University Funding Opportunities

• Funder: The program or organization name (e.g., National Science Foundation (NSF), NIH Fogarty International Center, Horizon Europe, World Bank) 

• Primary Tag: A quick classifier to help you scan opportunities:  

• US funding: U.S.-based funders that typically support U.S. researchers. 

• Global: Funders with broad, multi‑region scope. 

• LMIC focus: programs oriented toward Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). 

• US funding (indirect): U.S. support typically flows via in‑country partners or specific mechanisms. 

• Origin Country/Region: Where the funder is based (e.g., United States, EU, Japan, Germany, Ireland, Taiwan, International) 

• Funding U.S. projects: Indicates whether UMass/US‑based PIs can apply directly (yes), indirectly via partners, or whether eligibility may vary by call. 

Funder College Sheet  

This sheet helps you sort funders by the college their research area associates the best with. There’s a slicer inserted in this sheet. Once you download it, you can click the UMass Amherst College you’d like to sort your list through and get a filtered list with the funders most appropriate for your research. 

• Combine filters—for example, Primary Tag = LMIC focus and Funding U.S. projects? = Yes—to see globally oriented calls that allow U.S. funding 

• Save filtered views as a separate copy (File → Save As) to revisit your shortlists. 

• If a row shows Indirectly, click through to the funder’s site (via the program name) to confirm current PI eligibility and partner requirements for the specific call. Eligibility can vary by year or topic. 

• Yes: U.S.-based researchers (including UMass) are generally eligible to apply directly as PIs or co‑PIs. (e.g., NSF, NIH, many U.S. foundations). 

• Indirectly: Funding typically flows to U.S. teams via international partners, joint calls, or subawards; eligibility may require a foreign lead (e.g., ERC, Enterprise Ireland, some UK and EU mechanisms). Always confirm the latest call text.

• Calls change: Deadlines, eligibility, and cost‑share policies can shift from cycle to cycle. Always verify details on the funder’s official website before preparing an application. 

• Partnership expectations: Many programs prioritize genuine, co‑designed international collaboration (e.g., data sharing plans, reciprocal mobility, equitable budget distribution). Review program guidelines carefully. 

• LMIC-oriented opportunities: For programs flagged LMIC focus, ensure your project aligns with the funder’s geographic and impact priorities and that you have appropriate in‑country partners.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst and Hokkaido University invite faculty to apply for the HU–UMA Joint Research Seed Fund, supporting new or emerging bilateral research collaborations. Grants of up to $8,000 (and one award up to $20,000) will fund research visits, workshops, and collaborative activities aligned with priority thematic areas. The call opens December 5, 2025, with applications due February 2, 2026.