Explore curated funding opportunities for UMass Amherst researchers.
JWO Research Grant
Funder Deadline: 05/01/2026 (LOI); 07/03/2026 (Full Proposal)
Amount: $150,000
Focus: Early-career scientists addressing challenges on the African continent
Clinical Research Grants
Funder Deadline: 03/15, 06/15, 09/15, 12/15 (Annual Deadline)
Amount: Unspecified
Focus: Sleep-disordered breathing and respiratory health research
The Climate Pledge
Funder Deadline: 05/25/2026
Amount: Up to $100,000
Focus: Climate resilience and solutions storytelling
Generic Drug Repurposing RFP
Funder Deadline: 5/11/2026 (Expression of Interest)
Amount: Unspecified
Biosecurity & Pandemic Preparedness RFP
Funder Deadline: 05/11/2026 (Expression of Interest)
Amount: Unspecified, >$100M expected to be deployed in 2026
Research Grants and Fellowships
Funder Deadline: 05/20/2026
Amount: $100,000
Accelerating Drug Discovery for Frontotemporal Degeneration
Funder Deadline: 05/11/2026 (LOI); 07/20/2026 (Invited Full Proposal)
Amount: ~$300,000
Direct Action Visionary Grants
Funder Deadline: 04/30/2026, 07/31/2026, and 10/30/2026 (LOI)
Amount: Up to $60,000
Focus: Evidence-based psychological interventions addressing community needs; targets prejudice, violence, marginalized communities, and mind-body health
Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award
Funder Deadline: 07/01/2026
Amount: Up to $800,000
Focus: High-risk/high-reward cancer research for early-career investigators
Call for proposals Spring 2026
Funder Deadline: 05/06/2026
Amount: Up to $80,000 (unrestricted funds + AWS Promotional Credits)