Explore curated funding opportunities for UMass Amherst researchers.
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
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
Proposals for Research Projects and Existing Program Evaluations
Funder Deadlines: 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
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.
Causal Research on the Criminal Justice System
Funder Deadline: 04/01/2026
Amount: Up to $100,000