A running list of limited submission opportunities and other funding announcements distributed by Boston University’s Office of Research.
Funding Opportunity: American Council of Learned Societies Digital Justice Seed Grants
Up to $25,000 to support projects that engage with the histories of marginalized communities through digital methods. Apply by December 3, 2024.
Funding Opportunity: American Council of Learned Societies Digital Justice Development Grants
Up to $100,000 over 12-18 months to support projects that 1) diversify the digital domain, 2) advance justice and equity in digital scholarly practice, and/or 3) contribute to public understanding of racial and social justice issues. Apply by December 3, 2024.
Funding Opportunity: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Gilliam Fellowship for Advanced Study
Up to $159,000 over up to 3 years to support students from groups historically excluded from and underrepresented in science who are preparing to assume leadership roles in science and science education, and to foster the development of a healthier, more inclusive academic scientific ecosystem. Apply by December 5, 2024.
Funding Opportunity: Teagle Foundation Cornerstone: Learning for Living
Planning grants up to $25,000 over 6-12 months and implementation grants up to $300,000 over 2 years to reinvigorate the role of the humanities in general education, and, in doing so, expose a broad array of students to the power of the humanities. Apply by December 31, 2024.
Funding Opportunity: Pivotal Ventures Action for Women’s Health
Between $1 million and $5 million to support organizations working to improve the mental and physical health of women. Apply by December 3, 2024.
Funding Opportunity: Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Science Diversity Leadership Awards
$1.15 million over five years, to support outstanding early-to-mid-career biomedical researchers who – through their outreach, mentoring, teaming, and leadership – have a record of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their scientific communities. Apply by December 3, 2024.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Mellon Foundation Sawyer Seminars 2024
Up to $300,000 to support multidisciplinary seminar teams studying the study of major social and political challenges that directly impact the structures, policies, and practices of the American university. Apply by November 3, 2024 via InfoReady Review.
Funding Opportunity: Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) Capital & Women’s Health Programs 2025
Between $50,000 and up to $5,000,000 to support a variety of life sciences research. Apply directly to MLSC by December 6, 2024.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform (CORDAP) Coral Accelerator Program 2024
Up to $1,500,000 to support international collaborative teams with impactful ideas in coral conservation and restoration for 1-3 year projects. Apply by October 15, 2024 via email.
Limited Submission Opportunity: St. Baldrick’s Foundation St. Baldrick’s Scholars Spring 2025 Cycle
Up to $110,000 per year for 3 years minimum ($330,000 total) to support early career researchers of pediatric oncology. Apply by October 30, 2024 via InfoReady Review.