idea hub at the Boston University School of Public Health is dedicated to creating an innovative space to meet our core purpose to Think. Teach. Do. For the health of all. For all awards, priority will be given to applications that align with our strategic directions, as articulated on our strategy map.

As detailed on the spring 2024 RFA, there are multiple funding opportunities to support the varied needs of faculty members and other early career researchers at SPH:

  • Pre-doctoral Research Ignition Award
  • Post-doctoral Research Ignition Award
  • Early Career Catalyst Award (also welcoming applications from Research Scientists)
  • Established Investigator Innovation Award
  • Educational Innovation Award
  • Practice Innovation Award
  • The Carlin Foundation Pilot Award for Public Health Innovation
  • CFAR Developmental Grants Award
  • Strategic Direction Spark Award
  • Training Grant Development Award
  • Teach. Do. Protected Time Awards

Most applications have a deadline of March 1, 2024, and should be sent to Michael McClean, Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Advancement (mmcclean@bu.edu). However, applicants should refer to the RFA for details since the submission instructions vary for some mechanisms.

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