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. These opportunities are available thanks to generous donations to the pilot award program.

As detailed on the Spring 2026 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
  • Established Investigator Innovation Award
  • Educational Innovation Award
  • Practice Innovation Award
  • The Carlin Foundation Pilot Award for Public Health Innovation
  • Training Grant Development Award

Applications should be submitted to ideahub@bu.edu and will be reviewed by the Education Committee, Practice Committee, or Research and Faculty Advancement Committee, as indicated on the RFA.

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