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.

As detailed on the Spring 2025 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 (for Faculty and Research Scientists)
  • Established Investigator Innovation Award
  • Educational Innovation Award
  • Practice Innovation Award
  • The Carlin Foundation Pilot Award for Public Health Innovation
  • CFAR Developmental Grants Award
  • Training Grant Development Award
  • Teach. Do. Protected Time Awards

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.

Some mechanisms require submission of the Research Pilot Application Form in lieu of a traditional proposal package. Applicants should refer to the RFA for updated submission instructions and application requirements for each award.

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