Boston University Sargent College actively encourages its faculty and students to pursue external funding sources for research and training activities. The College believes that external funding provides unique opportunities to advance and expand our mission.

Internal Funding

Internal funding opportunities for doctoral students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty are available on our Funding Opportunities page.

Pre-grant Submissions

Please complete the pre-grant submission request form once you have decided to submit a grant or at least one month prior to the agency deadline. For questions about Boston University’s forms and policies, review BU’s Proposal Submission Policy. We encourage you to review our grant funding timeline for detail on deliverables and deadlines throughout the grant application process.

Questions? Contact us

In addition to Boston University’s centralized resources, Sargent College has dedicated research administrators to assist faculty with all aspects of the grant process, from pre-application concerns to post-award administration.

  • Jean Daley Director of Research Administration, 617-353-2711
  • Lena Rybak Research Administrator, 617-353-2708