Limited Submission Funding Announcements

These research funding opportunities have a submission limit, meaning only a certain number of applications can be submitted. Faculty interested in applying must submit a preliminary proposal for review by an internal selection committee. Below are the available funding opportunities along with their respective internal submission deadlines.

William T. Grant Scholars Program │ March 12, 2026

The William T. Grant Scholars Program supports career development for promising early-career researchers in the social, behavioral, and health sciences in each cycle. The program funds five-year research and mentoring plans that significantly expand researchers’ expertise in new disciplines, methods, and content areas, and encourages scholars to tackle important questions that will advance theory, policy, and practice for young people (aged 5-25). Between 4 and 6 Scholars are selected each cycle.

Awards are based on applicants’ potential to become influential researchers, as well as their plans to expand their expertise in new and significant ways. Applications should make a cohesive argument for how the applicant will expand their expertise. Proposed research plans must address questions that are relevant to policy and practice in the Foundation’s focus areas: reducing inequality and improving the use of research evidence.

FUNDING INFORMATION: $425,000 over five years, including up to 7.5% indirect costs. Awards begin July 1 of the award year (2027).

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must have received their doctoral degree within seven years of submitting their application (2018-2026). In medicine, the seven-year maximum is dated from the completion of the first residency.

Applicants must be employed in career-ladder positions, which can mean holding a tenure-track position, or being in a pathway to advancement in a research career at the nominating organization and the organization is fiscally responsible for the applicant’s position.

INTERNAL SELECTION

The internal selection process depends on whether your grants are managed by BU (CRC and BUMC) or Boston Medical Center. If you are unsure whether your grants are managed by BU or BMC, please consult the BUMC Home Institution Finder. Use that information to guide which of the processes listed below you should follow.

BU Process

Each school/college at BU may nominate a single applicant. This call is open to eligible faculty at any school/college. Interested medical campus faculty should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by March 12, 2026:

Two-page Five-Year Research Plan Summary describing the rationale for the research, its contributions to the Foundation’s Current Research Interests, significance to informing policy and/or practice, and how it will expand your expertise. References may be included on one additional page.
- Use the Abstract Form provided on the William T. Grant Scholars website for reference on how to format both the Research Summary and the Five-Year Mentoring Plan. Examples of application materials are available on the Applicant Resources page.
One-page Five-Year Mentoring Plan describing the expertise to be acquired, the proposed mentors, rationale for choosing them as mentors, and examples of anticipated mentoring activities. No references should be used in this statement.
Names and contact information for 3 people providing Reference Letters
Names and contact information for up to 2 people providing Mentor Letters
- These letters will be expected to describe the mentor’s relationship with the applicant, how the mentor and mentee will interact, and expertise the mentor will bring. The letters are not required for the internal application.
Updated CV (Biosketches are not permitted)

All applications will be reviewed by the associated school/college’s Dean and/or Associate Dean of Research (ADR) who recommends a nominee. The Office of Research will provide Letters of Independence if multiple major academic units are nominating individuals for this opportunity.

BMC Process

If you are a faculty member who works in BMC space, please contact the Program Manager of Strategic Research Growth, Carolina Giudice (carolina.giudice@bmc.org) by Friday, February 13, 2026 for instructions on next steps. Additional materials are not required at this stage.

DEADLINES

BMC Expression of Interest Due: Friday, February 13, 2026
BU Internal Materials Due: Thursday, March 12, 2026 by 11:59 pm ET
Anticipated Notification Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Mentor & Reference Letters Due: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 by 3:00 pm ET
Sponsor Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 by 3:00 pm ET

In requesting to be considered for this limited submission funding opportunity, you are making a commitment, if selected, to submit your proposal to the sponsor in a timely manner and to Sponsored Programs in accordance with the Proposal Submission Policy

Schmidt Science Fellows Program │ March 13, 2026

The Schmidt Science Fellows Program supports emerging scientists to pivot from their PhD discipline and pursue their goals through bold interdisciplinary research. We aim to help scientists solve bigger problems faster by identifying, developing, and amplifying the next generation of science leaders. Through our Fellowship, we are building a community of scientists and supporters of interdisciplinary science and leveraging this network to drive sector-wide change.

The Fellows will work with the Schmidt Sciences Program Team to identify a postdoctoral research placement in a world-class research environment that provides optimal support to develop their interdisciplinary science, receive personalized mentoring from experienced and internationally accomplished senior interdisciplinary scientists, and participate in the bespoke Science Leadership Program. Fellows will build the skills, experience, and networks necessary to become interdisciplinary science leaders.

FUNDING INFORMATION

$110,000 per year for up to two years of postdoctoral research ($220,000 total).

ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS

Nominees must:

Be studying for a PhD in natural sciences (astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, physics), engineering, math, or computing, including any sub-disciplines
- Individuals in clinical track MD-PhD programs are not eligible
Have a degree conferral date between May 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027
Plan to pivot from their PhD discipline and pursue bold interdisciplinary research to address different or broader questions than those posed during their PhD
- Pivoting into social or political science or economics is not permitted
Able to start their Fellowship in July or October 2027
Be nominated by BU

INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS

BU may forward two doctoral students as institutional nominees.

Interested doctoral students should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by March 13, 2026

Contributions to Science Statement (max 250 words) briefly summarizing up to 3 of your most significant contributions to science so far
Approach to Collaboration Statement (max 250 words) describing your approach to collaboration, any experience you’ve had in participating or leading collaborations, and how you intend to approach initiating collaborative ventures in the future
Motivation and Interest Statement (max 250 words) explaining what draws you to the program and how it would benefit you
Future Research Plans Summary (max 2 pages) outlining the proposed research, new tools and skills you’ll need to develop, and how the fellowship would be an interdisciplinary pivot from your PhD. References may be included on one additional page
Up-to-date CV

As necessary, an ad hoc faculty committee will review internal proposals and recommend institutional nominees. Upon selection, nominees will need to coordinate with BU staff to submit preliminary details by 6/1/2026.

DEADLINES
Internal Materials Due: Friday, March 13, 2026 by 2:00 pm ET
Anticipated Notification Date: Friday, April 10, 2026

Preliminary Details Due: Wednesday, June 1, 2026

Full Application Materials Due: Monday, July 13, 2026

NIA-Expanding Research in AD/ADRD Summer Research Education Program │ March 15, 2026

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Aging (NIA) Expanding Research in AD/ADRD Summer Research Education Program supports the development and implementation of summer research education programs for high school students, undergraduates, or science teachers. The programs goals are to expand and broaden the skilled Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias (ADRD) research workforce and provide exposure to AD/ADRD research to individuals early in their careers. Proposals should be to create research education programs that will support intensive summer research experiences in the AD/ADRD field with the goal of exposing participants to AD/ADRD research and encouraging further study or participation in biomedical and behavioral research.

FUNDING INFORMATION: Up to $200,000 per year for up to five years (up to $1M total). The summer research education programs should be at least eight weeks and up to 12 weeks each year. Participants may be compensated for participation in activities specifically required by the proposed research education program, if sufficiently justified. Allowable participant costs depend on the educational level/career status of the individuals to be selected to participate in the program. See the Award Information for more details.

ELIGIBILITY

The PD/PI should be an established investigator (e.g., as demonstrated by recent publications and current research support) in the scientific area in which the application is targeted and capable of providing both administrative and scientific leadership to the development and implementation of the proposed program.

Additional PD(s)/PI(s), including individuals with experience in the science of education, relevant social science disciplines, program evaluation, mentoring, experience in expanding and broadening participation in the AD/ADRD research workforce, or university administration may be included to achieve the program goals.

INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS

The internal selection process depends on whether your grants are managed by BU or Boston Medical Center (BMC). Use the steps below to determine this information:

Step 1: Open the BUMC Home Institution Finder
Step 2: Log in to search the database – search using your last name
Step 3: Follow one process:
- If you see BU or BU-CAMED, follow BU Process below
- If you see BMC, follow the BMC Process below

BU Process

BU may submit up to two proposals provided the proposed programs do not overlap.

Interested medical campus applicants should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by March 15, 2026.

Proposal Summary (max one page) describing the main objectives of the summer research education program, how it meets the needs of the target population, and a short list of possible activities
List of PIs/Collaborators, including their contact information and role in the proposal (e.g., administrative support, curriculum development, program evaluation, etc)
Up-to-date CV for lead/contact PI

As necessary, the Office of Research will review internal applications and recommend proposals for submission.

BMC Process

BMC can nominate up to two proposals provided the proposed programs do not overlap. If you are a BUMC faculty member who works in BMC space or you are a fellow whose faculty advisor is a BMC investigator, please contact the Program Manager of Strategic Research Growth, Carolina Giudice (carolina.giudice@bmc.org) by March 13, 2026 for instructions on next steps.

DEADLINES

BMC Internal Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026 by 11:59 pm ET
BU Internal Materials Due: Sunday, March 15, 2026 by 11:59 pm ET
Anticipated Notification Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
External Materials Due: Wednesday, May 27, 2026

ADA- Pathway to Stop Diabetes │ March 17, 2026

The American Diabetes Association’s bold transformational initiative, Pathway to Stop Diabetes, aims to inspire a new generation of diabetes researchers. Pathway provides crucial support to individuals focusing on innovative ideas and transformational approaches that will lead to ground-breaking discoveries in diabetes prevention, management, and cures.

This call for nominations prioritizes translational applications that move knowledge and discovery gained from basic research to its eventual translation into patient and population benefit. The Foundation’s ideal applicant will propose innovative research that will be an important step towards improving the lives of people at risk of diabetes or living with the disease and the pathway to this impact is clear.

FUNDING INFORMATION: Up to $1.625M with different funding depending on the type of award, as listed below.

For the Initiator Award:

Up to 7 years – up to 2 years in Phase 1 and up to 5 years in Phase II
Phase I: Up to $100,000 per year with up to 10% of direct costs
Phase II: Up to $325,000 per year with up to 30% of direct costs

For the Accelerator Award:

Up to 5 years
Up to $325,000 per year with up to 30% of direct costs

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must have US work authorization.

For the Initiator Award: applicants must currently be in research training positions (post-doctoral fellow, research fellowship) and have no more than seven years of research training following terminal doctoral degree. Applicants cannot concurrently hold an NIH K99/R00 grant.

For the Accelerator Award: applicants should be early-career investigators holding faculty positions and having demonstrated independent productivity in diabetes research. Applicants may currently hold independent NIH funding (K, U or R awards, including an initial R01/U01) but must not have applied for (regardless of outcome), or received, an R01/U01 renewal or a second R01/U01 award.

INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS

The internal selection process depends on whether your grants are managed by BU or Boston Medical Center (BMC). Use the steps below to determine this information:

Step 1: Open the BUMC Home Institution Finder
Step 2: Log in to search the database – search using your last name
Step 3: Follow one process:
- If you see BU or BU-CAMED, follow BU Process below
- If you see BMC, follow the BMC Process below

BU Process

BU may submit up to two nominations: one nomination spanning basic through preclinical research and one nomination spanning clinical through public health research. Please see page one of this information document for information about each category.

Interested applicants should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by March 17, 2026

Two-page Research Strategy Summary describing your scientific question(s), the strategies and approaches used to address the question(s), significance, and potential risks and challenges. Reference may be listed on one additional page
Move the Needle Statement (150 words max) describing how the proposed research has the potential to significantly impact the lives of people at risk for or living with diabetes
Contact information for three Reference Letter writers, which must be from:
- Initiator Award: a current mentor, graduate or medical training advisor, and a past or current collaborator
- Accelerator Award: department chair, past or current collaborator
Biosketch in SciENcv format (see guidance on how to prepare that here)

As necessary, a faculty committee drawn from both campuses will review and select the institutional nominees.

BMC Process

BMC may submit up to two nominations: One nomination spanning basic science through preclinical research and one nomination spanning clinical through public health research. Please see page one of this information document for information about each category.

If you are a BUMC faculty member who works in BMC space or you are a fellow whose faculty advisor is a BMC investigator, please contact the Program Manager of Strategic Research Growth, Carolina Giudice carolina.giudice@bmc.org by Friday, February 20 to express interest in this opportunity.

BMC investigators do not submit applications through InfoReady Review for this LSO. BMC investigators should contact Carolina for guidance on next steps.

DEADLINES

BMC – Expression of Interest Due: Friday, February 20, 2026
BU – Internal Materials Due: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 by 11:59 pm EST
Anticipated Notification Date: Friday, April 6, 2026
External Proposal Due: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 by 5 pm ET

Pew Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research │ April 1, 2026

The Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research program supports assistant professors of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of a cure for cancer. In line with The Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust’s mission to invest in innovative, cutting-edge cancer research that may accelerate and advance progress toward a cure for cancer, applications are invited from nominees conducting cancer research.

This program is distinct from the Pew Scholars program and it follows a different, but parallel, set of guidelines and procedures for nominating an applicant whose research is related to cancer.

FUNDING INFORMATION: An award of $75,000 per year for four years ($300,000 total) will be provided to the sponsoring institution for use by the Pew-Stewart scholar, subject to annual review of their progress. Grant agreements will be issued in August of the award year. The awarded funds may be used at the discretion of the Pew-Stewart scholar, for personnel, equipment, supplies or travel directly related to the Pew-Stewart scholar’s research and as to best advance their research and career.

Not more than 8% ($24,000) of the total award value may be allocated for facilities and administration (F&A) charges or indirect costs (IDCs). The amount of the award that may be used for the principal investigator’s salary is limited to $12,500 per year (including benefits) or $50,000 over the duration of the grant. There are no limits on student or postdoctoral salaries.

ELIGIBILITY: One nominee will be selected by BU-BMC Cancer Center. Candidates must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:

Hold a doctorate in biomedical sciences, medicine or a related field, including engineering or the physical sciences.
As of Aug. 27, 2025, run an independent lab and hold a full-time appointment at the rank of assistant professor. (Appointments such as research assistant professor, adjunct assistant professor, assistant professor research track, visiting professor or instructor are not eligible.)
Must not have been appointed as an assistant professor at any institution prior to June 11, 2021, whether or not such an appointment was on a tenure track. Time spent in clinical internships, residencies, in work toward board certification or on parental leave does not count as part of this four-year limit. Candidates who need an exception on the four-year limit should contact Pew’s program office to ensure that application reviewers are aware an exception has been given.
- Please note that the eligibility criteria above have been temporarily expanded to four years to account for COVID-related lab shutdowns. This extension will end after this upcoming application cycle.
- Beginning next year, the eligibility window for the 2027 grant will revert to the three-year period. Please direct any questions to the program office at scholarsapp@pewtrusts.org.
May apply to the program a maximum of two times.
If applicants have appointments at more than one eligible nominating institution or affiliate, they may not reapply in a subsequent year from a different nominating entity.
May not be nominated for the Pew Scholars Program and the Pew-Stewart Scholars Program for Cancer Research in the same year.

INTERNAL SELECTION: The BU-BMC Cancer Center can submit one nomination. For this opportunity, all medical campus investigators, regardless of their Home Institution, will submit the materials listed below combined into a single PDF document via email to Diana Lehman at dlehman@bu.edu by Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Letter of recommendation from the appropriate department chair or dean.
One-page summary of proposed project.
Up-to-date biosketch in current NIH format.

A faculty committee from the BU-BMC Cancer Center will review the internal proposals.

DEADLINES:

Internal Materials Due: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
External Materials Due: May 13, 2026.

G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation Research Grant │ April 9, 2026

The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation Research Grant supports innovative, high-risk high-reward basic science ideally with translational applications that will bring discoveries closer to clinical application. Some examples of currently funded research areas are immunology, microbiome, structural biology, cellular physiology, cancer biology, genetics, genomics, microbiology and infectious diseases, stem cell biology, and neuroscience. In general, the Mathers Foundation reviewers look for innovative, novel proposals that have scientific merit with an established published proof of concept. Preference will be given to research that has not been federally supported. This grant program is highly competitive.

The Foundation will not fund work related to COVID-19, Plant Biology Research, Oceanography, Space Exploration, Global Warming related research, medical imaging technology related projects and/or electrical engineering technology development. The foundation will also not fund work conducted with human subjects or requests for clinical trials, drug discovery, or research projects it considers pre-clinical drug development.

FUNDING INFORMATION

Up to $700,000 for three years (including 10% maximum IDC) may be requested.

Mathers funding is intended to support only the actual investigation and may not be used to purchase capital equipment. The maximum allowed for student tuition or equipment is $5,000.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be independent investigators with their own fully functional and equipped labs and must be nominated by an institutional representative.

Collaborative research projects with other US based organizations are acceptable. However, research collaborations between US based organizations and organizations based outside the US are not encouraged and will be given lower priority.

INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS

The internal selection process depends on whether your grants are managed by BU or Boston Medical Center (BMC). Use the steps below to determine this information:

Step 1: Open the BUMC Home Institution Finder
Step 2: Log in to search the database – search using your last name
Step 3: Follow one process:
- If you see BU or BU-CAMED, follow BU Process below
- If you see BMC, follow the BMC Process below

BU Process

BU can nominate up to three applicants. Interested investigators should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by April 9, 2026.

Project Aims Statement describing experimental aims and sub-aims (2,000 characters maximum, including spaces).
Proof of Concept Statement providing evidence/validation for the proposed project; it should indicate whether the evidence for the project is “preliminary” and whether proof of concept has been published in any journals (2,000 characters maximum, including spaces).
Project Summary intended for both a lay audience and scientific review board describing the project’s nature and scope. If your project includes collaborators, include their names, affiliation, and contributions within the text (7,000 characters maximum, including spaces).
Up-to-date Biosketch in SciENcv format (see guidance on how to prepare that here).

A faculty committee drawn from both campuses will review internal proposals and select nominees. Foundation Relations will work with the selected applicants to complete their institutional nominations and portal registration by July 17, 2026.

BMC Process

BMC can nominate up to three applicants. If you are a BUMC faculty member who works in BMC space or a fellow whose faculty advisor is a BMC investigator, please contact the Program Manager of Strategic Research Growth, Carolina Giudice (carolina.giudice@bmc.org) by March 20, 2026 for instructions on next steps.

DEADLINES

BMC Internal Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. ET
BU Internal Deadline: Thursday, April 9, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. ET
Anticipated Notification Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Portal Registration Due: Friday, July 17, 2026 by 8 p.m. ET
LOI Due: Friday, July 31, 2026 by 8 p.m. ET

NSF - Major Research Instrumentation Program │ April 15, 2026

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program serves to increase access to multi-user scientific and engineering instrumentation, which is commercially available, for research and research training. It provides support to acquire critical research instrumentation without which advances in fundamental science and engineering research may not otherwise occur. In addition, the program provides support to obtain next-generation research instruments by developing instruments with new capabilities that open new opportunities to advance the frontiers in science and engineering research. An MRI award is expected to enhance research training of students who will become the next generation of instrument users, designers and builders.

Proposals submitted to this program fall within three Tracks that provide varying levels of financial support and/or are for a specific purpose/aim.
FUNDING INFORMATION

Track 1 – $100,000 – $1.4M
Track 2 – $1.4 – 4M
Track 3 – $100,000 – 4M within eligibility criteria described below

Cost sharing requirements are waived for this cycle.

ELIGIBILITY

There are no restrictions or limits on who may serve as a PI.

There are no specific restrictions on the kind of equipment requested for Tracks 1 and 2. Track 3 proposals must include the purchase, installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and instrumentation to conserve or reduce the consumption of helium.

INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS

BU may forward up to 4 total proposals within the following limits:

Track 1: up to 2
Track 2: up to 1
Track 3: up to 1

Interested applicants should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by April 15, 2026

Instrumentation Proposal Summary (max two pages) describing the proposed instrumentation, the need it addresses, its potential impact, and information about where it will be housed and how it will be supported. References are not required but, if necessary, may be included on one additional page.
List of researchers and/or departments who would utilize the proposed instrumentation.
List of collaborators/co-PIs on the proposal.

As necessary, the VPR and Office of Research will review internal applications and select institutional applicants.

DEADLINES

Internal Materials Due: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. ET
Anticipated Notification Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
External Submission Window: October 15 – November 16, 2026

ACOG Foundation – 2026-2027 Request for Grant Proposals │ April 24, 2026

Note: The foundation has not yet announced the 2026-2027 cycle for this Limited Submission Opportunity (LSO). The internal competition is announced early to allow potential applicants sufficient time to prepare their applications. All information in this announcement is subject to change.

The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) Foundation – 2026-2027 Request for Grant Proposals fund Programmatic and Research projects consistent with the ACOG’s mission and current strategic priorities.

Topic Area 1: Programmatic Projects
The ACOG Foundation will accept proposals that implement projects in the following areas:

Reducing preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity
Transforming the culture of the obstetrics and gynecology profession to advance health equity
Increasing data-driven understanding of ob-gyns in order to meet patient needs
Advancing public education initiatives in a post-Dobbs environment

Topic Area 2: Research Projects
The ACOG Foundation will accept proposals that advance gynecologic care and increase health equity and access. The Foundation is interested in seeding clinical research projects, given that ob-gyn health research remains underfunded, and therefore invites proposals for research studies that integrate clinical and population-based approaches, focus on quality of life, and contribute to the field of implementation science. Basic research projects are not the focus of this request for proposals. Proposals that address the following conditions will be prioritized:

Endometriosis
PCOS
Uterine Fibroids
Menopause

For full details on the topics, review criteria and proposal guidelines see the ACOG website.

FUNDING INFORMATION

Programmatic Projects – Grants may range from $10,000 to $50,000 and may run for 12 to 18 months.
Research Projectc – One $100,000 grant over 2 years will be awarded.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be independent investigators and must be nominated by an institutional representative.

INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS
The internal selection process depends on whether your grants are managed by BU or Boston Medical Center (BMC). Use the steps below to determine this information:

Step 1: Open the BUMC Home Institution Finder
Step 2: Log in to search the database – search using your last name
Step 3: Follow one process:
- If you see BU or BU-CAMED, follow BU Process below
- If you see BMC, follow the BMC Process below

BU Process
BU can nominate one applicant total across both topic areas.

Interested BU investigators should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by Friday, April 24, 2026

One-page summary of the proposed project.
A budget prepared using the linked excel spreadsheet
Up-to-date biosketch in current NIH format.

A medical faculty committee will review the internal proposals and select the nominees.

BMC Process
BMC can nominate one applicant total across both topic areas. If you are a BUMC faculty member who works in BMC space, please contact the Program Manager of Strategic Research Growth, Carolina Giudice (carolina.giudice@bmc.org) by April 3, 2026 for instructions on next steps.

DEADLINES

BMC Internal Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026
BU Internal Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026
Anticipated Notification Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Application due to sponsor (anticipated): Friday, June 12, 2026 by 11:59PM ET

Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Grant │ May 7, 2026

The Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation is a private foundation that supports early-stage investigators engaged in biomedical and translational research that has the potential to make fundamental advances in biomedical science.

FUNDING INFORMATION

$75,000 for up to three years with no indirect costs ($225,000 total). Funding commences on October 1.

ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS

Applicants should be in the first to fourth year of their tenure track faculty position, hold MD and/or PhD degree(s), and not have current R01 funding.

INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS

The internal selection process depends on whether your grants are managed by BU or Boston Medical Center (BMC). Use the steps below to determine this information:

Step 1: Open the BUMC Home Institution Finder
Step 2: Log in to search the database – search using your last name
Step 3: Follow one process:
- If you see BU or BU-CAMED, follow BU Process below
- If you see BMC, follow the BMC Process below

BU Process

BU may submit one proposal.Interested investigators should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by May 7, 2026.

Project Proposal Summary (max two pages) explaining in a way accessible to a lay audience the aims and methods of the proposed project, its significance and how it relates to the Foundation’s mission. References may be included on one additional page.
List of references that could be included to support the proposal – you may include as many as is appropriate at this stage.
Biosketch in SciENcv format (see guidance on how to prepare that here).

A faculty committee drawn from both campuses will review internal proposals and select nominees. Foundation Relations will work with the nominees to develop and submit the institutional nomination letter and applicant materials by Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

BMC Process

BMC can nominate up to one applicant. If you are a BUMC faculty member who works in BMC space or you are a fellow whose faculty advisor is a BMC investigator, please contact the Program Manager of Strategic Research Growth, Carolina Giudice (carolina.giudice@bmc.org) by April 3, 2026 for instructions on next steps.

DEADLINES

BMC Expression of Interest Due: Friday, April 3, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. ET
Internal Materials Due: Thursday, May 7, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. ET
Anticipated Notification Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Sponsor Deadline: Wednesday, July 1, 2026