Funding Announcements

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI), has launched the Autism Data Science Initiative (ADSI). This new initiative will fund awards through an Other Transactions Research Opportunity Announcement and supports the broader “Make America Healthy Again” agenda being implemented across federal agencies under the Trump Administration.

The ADSI is designed to integrate diverse datasets to help researchers investigate the complex factors contributing to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It will leverage existing real-world data from both government and private sector sources.

Funding: NIH has allocated $50M for ADSI in fiscal year 2025, with plans to fund 10-25 awards, each worth up to $5M in total costs.

Deadlines:

• Letters of Intent (optional): Due June 6, 2025
• Applications due: June 27, 2025

Additional details are available in the linked summary and on the NIH ADSI webpage.

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The 2026 Macy Catalyst Awards for Transformation in Graduate Medical Education support projects that impact the clinical learning environment and improve the experience of residents and fellows. Applications may be submitted by any resident, fellow or faculty member involved with graduate medical education.

Successful proposals for the Macy Catalyst Awards for Transformation in Graduate Medical Education should describe, implement and evaluate innovative strategies to transform clinical learning and improve the experience of residents and fellows in one of the three priority areas supported by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation:

• Promoting diversity, equity and belonging
• Increasing opportunities to learn in and from high-performing interprofessional teams
• Preparing future health professionals to navigate ethical dilemmas

We welcome applications from any resident, fellow, or faculty member involved in graduate medical education.

View current and past winners on this webpage

Award Amount: Up to $100,000 is available per project over an 18-month period April 1, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2026.

Informational Webinar: June 11, 2025, at 1p.m. ET.

RSVP for the webinar covering the application process and requirements, followed by an audience Q&A.

Application Deadline: Sept. 17, 2025.

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The REC Core of the BU ADRC is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025–2026 cohort of the REC Scholars Program! This prestigious opportunity offers early-career investigators in Alzheimer’s and dementia research $10,000 in grant funding, along with a structured platform for educational and professional development.

If you or someone you know is interested, please review the eligibility criteria and submission instructions below.

ELIGIBILITY: Early career researchers, junior faculty, and advanced postdoctoral fellows including those new to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) are encouraged to submit Letters of Interest. Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for funding. Selected applicants will undergo mentored research experiences that develop state-of-the-art research skills related to ADRD. Individuals from underrepresented groups and fields outside of ADRD are encouraged to apply.

FUNDING: Applicants will be eligible to receive up to $10,000 per year. Funds may be used for salary, fringe benefits, coursework, travel, and research project-related expenses.

SELECTION CRITERIA: An overview of all applicants’ proposed research will be reviewed by the committee briefly outlining the following:

• Specific Aims
• Significance
• Relevance to Boston University ADRC Mission

Any literature cited may be appended. The proposed research plan plus an NIH-style Biosketch of the candidate will be reviewed by a committee for final selection.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES: Please submit your application through this application form by July 1, 2025.

For questions or to connect with a current REC Scholar, contact Ritushree Dutta at rdutta@bu.edu.

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