Funding Opportunities Now Open
Funding Opportunity for Harvard Faculty and Research Scientists: Innovations in Positive Health Grant
The Innovations in Positive Health Grants support pioneering, early-stage research in positive health science or communication/translation sciences related to positive health, awarding up to $40,000 over one year to Harvard faculty and research scientists. We encourage proposals that are interdisciplinary, open new areas of inquiry, or foster collaborations across schools or departments. Funds can be used for research staff, data collection, conference presentations, travel, and more, but not for faculty salary. Proposals are due by November 21st, 2025, and will be evaluated for scientific quality, cross-disciplinary innovation, and potential for generating preliminary data to leverage external funding.
Funding Opportunity for Harvard Doctoral Students:
Dissertation Research Award
The Center’s Dissertation Research Awards provide up to $2,500 over two years. Applicants must be full-time doctoral students at a Harvard graduate school, with an approved dissertation proposal and active dissertation work in positive health science—defined as the interdisciplinary study of physical, mental, and social factors contributing to well-being and happiness. The award funds innovative, asset-oriented projects from diverse disciplines, covering eligible expenses such as data collection, analysis, conference participation, and publication fees. Proposals are due by November 21st, 2025, and will be assessed for scientific quality, public health impact, and relevance to the Center’s mission.
