Grants for Independent School Districts

The Metastasis Research Network (MetNet) Research Projects grant aims to fund research projects that use comprehensive, systems-level approaches to address gaps in metastasis research, particularly focusing on themes like dormancy, early dissemination, and cellular or physical microenvironment interactions, with the goal of enhancing our understanding of metastasis as a whole-body, systems-level issue.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for early-stage researchers in the U.S. to explore innovative studies on HIV-related health issues, such as comorbidities and coinfections, with the potential to transform understanding and treatment in this field.

This grant provides funding for innovative educational programs that enhance research skills and training for individuals in biomedical and behavioral sciences, particularly in areas related to human development and health.

The "NIA Research and Entrepreneurial Development Immersion (REDI): Mentored Entrepreneurial Career Development Award (K01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" grant aims to provide financial support and entrepreneurial training to postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty in biomedical, social, or behavioral sciences, to foster their transition to research independence and potentially launch careers in industry, scientific business development, or academia, with a special focus on aging and Alzheimer's disease research.

The REDI: NIA Entrepreneurship Enhancement Award (R25) is a grant aimed at providing entrepreneurial training to graduate students, postdocs, and early career scientists in fields related to aging and Alzheimer's disease research, to prepare them for diverse career paths.

This funding opportunity supports the development of innovative medical devices aimed at diagnosing and treating pain or opioid use disorder, targeting researchers and organizations focused on non-addictive solutions in healthcare.

This funding opportunity supports conferences that advance healthcare research and practices, targeting institutions and organizations dedicated to improving healthcare quality, accessibility, and safety.

This grant provides funding for researchers to investigate the harmful effects and underlying mechanisms of acute exposure to ultra-potent synthetic opioids, aiming to develop effective treatments and countermeasures for public health emergencies.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for established neuroscientists to extend their research projects, ensuring continuity and progress in the field of neurological disorders.

This grant provides funding for innovative researchers focused on addressing and reducing substance use-related health disparities among underserved racial and ethnic minority populations in the U.S.

This grant provides funding for researchers to investigate the genetic and environmental causes of structural birth defects, promoting collaboration between scientists and clinicians to improve prevention and treatment strategies.

This funding opportunity supports research that explores how structural racism affects brain function and substance use risk, aiming to develop effective prevention strategies for substance use disorders among racial and ethnic minority populations.

This grant provides financial support and mentorship for early-career clinicians in the U.S. to develop independent research focused on improving healthcare quality, safety, and accessibility.

This grant provides funding for collaborative research teams to develop and test strategies that address and reduce racial and ethnic disparities in substance use and addiction, prioritizing community-driven issues.

This grant provides funding for researchers to explore how Mycobacterium tuberculosis and HIV affect host cell death pathways, with the goal of developing new therapies to improve treatment outcomes for co-infected individuals.

This funding opportunity supports research centers focused on understanding how biological sex differences affect women's health, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and workforce diversity in the scientific community.

This funding opportunity supports researchers exploring the biological mechanisms of bladder cancer to improve understanding and treatment of this prevalent disease.

This grant provides funding to early-career researchers in mental health to support innovative projects that advance the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.

This funding opportunity supports research into the biology and mechanisms of bladder cancer, encouraging multidisciplinary teams to explore both normal bladder functions and cancer processes using clinical specimens.

This funding opportunity provides long-term financial support to experienced cancer researchers who are pursuing innovative and high-risk projects that could lead to significant advancements in cancer science.