Reminder
The BU CTSI Voucher Program
Applications are Accepted on a Rolling Basis.

The Voucher Program supports the short-term needs of research investigators that are not otherwise covered by grants. Vouchers are intended to enable preliminary work, generate data for new or ongoing projects, and/or secure fee-based core services for expert consultation services. Learn More
Funding Opportunities
LOI Ends Oct. 19, 2021
Grant Amount: US$300,000 for 3 years

Research projects may be in any area of translational or clinical cancer research.
Submission Ends Oct. 1, 2021
Grand Prize: US$30,000

This prize focuses on transformative research
in human immunology, with trans-disease applications to accelerate vaccine and immunotherapeutic discovery.
News Highlights
Receipt of mRNA Covid-19 Vaccines and Risk of Spontaneous Abortion


The risk of spontaneous abortion after mRNA Covid-19 vaccination either before conception or during pregnancy is consistent with the expected risk of spontaneous abortion. Read More
How CTSA Program Hubs Across The U.S. Are Vaccinating Their Communities Against COVID-19

The CTSA Program is vaccinating underserved and vulnerable communities across the United States and addressing vaccine hesitancy so that hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 decrease. Read More

Existing Drugs Kill SARS-CoV-2 in Cells

Since the beginning of the pandemic, researchers worldwide have been looking for ways to treat COVID-19. And while the COVID-19 vaccines represent the best measure to prevent the disease, therapies for those who do get infected remain in short supply. Read More
Upcoming Events
Implementation Science Journal Club
Sep. 16, 2021, 1 p.m.

Join us for the CIIS Implementation Science Journal Club!
CIIS Co-Directors, Drs. Mari-Lynn Drainoni and Allan Walkey will facilitate a lively discussion on the study design, methods, and implications for research and practice. Read More
Research on Tap:
Pandemic Preparedness & Response
Sep. 22, 2021, 4 - 6 p.m.

This Research on Tap will bring together BU faculty from across schools and colleges who are studying the impact of emerging infectious diseases around the globe and proposing solutions. Read More

AI in Healthcare: Mitigating Disparities, Biases & Misinformation
Oct. 18, 2021, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The symposium will convene AI experts, medical researchers, and practitioners, and computer and social scientists. Read More
The Funding Acknowledgement
The Funding Acknowledgement guides recipients of BU CTSI services, resources, or funding for projects or research through the grant citation process. All recipients are required to cite our grant number in associated presentations and journal publications.