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.<\/p>\n
Examples of funded projects can be found on the Keck Foundation\u2019s Grant Abstracts<\/a> page.<\/p>\n FUNDING INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n Requests can be $1 to 1.3M over three years. Larger grants will require stronger justification from applicants. No indirect costs are permitted. Institutions are expected to provide in-kind support by waiving indirects.<\/p>\n ELIGIBILITY<\/strong><\/p>\n PIs must be tenure-track faculty or equivalent (normally eligible to submit proposals without exceptional approvals). Past grantees may apply with significantly different projects.<\/p>\n Funding is awarded to projects that fall into one or more of the categories below:<\/p>\n The Keck Foundation does not fund:<\/p>\n INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n 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:<\/p>\n BU Process<\/strong><\/p>\n BU may submit up to three applications regardless of the area of science. Interested applicants should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review <\/a>by by September 3, 2026.<\/p>\n As necessary, a faculty review committee will review internal applications and select the institutional nominee(s). Foundation Relations will support applicants to prepare their materials for submission by December 7, 2026. If your primary appointment is BU-CAMED and you have questions about this process or your application, please reach out to Julia Huntsman (jhunts@bu.edu) or Gahyun Yoo (gyoo0818@bu.edu) in the Proposal Development Office.<\/p>\n Do not contact the Foundation directly if you have questions. All inquiries must be submitted through BU\u2019s institutional liaison: Susan Sheng, Assistant Director of Foundation Relations at slsheng@bu.edu.<\/p>\n The Keck Foundation has changed their application process for this cycle. However, you can still view past sample materials from previous successful applications in BU\u2019s Proposal Library.<\/p>\n BMC Process<\/strong><\/p>\n BMC may submit up to three applications. 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, August 21 to express interest in this opportunity.<\/p>\n DEADLINES<\/strong><\/p>\n 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<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n BACK TO TOP\u2191<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n FUNDING INFORMATION<\/strong>: $200,000 per year for two years to cover salary, lab costs, and related expenses, inclusive of indirect costs of up to 15%.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS<\/strong>:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 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:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n BU Process<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n BU may forward one nominee. If you are a fellow whose faculty advisor is a BU investigator, please<\/span><\/span>\u00a0submit the documents listed below\u00a0<\/span><\/span>via InfoReady Review <\/a> by September 4.<\/span><\/p>\n As necessary, a faculty review committee will review internal applications and select the institutional nominee(s).\u00a0<\/span>If your primary appointment is BU medical campus and you have questions about this process or your application, please reach out to Julia Huntsman (<\/span><\/span>jhunts@bu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>) or Gahyun Yoo (<\/span><\/span>gyoo0818@bu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>) in the Proposal Development Office.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n BMC Process<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n BMC may forward one nominee.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>If you are a fellow whose faculty advisor is a BMC investigator, please contact the Program Manager of Strategic Research Growth, Carolina Giudice (<\/span><\/span>carolina.giudice@bmc.org<\/span><\/span><\/a>) by Friday, August 14 to express interest in this opportunity.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n DEADLINES<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 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<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n BACK TO TOP\u2191<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Interested applicants can view similar grants funded by this call on the RRF website<\/a>.<\/p>\n FUNDING INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n RRF Foundation does not indicate a minimum or maximum funding amount. Funding is provided based on realistic budgets that include all expenses needed to effectively implement the proposed project. 10% of the requested amount can be allocated to indirect costs.<\/p>\n In 2025, awards amounts ranged from $30,000-$300,000 with an average award of $100,000-$150,000 for 18 months across advocacy, education, and research areas. Interested applicants can find more information on RRF\u2019s Grant History page.<\/p>\n ELIGIBILITY<\/strong><\/p>\n RRF provides an Eligibility Quiz<\/a> (opens 1 month prior to LOI deadline) to quickly assess the areas described below. If you are eligible and want to apply, you must complete the internal application process.<\/p>\n Research Grants are provided to nonprofit organizations that are:<\/p>\n RRF generally does not fund:<\/p>\n INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n 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:<\/p>\n BU Process<\/strong><\/p>\n As necessary, the relevant Associate Dean of Research (ADR) will review applications and recommend candidates to submit an LOI by September 11, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If your primary appointment is BU-CAMED and you have questions about this process or your application, please reach out to Julia Huntsman (jhunts@bu.edu<\/a>) or Gahyun Yoo (gyoo0818@bu.edu<\/a>) in the Proposal Development Office.<\/p>\n BMC Process<\/strong><\/p>\n BMC may submit one LOI per cycle. 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<\/a>) by Friday, September 11 to express interest in this opportunity.<\/p>\n DEADLINES<\/strong><\/p>\n 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<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n BACK TO TOP\u2191<\/a> The Foundation supports research that produces direct and tangible benefits to children and their families, while also supporting promising, early career scientists. It particularly encourages postdoctoral or junior faculty candidates from underrepresented and minoritized groups and\/or with lived experience applicable to their work to apply.<\/p>\n FUNDING INFORMATION<\/strong> ELIGIBILITY<\/strong> The Foundation also considers applicants who:<\/p>\n Investigators are not eligible<\/strong> if they have already received major research awards (e.g. NIH R01 or equivalent level of funding) or who have applied for a Transformation of Mental Health Care grant in the same year.<\/p>\n INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS<\/strong> BU may forward one investigator for each of the two fellowship areas <\/strong>\u2013 ADHD and depression \u2013 per department<\/strong>. Faculty and investigators interested in being nominated should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review<\/a> by September 17, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n
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\nWarren Alpert Distinguished Scholars Fellowship in Basic and Clinical Neurosciences \u2502 September 4, 2026<\/h6>
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\n RRF Foundation for Aging Responsive Grants in Advocacy, Professional Education, or Research \u2502 September 15, 2026<\/h6>
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\n Klingenstein Philanthropies Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation Fellowship Program \u2502 September 17, 2026<\/h6>
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\nFor this opportunity, all medical campus investigators, regardless of their Home Institution (BU vs BMC), should submit an application through InfoReady Review as outlined below.<\/p>\n\n