NIH Seed Instrumentation Support (SIS) Program (S10) – 2026
Between $50,000 and $400,000 to support the purchase of a single commercialized research instrument for reproducible biomedical data generation. Apply by Monday, July 27 via InfoReady Review. More
NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (DP5) – FY 2027
Up to $1.75 million over 5 years to support exceptional biomedical scientists’ start of their independent research careers. Apply by Thursday, July 23 via InfoReady Review. More
NIH Optimal Treatment Strategies for Use of Anti-Obesity Medications (AOMs) in Children and Adolescents Clinical Centers (U01) – 2026
Up to $5 million to support multi-site clinical trials evaluating anti-obesity medication (AOM) treatment strategies for youth with obesity. Apply by Wednesday, July 22 via InfoReady Review. More
The Greenwall Foundation Faculty Scholars Program in Bioethics – 2027
50% salary benefit for 3 years to support early-career faculty carrying out innovative bioethics research. Apply by Monday, July 27 via InfoReady Review. More
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Sloan Research Fellowship – 2027
$75,000 over 2 years to support early-career faculty who have the potential to revolutionize their fields of study across several STEM fields. Department Chairs and senior researchers can submit nominations by Friday, July 24 via InfoReady Review. More
Research Funding Updates: NOAA Ocean Technology Transition Program, Samsung, and More
Table of Contents Limited Submission Opportunities Federal Foundation Industry Nominations Events Resources This monthly newsletter is compiled by the Research Development team in the Office of Research. Questions or feedback? Email research@bu.edu. Limited Submission Opportunities As of May 5, 2026, the best way to learn about internal Limited Submission Opportunities (LSOs) is to subscribe to the new... More
Call for Proposals: 2026 Samsung Global Research Outreach (GRO) Program
Corporate Research and Contracting is excited to announce the 2026 Samsung Global Research Outreach (GRO) program, inviting innovative research proposals for funding up to $150,000 (inclusive of full F&A). The program seeks novel ideas aligned with six key themes: Scientific AI, Quantum Computing, Next Computing, Advanced Devices, AI System Architecture, More
Kinship Foundation Searle Scholars Program – 2027
Up to $450,000 over 3 years to support exceptional early-career faculty in the biomedical sciences and chemistry. Apply by Thursday, July 9 via InfoReady Review. More
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Equipment Grants Program – FY2026
Up to $500k to acquire a shared-use piece of equipment/instrument that supports their research, research training, and extension goals. Apply by Monday, June 8 via InfoReady Review. More
Research Funding Updates: Dept. of Education, ARPA-H Accelerator, and More
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... More
Schmidt Sciences Polymaths – 2027
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. More
St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fellowship Award – 2026
Up to $195,000 over 2 years to support pediatric oncology fellowship training. Apply by Monday, June 1 via InfoReady Review. More
Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Program – 2027
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. More
Hartwell Foundation Individual Biomedical Research Award – 2026
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. More
Susan G. Komen Career Transition Awards (CTA) & Career Catalyst Research (CCR) Grants – 2026
$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. More