You Are Why

At this moment of opportunity, Boston University seeks significant support for our research enterprise. Gifts from alumni, parents, and friends will support the current and future scholars who advance knowledge and discovery at Boston University and those who benefit from their important work.

Gifts of all sizes are appreciated.

You Are Why: An advocacy and fundraising campaign

You Are Why (YAW) is focused on how Boston University’s research has a positive impact on people’s everyday lives and society at large. Gifts from alumni, parents, and friends will support the current and future scholars who advance knowledge and discovery at Boston University and those who benefit from their important work.

Those who give through the You Are Why highlighted funds:

• Help Boston University by further positioning it as a global leader in research, and especially convergent research
• Help faculty and students through direct financial support for research
• Help our city and nation by preparing the future research workforce
• Help society with cures, discoveries, and interventions driven by research

Learn more about You Are Why, our ongoing campaign to support research.

UROP Fund Matching Challenge: Gifts to the YAW Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Fund will be matched up to $39,500.

Research Futures Fund Matching Challenge: Gifts to YAW Research Futures Fund will be matched up to $20,000.

Future Scholars Fund Matching Challenge: Gifts to YAW Future Scholars Fund will be matched up to $5,000.