Explore curated funding opportunities for UMass Amherst researchers.
Grant Proposal Program
Funder Deadline: Rolling
Amount: Varies; Typical range ~$50,000-$250,000
Focus: Racial, economic, and/or environmental justice.
Note: Multiple grant types include: Venture, Advancement, and Enterprise.
Call for Research Proposals
Funder Deadline: 10/31/2026
Amount: Unspecified
Focus: Global trade issues and support policy development.
Sigma/National League for Nursing Grant
Funder Deadline: 01/21/2027
Amount: Up to $5,000
Focus: Supports research that advances the science of nursing education and learning through the use of technology in dissemination of knowledge.
Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship
Funder Deadline: 10/28/2026
Amount: Up to $52,000
Focus: Early-stage doctoral students pursuing innovative approaches to dissertation research in the humanities and interpretive social sciences.
Global Catastrophic Risks Opportunities
Funder Deadline: Rolling
Amount: Varies
Ernest Hemingway Research Grants
Funder Deadline: 11/01/2026
Amount: Up to $5,000
Focus: Scholars and students interested in researching the Ernest Hemingway Collection + view additional awards.
Fast Grants Program
Funder Deadline: 12/15/2026
Amount: Up to $100,000
Focus: AI and health.
Autism Research Initiative - New Ideas Award
Funder Deadline: Rolling (LOI)
Amount: Up to $600,000
Focus: Autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders.
Rural Impact Initiative
Funder Deadline: Rolling
Amount: Varies (past initiatives)
Focus: Expand educational and career pathways for learners in rural communities.
Basic Needs Initiative
Funder Deadline: Rolling
Amount: Varies (past initiatives)
Focus: Support students' basic needs to promote education and long-term success.