External research funding is available from a variety of sources, including government agencies, foundations and other nonprofit organizations, and corporations.
The Office of Research, Federal Relations, and Foundation Relations collaborate to provide specific funding support for young investigators. Tap into a curated selection of funding opportunities targeting early career investigators, as well as links to other resources.
A listing of prestigious awards and nomination opportunities with annual deadlines that may be of interest to BU faculty and researchers.
Up to 5 years of support for postdoctoral researchers to get mentored training and build an independent research portfolio to transition into tenure-track faculty positions in cancer research. Apply by Thursday, May 8 via InfoReady Review.
Up to $100k for public engagement with the arts and arts education to promote the health and well-being of people and communities. Apply by Thursday, May 22 via InfoReady Review.
Up to $100k to support research applied machine learning, AI, fairness in AI, and more. Apply directly to Amazon by Wednesday, April 30.
Up to $150k for senior faculty members working in the area of neuroscience and brain function in health and disease. Apply by Tuesday, April 22 via InfoReady Review.
$425,000 over 5 years for promising early-career researchers in the social, behavioral, and health sciences studying young people. College-level nominations are due Monday, May 12 via email.
From $50k to $2 million to fund high-priced research instruments for clinical biomedical and biobehavioral research. Apply by Monday, April 21 via InfoReady Review.
2-year Fellowship for current PhD students conducting research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Apply by Wednesday, April 9 via InfoReady Review.
Funding to support implementing strong, broad-based neuroscience training to develop new cohort of researchers. Apply by Friday, April 11 via InfoReady Review.