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
While the postdoctoral researcher\u00a0is solely responsible for submitting their materials for internal review,\u00a0both the researcher (candidate) and mentor are involved in submitting the external application. The mentor(s) the candidate identifies should be active investigators in the area of the candidate\u2019s proposed research. Additionally, the mentor(s) are expected to propose a well-conceived plan for 1-2 years of substantive mentored research training and career development that will help their investigators become competitive candidates for tenure-track faculty positions and prepare them to launch robust, independent research programs.<\/p>\n
FUNDING INFORMATION: <\/strong>Up to five\u00a0years of support in two continuous phases<\/strong>:<\/p>\n In the K99 phase, candidates receive up to $100,000 per year<\/strong> for salary along with other research development benefits (up to $30,000 per year). Salary for mentors is not allowed.<\/p>\n In the R00 phase, total costs can be up to $249,000 per year<\/strong>, including salary, fringe benefits, research costs, and applicable indirect costs.<\/p>\n ELIGIBILITY<\/strong><\/p>\n There is no citizenship requirement for applicants. Additionally, candidates must:<\/p>\n Individuals are NOT eligible<\/strong> if they:<\/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<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n BU may submit up to four applications<\/strong>, one in each of the following areas: Cancer Data Science, Cancer Control Science, Molecular\/Precision Cancer Prevention, and Other Cancer Research. See Eligibility Section 3<\/a> for descriptions of these areas.<\/p>\n Interested applicants should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by: April 16, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n As necessary, a faculty review committee will review internal applications and select the institutional applicants.<\/p>\n BMC Process<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n BMC may submit up to four applications<\/strong>, one in each of the following areas: Cancer Data Science, Cancer Control Science, Molecular\/Precision Cancer Prevention, and Other Cancer Research. See Eligibility Section 3<\/a> for descriptions of these areas.<\/p>\n If you are BUMC faculty who works in BMC space or 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 April 16, 2026<\/strong> 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 The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) Foundation \u2013 2026-2027 Request for Grant Proposals<\/a> fund Programmatic and Research projects consistent with the ACOG\u2019s mission and current strategic priorities.<\/p>\n Topic Area 1: Programmatic Projects<\/strong> Topic Area 2: Research Projects<\/strong> For full details on the topics, review criteria and proposal guidelines see the ACOG website<\/a>.<\/p>\n FUNDING INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n ELIGIBILITY<\/strong> INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS<\/strong> BU Process<\/strong> Interested BU investigators should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review<\/a> by Friday, April 24, 2026<\/p>\n A medical faculty committee will review the internal proposals and select the nominees.<\/p>\n BMC Process<\/strong> 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> Studies should be related to either normal human brain development or specifically identified disease states. This includes molecular and clinical neuroscience as well as studies of neural, sensory, motor, cognitive, behavioral and emotional functioning in health and disease.<\/p>\n FUNDING INFORMATION: <\/strong>Up to $150,000 (direct costs) over two years. Exact dates will be provided by the Brain Research Foundation upon application approval. Funds must be utilized within the grant period. More information about funding is available in the 2027 SIA Guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n ELIGIBILITY<\/strong><\/p>\n Investigators at institutions that are affiliated with a medical school or university are eligible to apply only through the institution where they hold a full-time faculty position. BMC investigators must follow the process below to request approval to submit an internal application through BU.<\/p>\n Current major NIH or other peer-reviewed funding is preferred but evidence of such funding in the past three years is essential.<\/p>\n Former SIA recipients may not receive another award until 5 years has elapsed since the beginning date of the prior award. Only one PI may apply per application.<\/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:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n BU Process<\/strong><\/p>\n BU may nominate one senior faculty member (Associate or Full Professor) working in the area of neuroscience and brain function in health and disease. Interested medical campus applicants should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span> by April 26, 2026.<\/p>\n As necessary, a faculty committee will review internal applications and select the institutional nominee. Foundation Relations will work with the nominee to develop and submit the Letter of Intent by June 2, 2026.<\/p>\n BMC Process<\/strong><\/p>\n BMC is not eligible for this opportunity. If you are a BUMC faculty member who works in BMC space and are interested in this opportunity, you must contact the Program Manager of Strategic Research Growth, Carolina Giudice (carolina.giudice@bmc.org) by April 17, 2026 to request permission to apply for internal consideration via BU.<\/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> Program:<\/strong>\u00a0 The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grant<\/a>\u00a0(NRSA) program, funded by the National Institutes of Health and partly administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration, supports the training of postdoctoral researchers in biomedical, behavioral and health services fields, with a focus on primary care. It aims to build a skilled research workforce capable of advancing scientific knowledge and addressing the growing and complex needs of an aging population. Through Institutional Research Training Grants, HRSA provides funding to eligible institutions to create or expand postdoctoral training opportunities for health care professionals pursuing careers in primary care research.<\/p>\n Anticipated Funding:<\/strong> HRSA plans to distribute an\u00a0approximately $6M in funding to 12 grantees, with a maximum award ceiling of $500,000.<\/p>\n Internal Selection Process: <\/strong>For this opportunity, all medical campus investigators, will submit the materials listed below combined into a single PDF document via email to Diana Lehman at dlehman@bu.edu by Tuesday, April 28, 2026.<\/p>\n A faculty committee will review the internal proposals and select the nominees.<\/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><\/a><\/p>\n BACK TO TOP\u2191<\/a> Proposals submitted to this program fall within three Tracks that provide varying levels of financial support and\/or are for a specific purpose\/aim. Cost sharing requirements are waived for this cycle.<\/p>\n ELIGIBILITY<\/strong><\/p>\n There are no restrictions or limits on who may serve as a PI.<\/p>\n 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<\/strong>.<\/p>\n INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n BU may forward up to 4 total proposals<\/strong> within the following limits:<\/p>\n Interested applicants should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review<\/a> <\/strong> by April 30, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n As necessary, the VPR and Office of Research will review internal applications and select institutional applicants.<\/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><\/p>\n $75,000 for up to three years with no indirect costs ($225,000 total). Funding commences on October 1.<\/p>\n ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\nACOG Foundation \u2013 2026-2027 Request for Grant Proposals \u2502 April 24, 2026<\/h6>
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\nThe 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<\/strong> the focus of this request for proposals. Proposals that address the following conditions will be prioritized:<\/p>\n\n
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\nBrain Research Foundations - Scientific Innovations Award (SIA) \u2502 April 26, 2026<\/h6>
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\nRuth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grant \u2502 April 28, 2026<\/h6>
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\nNSF - Major Research Instrumentation Program \u2502 April 30, 2026<\/h6>
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\nEdward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Grant \u2502 May 7, 2026<\/h6>