Explore curated funding opportunities for UMass Amherst researchers.
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
Core Programs
Funder Deadline: 07/15/2026 (LOI), 10/26/2026 (Full Proposal)
Amount: Up to $200,000
Focus: Accepting LOIs for the following programs
Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration
Behavioral Science and Decision Making in Context
Immigration and Immigrant Integration
Request for Research Concepts
Funder Deadline: Rolling
Amount: Unspecified
Focus: FFAR’s Research Strategy 2024-2028
The Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) Program
Funder Deadline: Rolling
Amount: Up to $150,000
Note: ROAR does not support fundamental science and development of general-use diagnostic platforms. Diagnostic tools must be specific to an imminent or ongoing disease or pest outbreak and must have a high potential for dissemination to industry.
Proposals for Research Projects and Existing Program Evaluations
Funder Deadlines: 07/01/2026 (LOI) (Future deadlines)
Amount: Up to $375,000
Focus: Projects that will provide data to inform how to address disparities in educational opportunities
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
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