AI and Education Funding for Faculty and Students
The Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering invites applications for the following opportunities by Friday, March 15. Decisions will be made by Monday, April 1. AI and Education Faculty Research Grant The AI and Education Faculty Research Grants support faculty-driven research efforts. The mission is to evolve and advance Boston University’s […]
Research for Change: Social Justice Scholarship from BU Graduate Fellows (2024)
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the BU community is invited to a presentation of research talks highlighting scholarship from changemaking student researchers. Every year, Boston University awards a small number of prestigious graduate fellowships (honoring Clare Booth Luce, Martin Luther King, Jr., Whitney Young, Jr., and Lu Lingzi) to a select cohort […]
Meet the Human Frontier Science Program (2024)
Hosted by BU Foundation Relations The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) supports innovative basic research into fundamental biological problems with an emphasis on novel and interdisciplinary approaches and scientific exchanges across national boundaries. Through faculty research grants and postdoctoral fellowships, HFSP supports scientists both within and outside the traditional life sciences (e.g., chemistry, computational biology, […]
Changes to the Policy on Principal Investigator (PI) Status
TO: Boston University Faculty and Staff FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research DATE: November 29, 2023 SUBJECT: Changes to the Policy on Principal Investigator (PI) Status I am pleased to announce changes to our Policy on Principal Investigator (PI) Status that expand PI privileges for several categories of faculty and staff […]
BU Welcomes New Dive Safety Officer, Elizabeth McNamee
This month, the University welcomes Lizzie McNamee as the new Dive Safety Program Manager in BU Environmental Health & Safety and the Dive Safety Officer for the BU Scientific Diving Program. She is responsible for ensuring that all BU-sponsored scientific underwater diving activities, international and local, are carried out in an effective and safe manner […]
On Rotation: Deepen Your Impact through Temporary Government Service (2023)
Would you like to share your expertise at the highest levels of government? Has a program officer urged you to consider a rotation in a federal agency? Numerous federal agencies offer opportunities for faculty to take a temporary leave from their university and serve in the federal government, including the National Science Foundation, the National […]
Impacts of a Government Shutdown
As you’ve likely seen in the news, the risk of a government shutdown when the federal fiscal year ends on September 30 is very high. We strongly encourage BU research teams with federal funding to learn more about potential shutdown impacts, as described below. Shutdown Impacts and Considerations Seek programmatic advice from federal agencies before […]
Power Outage at BUMC, October 7-9
In preparation for the planned electrical shutdown taking place from October 7-9, 2023, Facilities Management & Operations (FMO) has been coordinating with departments and occupants of affected buildings to take proactive steps to safeguard the integrity of valuable research, ensure the continuity of essential services, and minimize any potential inconvenience caused by the scheduled electrical […]
New “ViraMap” Technology Has Potential to Identify Entry Mechanisms of Viruses Affecting Humans
Recent research out of Boston University highlights host targets that participate in SARS-CoV-2 infection and showcases ViraMap as a powerful platform for studying viral interactions on the surface of cells. By Mohsan Saeed, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine A precise mapping of interactions between proteins on the […]
Meet the American Association for Cancer Research (2023)
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the first and largest research organization dedicated to accelerating the cure and eradication of the disease. Through its programs and services, the AACR fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; accelerates the dissemination of new research findings among scientists and others dedicated to preventing and curing […]