Explore curated funding opportunities for UMass Amherst researchers.
Advancing Well-Being in the Arts - Arts and Economic Mobility
Funder Deadline: 05/12/2026 (LOI)
Amount: Up to $1,200,000
Focus: Research studies that investigate aspects of how community-based arts organizations contribute to the economic mobility of their communities
Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise (2027)
Funder Deadline: 05/04/2026
Amount: $50,000
Focus: Young immigrant research scientists in Biomedical Science and culinary professionals in Culinary Arts (Food & Beverage; Media & Storytelling)
Second Call for Proposals: Grants to Support Reducing Nuclear Dangers
Funder Deadline: 05/29/2026 (Concept Note)
Amount: Up to 1,000,000
Envisioning Rural Futures
Funder Deadline: Rolling
Amount: $800 stipend for participation
Focus: Two online workshops (4-5 hours each) held one week apart to allow for reflection and matching researchers with rural teams.
This is a great opportunity not only for building collaborations but also for getting one's work noticed by funders. Digital Promise is supported by the likes of the Gates Foundation, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and the U.S. Department of Education. Significantly, it has also been funded by MacKenzie Scott, who does all of her grantmaking proactively and quietly.
Beckman Young Investigator Program
Funder Deadline: 07/31/2026 (LOI); 01/11/2027 (Full Application)
Amount: $600,000
Focus: Early-career faculty in chemical and life sciences
Psychology of Antisemitism Grant
Funder Deadline: 09/04/2026
Amount: $7,000
Policy Research Grants 2026-2027 Cycle
Funder Deadline: 06/08/2026 (LOI)
Amount: ~$50,000
Research Grant Program
Funder Deadline: 05/22/2026
Amount: Up to $500,000
Focus: Inclusive Internet, Greening the Internet, Measuring Meaningful Connectivity, and A Trustworthy Internet
Co-operative Research Programme - Fellowship
Funder Deadline: 09/10/2026
Amount: Up to ~16,900 EUR (~$19,869)