CTSI Update: Reminders
CTSI Career Development Program
KL2 Fellowship Funding
NOI Deadline: Dec.15, 2022

We are delighted to announce that the BU CTSI will support One (1) KL2 scholar for a Career Development Award. The two-year appointment will be effective as of April 1, 2023,
to March 31, 2025. Learn More
Advance Gender Equity for Women in the Biomedical Sciences
Proposals Deadline: Nov. 15, 2022

We seek innovative scholarly biomedical research or educational projects conducted by faculty in the Chobanian & Avedisian SOM, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering. Learn More.
BU CTSI NIH Diversity Supplement
Matching Initiative
Fill out an Interest Form

The BU CTSI is committed to increasing our institution’s biomedical researcher diversity by connecting eligible early career scientists with Principal Investigators who have grants eligible for Diversity Supplements. Learn More
The BU CTSI Voucher Program
Applications are Accepted on a Rolling Basis.

This Program supports the short-term needs of 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 consultation services. Learn More
Funding Opportunity
NIH Seeks the Next Generation
of COVID-19 Diagnostics
Deadline extended to Oct. 31, 2022

The National Institutes of Health recently issued two new funding opportunities for diagnostic test manufacturers to develop the next generation of COVID-19 tests, with a major focus on accessibility. Learn More
News Highlights

Volunteers Needed: Study on Mindfulness
& Exercise for Knee Pain

Boston University is recruiting people with knee pain to participate in a clinical trial that will test a 12-week group-based mindful exercise or only exercise treatments delivered online via Zoom.
Pandemic Origins and a One Health Approach to Preparedness and Prevention: Solutions Based on SARS-CoV-2 and Other RNA Viruses

RNA viruses, especially those with a propensity to mutate and/or recombine among strains affecting multiple host species, pose a “clear and present danger. Read More 

Advancing Translational Science Education

The field of translational science is now poised for rapid growth through application of recent translational innovations to new research challenges. Read More
Upcoming Course & Workshop Series
NCATS Online Course in Preclinical Translational Science
Oct. 26 – Dec. 13

Translational science is an emerging field that identifies scientific and operational principles to enhance the efficiency of translational research. In this course, students will learn preclinical translational science principles. Learn More
Raising a Resilient Scientist Series
Nov. 9, 2022

Five units, covering communication, resilience, inclusivity, conflict and feedback, and trainee wellbeing. Learn More
Investing in the Future of MedTech
Nov. 10, 2022, 5:30-7:30 pm
260 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA

Industry veterans will share their insights on
the current temperature and dynamics in the MedTech funding arena and will provide funding advice for entrepreneurs and discuss how best to communicate science and share solutions. Learn 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.