Explore curated funding opportunities for UMass Amherst researchers.
King Faisal Prize in Medicine - Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Medicine
Nomination Deadline: 03/31/2026
Amount: $200,000 (SR 750,000)
King Faisal Prize in Science - Chemistry
Nomination Deadline: 03/31/2026
Amount: $200,000 (SR 750,000)
Targeted Grants in Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MPS)
Funder Deadline: Rolling
Amount: Unspecified
Focus: High-risk theoretical mathematics, physics and computer science projects
Grant Programs
Funder Deadline: 02/28 (annual deadline)
Amount: Up to $25,000
Focus: Enhancing Communication in Engineering grants and Women in Engineering grants
The Wolf Prize - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Funder Deadline: 02/16/2026
Amount: $100,000
Focus: The 2026 Wolf Prize will be awarded in the fields of Physics, Medicine, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Arts.
ACS Petroleum Research Fund - New Direction Grants
Funder Deadline: 03/06/2026
Amount: $125,000
Focus: Fundamental research directly related to petroleum or fossil fuels
Cottrell SEED Award
Funder Deadline: 03/31/2026
Amount: Up to $60,000
Focus:
- New Research Directions: Chemistry only
- Exceptional Opportunities: Chemistry (given preference), Physics, and Astronomy
Macquarie Community Resilience Prize
Funder Deadline: 02/25/2026
Amount: Up to $250,000
Focus: Solutions that address both community resilience to climate change and workforce training
Note: Solutions must be headquartered or deployed in Brazil, Australia, and/or the Pacific Islands.
2026 Humanities and Artificial Intelligence Virtual Institute (HAVI) RFP
Funder Deadline: 03/13/2026
Amount: Up to $800,000
Focus: Digital humanities with a particular focus on artificial intelligence
Climate Impacts Awards: Unlocking urgent climate action by making the health effects of climate change visible
Funder Deadline: 04/08/2026
Amount: Up to £2,500,000 (~$3,200,000)