Explore curated funding opportunities for UMass Amherst researchers.
Wadsworth International Fellowship
Funder Deadline: 03/01 (annual deadline)
Amount: Up to $60,000
Focus: Doctoral students in anthropology
Fibrolamellar Research Grants
Funder Deadline: 07/01 (annual deadline)
Amount: Up to $200,000
Grants-in-Aid
Funder Deadlines: 01/15 (annual LOI deadline)
Amount: Up to $30,000
Focus: Basic research in neurobiology
Addressing Sensory Health Needs Across the Lifespan — Cycle 2 2026
Funder Deadline: 04/28/2026 (LOI); 09/01/2026 (Full Application)
Amount: Up to $12 million
Note: Register for the 04/07/2026 Applicant Town Hall
Broad Pragmatic Studies PCORI Funding Announcement — Cycle 2 2026
Funder Deadline: 04/28/2026 (LOI); 09/01/2026 (Full Application)
Amount: Up to $12 million
Note: Register for the 04/09/2026 Applicant Town Hall
Engagement Award: Convening Support — Spring 2026 Cycle
Funder Deadline: 03/30/2026 (LOI); 07/13/2026 (Full Application)
Amount: Up to $125,000
Research Awards
Funder Deadline: 04/03/2026
Amount: $25,000
Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award
Funder Deadline: 05/07/2026
Amount: $25,000
Focus: Early career neuroscientists
Request for Research Concepts
Funder Deadline: Rolling
Amount: Unspecified
Focus: FFAR’s Research Strategy 2024-2028
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.