Explore curated funding opportunities for UMass Amherst researchers.
Matter-to-Life Grants Program
Funder Deadline: Rolling LOI (Grant-seekers are invited to submit a Letter of Inquiry after January 12th, 2026.)
Amount: Unspecific (Recent Grants)
Focus: To sharpen our scientific understanding of life
Conference Awards
Funder Deadline: Rolling (at least 90 days prior to the proposed conference start date)
Amount: Unspecified
Research Grants
Funder Deadlines: 11/01 (LOI) and 02/05 (Proposal); 02/01 (LOI) and 05/05 (Proposal); 05/01 (LOI) and 08/05 (Proposal)
Amount: Unspecified. Past grants can be found here
Focus: Interventions, policies and practices to improve the well-being of older adults and/or their caregivers
Note: Navigating RRF's Application Process webinar
Genomics in Context Awards: collaborative research at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and bioethics
Funder Deadline: 03/16/2026
Amount: Up to £500,000 (~$660,250)
Matter-to-Life Grants Program
Funder Deadline: Rolling LOI (Grant-seekers are invited to submit a Letter of Inquiry after January 12th, 2026.)
Amount: Unspecific (Recent Grants)
Focus: To sharpen our scientific understanding of life
Cure LGS 365 Research Grants Program
Funder Deadline: Rolling LOI
Amount: Up to $75,000
Focus: Sleep, expressive communication, and EEG network evolution to LGSure LGS 365 Research Grants Program
Project Cure CRC initiative Awards
Funder Deadline: Rolling LOI
Amount: Up to $200,000
Research Grant
Funder Deadlines: 04/30 (annual deadline)
Amount: Not specified (Past Grants)
Focus: Innovative cancer research
Research Grants
Funder Deadlines: 01/10 (annual deadline)
Amount: Up to $30,000
Focus: Human origins and evolution
Note: PhD candidates and post-PhD researchers are both eligible
Research Grants
Funder Deadline: Rolling (07/08/2026)
Amount: Up to $250,000
Focus: Neurocognitive healthcare and treatments for brain-related ailments