Explore curated funding opportunities for UMass Amherst researchers.
President’s Grants
Funder Deadline: Rolling
Amount: Up to $25,000
Focus: To foster innovation in clinical learning environments by investing in (1) promoting diversity, equity, and belonging, (2) increasing collaboration among future healthcare professionals, and (3) preparing future healthcare professionals to navigate ethical dilemmas.
Economics Grants Program
Funder Deadline: Rolling LOI
Amount: Unspecified (Recent Grants)
Research Grants
Funder Deadlines: 07/15 (annual deadline)
Amount: Up to $30,000
Focus: Human origins and evolution
Note: PhD candidates and post-PhD researchers are both eligible
Proposals for Research Projects and Existing Program Evaluations
Funder Deadlines: 03/01/2026 (LOI); 07/01/2026 (LOI); 11/01/2026 (LOI) (Future deadlines)
Amount: Up to $375,000
Focus: Projects that will provide data to inform how to address disparities in educational opportunities
Conference and Workshop Grant
Recurring Funder Deadline: 06/01 (annual deadline)
Amount: Up to $20,000
Focus: Anthropology-related meetings and events
Conference and Workshop Grant
Recurring Funder Deadline: 12/01 (annual deadline)
Amount: Up to $20,000
Focus: Anthropology-related meetings and events
Engaged Research Grant
Recurring Funder Deadline: 08/01 (annual deadline)
Amount: Up to $25,000
Focus: Doctoral students and doctorates in anthropology or related fields
Post-PhD Research Grant
Recurring Funder Deadlines: 05/01 (annual deadline)
Amount: $25,000
Focus: Anthropology or a closely related field
Post-PhD Research Grant
Recurring Funder Deadlines: 11/01 (annual deadline)
Amount: $25,000
Focus: Anthropology or a closely related field
College/University and Amateur Performance Grants Program
Funder Deadline: 11/01 (annual deadline)
Amount: Up to $15,000