Explore curated funding opportunities for UMass Amherst researchers.
Research Program Awards (December 2026 Grant Cycle)
Internal Deadline: 10/05/2026 (Updated)
Funder Deadline: 12/07/2026 (Phase 1 Application) Starting in 2026, Keck will NO longer be hosting concept consultations.
Amount: $1 million - 1.3 million
Focus: Medical Research and Science & Engineering
Translational Research Grants
Funder Deadline: 01/30/2026
Amount: Up to $200,000
Kidney Health Equity Community Engagement Award
Funder Deadline: 02/09/2026
Amount: $75,000
Young Investigator Research Grant
Funder Deadline: 02/09/2026
Amount: $35,000
2026 Special Request for Proposals – Pet-Inclusive Rental Housing
Funder Deadline: 02/26/2026
Amount: Up to $50,000
Addressing Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interaction
Funder Deadline: 02/26/2026
Amount: Up to $50,000
Request for Proposals
Funder Deadline: 01/31/2026
Amount: Up to $250,000
Focus: Available programs include:
Emerging Leader Award
Funder Deadline: 02/15/2026
Amount: $150,000
Focus: Lyme Disease Award and Tick-borne Pathogen Award
2026 Passion to Find a Cure Grants
Funder Deadline: 02/13/2026
Amount: $250,000
Focus: Innovative research to better understand and cure Type 1 Diabetes