Funding
Strengthen Your Proposals, Fund Your Research
We help you build stronger proposals, secure non-dilutive funding, and develop the broader impacts that NSF reviewers expect—through use-inspired research and strategic collaborations.
Broader Impacts
Generic statements about “potential applications” don’t convince reviewers. Evidence does. Achieving broader impacts through a sustainable translational model is essential for success. We can help.
NSF Translation to Practice (TTP)
NSF’s Translation to Practice program provides substantial funding specifically for moving research discoveries into practical use—bridging the gap between research and deployment.
SBIR/STTR
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide substantial funding to translate research into applications.
Seed Grants
Seed grants to support Fellows and Tufts faculty to rapidly translate their research through entrepreneurial transdisciplinary projects.
Supporting Your Research Goals
Whether you are seeking funding for early-stage exploration, developing technologies ready for translation, or strengthening grant applications, the Auster Center provides expertise and connections to help you succeed. We can help you:
- Enhance broader impacts statements with actionable plans, ensuring societal benefit
- Build compelling commercialization and translation narratives
- Access SBIR/STTR and NSF TTP funding opportunities
- Connect with industry collaborators for co-sponsored research
- Navigate funding pathways from concept through deployment
Industry & Government Research Collaborations
The Auster Center facilitates research collaborations connecting your expertise with real-world challenges—providing additional funding, validation opportunities, and deployment pathways.
Industry-sponsored research collaborations in semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, defense technology, and other sectors provide funding while advancing your research program.
Government-sponsored programs through DARPA, DOD, DOE, and other agencies offer substantial funding for high-impact applied research.