Explore curated funding opportunities for UMass Amherst researchers.
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 $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.
Clinton Presidential Research Fellowship
Funder Deadline: 03/06/2026
Amount: Up to $5,000
Focus: Humanities and social sciences
Bergel Institute Fellowships 2026-2027
Funder Deadline: 02/28/2026
Amount: $30,000
Focus: Economics, Science, Technology, Consciousness, Health, or Culture (View fellowship themes for 2026-2027)
Jacob Hirsch Fellowship
Funder Deadline: 02/15/2026
Amount: $11,500 plus room and board
Focus: Ph.D. candidates (dissertation stage) or early-career scholars in Archaeology
Health and Aging Policy Fellowship
Funder Deadline: 03/16 (annual deadline)
Amount: Up to $70,000
Kushlan Research Award
Funder Deadline: 02/01 (annual deadline)
Amount: Up to $7,000
Focus: Wading Bird Biology and Conservation
Annual Grants
Funder Deadline: 02/01 (annual deadline)
Amount: Unspecified, see Past Grants
Focus: Innovative projects that enhance life on our planet and brighten the future, furthering peace
Annual Grants
Funder Deadline: 07/01 (annual deadline)
Amount: Unspecified, see Past Grants
Focus: Innovative projects that enhance life on our planet and brighten the future, furthering peace
Grants
Funder Deadline: 03/31/2026
Amount: Up to $25,000