Explore curated funding opportunities for UMass Amherst researchers.
NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize
Funder Deadline: 02/14/2026
Amount: $25,000
Focus: Early-career scientist who has received their degree in the last 10 years
HFSP Research Grant Program
Funder Deadline: 03/17/2026 (LOI initiation); 03/26/2026 (LOI)
Amount: Up to $500,000
Focus: Innovative basic research into fundamental biological problems with emphasis placed on novel and interdisciplinary approaches
Profound Autism Pilot Grant
Funder Deadline: 03/02/2026
Amount: Up to $35,000
Research Grants
Funder Deadline: 02/28/2026 (Letters of Intent); 08/03/2026 (Full Application)
Amount: Up to $300,000
Odyssey Award
Funder Deadline: 02/10/2026
Amount: Up to $400,000
Focus: To support junior faculty breakthroughs in biomedical research
2026 LCRF Leading Edge Research Grant Program
Funder Deadline: 03/10/2026
Amount: Up to $150,000
2026 LCRF Research Grant on Prevention and Early Detection in Lung Cancer
Funder Deadline: 03/10/2026
Amount: Up to $150,000
Effects of Air Pollution and Climate Change on Carcinogenesis and Lung Cancer Prevalence
Funder Deadline: 06/02/2026
Amount: Up to $200,000
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.
H5N1 Risk to Swine Research Program Request For Research Proposals (Partner with The Swine Health Information Center and Pork Checkoff)
Funder Deadline: 03/24/2026
Amount: $250,000