Explore curated funding opportunities for UMass Amherst researchers.
Innovators Research Grants
Funder Deadline: Rolling deadline
Amount: Up to $250,000
Effects of Air Pollution and Climate Change on Carcinogenesis and Lung Cancer Prevalence
Funder Deadline: 06/02/2026
Amount: Up to $200,000
The Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Program
Funder Deadline: Rolling
Amount: Up to $250,000
Focus: To support research and outreach in response to emerging or unanticipated threats to the U.S. food supply or agricultural systems.
Note: Matching funds are required.
Fibrolamellar Research Grants
Funder Deadline: 11/01 (annual deadline)
Amount: Up to $200,000
Research Grant
Funder Deadlines: 12/01 (annual deadline)
Amount: Not specified (Past Grants)
Focus: Innovative cancer research
Research Grant
Funder Deadlines: 08/31 (annual deadline)
Amount: Not specified (Past Grants)
Focus: Innovative cancer research
CRI Lloyd J. Old STAR Program
Funder Deadline: 01/15 (LOI, annual deadline)
Amount: Up to $1,250,000
Focus: Mid-career researchers in cancer immunology
School of Natural Sciences 2026-2027 Membership
Funder Deadline: Rolling (biology)
Amount: Unspecified
Note: Membership positions include visiting professorships, sabbaticals, postdoctoral members and more. Biology applicants should directly email materials to audrey [at] ias [dot] edu.
Basic Biological Research Grants
Funder Deadlines: 10/01 (annual LOI deadline)
Amount: Up to $300,000
Focus: Basic research in neurobiology
Basic Biological Research Grants
Funder Deadlines: 04/15 (annual LOI deadline)
Amount: Up to $300,000
Focus: Basic research in neurobiology