biomedical research that is high-risk and has the potential to benefit children in the US. Apply by Thursday, June 11 via InfoReady Review.
$450k to $650k to support cutting-edge breast cancer research that will provide the greatest benefit to patients. Apply by Monday, June 1 via InfoReady Review.
Up to $2.5 million to support research education programs providing the technical, operational, or professional skills required for careers in the biomedical research workforce. Apply by Wednesday, May 27 via InfoReady Review.
This monthly newsletter is compiled by the Research Development team in the Office of Research. Questions or feedback? Email research@bu.edu.