At UMass Boston, research doesn't stay in the lab—it lives in the world. As Boston's only public research university, we tackle fundamental research and the challenges that define our time, grounded in a belief that knowledge serves the public good.
Advancing discovery
Professorships
Endowed professorships and other faculty support funds are vital to attracting, retaining, and empowering top-tier faculty who help UMass Boston remain at the forefront of discovery and scholarship.
Student Research Support
Graduate fellowships and undergraduate research funds ensure that budding scholars can dive into faculty-supported research, advancing the university’s research efforts and their own career journeys.
Grand Scholarly Challenges
We are doubling down on research and action to address four urgent issues of our times that UMass Boston is uniquely qualified to tackle: coastal climate resilience and environmental justice; inclusive, community-centered education for the future; overcoming health disparities; and advancing a just democratic society.
Enhanced Facilities
State-of-the-art buildings and equipment facilitate innovation in research and education, and provide opportunities for donors to leave a lasting legacy.
Impact You Can See
Every generous gift fuels stories of transformation at UMass Boston. Donors contribute to student success, groundbreaking research, and a workforce ready for the future.
The Stone Living Lab has been committed to transformative research and outreach that can help make vulnerable coastal regions adaptive to climate change and enhance natural environments. The expanded Real-Time Monitoring Network marks a leap forward in fulfilling that mission.Dr. Katie Dafforn, Stone Living Lab director and distinguished professor of coastal resilience
How we're investing
At UMass Boston, research begins with purpose and is grounded in partnership, driven by a belief that expanding knowledge serves the public good. This is where discovery meets action, and where donor support becomes a catalyst for real, lasting change.
Nowhere is this more evident than in our four grand scholarly challenges: education for the future, climate resilience, health equity, and advancing a just society. By supporting research that matters, donors have the opportunity to shape the next generation of discovery and innovation, protect the Massachusetts coast and planet, transform education, advance health equity, and strengthen our shared future.
Impact at a Glance
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Shape The Next Generation of Discovery
Donor generosity helps turns research into real, lasting change. Ready to invest in UMass Boston’s research mission? Visit our Ways to Give page to learn about giving options or spur discovery today through these immediate impact funds:
Area of Greatest Need
Supporting the university's most urgent priorities, this fund allows UMass Boston to respond swiftly to emerging needs, innovative opportunities, and unforeseen challenges, ensuring that resources are available where they are needed most to advance groundbreaking research, foster innovation and discovery, and expand opportunities for students and faculty to address real-world challenges.
Colleges and Schools
Supporting UMass Boston's colleges, these funds help enhance academic programs, faculty research, and student support services. Contributions ensure that each college can offer cutting-edge curricula, attract top faculty, and provide resources that enrich research and the educational experience across disciplines.
Centers & Institutes
These funds support UMass Boston's diverse centers and institutes, which address critical societal issues through research, policy development, and community engagement. Contributions help sustain innovative programs, advance research initiatives, and foster partnerships that extend the university's impact beyond the campus.
