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Revision Applications for Validation of Biomarker Assays Developed Through NIH-Supported Research Grants (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$150,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers with active NCI R01 grants to validate and enhance existing cancer biomarker assays, facilitating their clinical use and improving cancer detection and treatment strategies.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
A Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise
$250,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers and institutions to analyze and improve the biomedical research system, promoting innovation and a diverse scientific workforce.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$125,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2028

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to full-time faculty at eligible colleges and universities with limited research funding to help them establish independent research careers and engage students in biomedical science research.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2025: A.8 Water Resources Applications
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based organizations to develop and implement innovative tools that use Earth observation data to improve water resource management and address challenges like drought and water scarcity, in collaboration with end users such as water management agencies and utilities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for research on the upper atmosphere, encouraging innovative studies that integrate various scientific disciplines and promote participation from diverse institutions and early career scientists.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2025: F.3 Exoplanets Research
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 26, 2026

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions in exploring and understanding exoplanets through discovery, characterization, and theoretical modeling, with a focus on advancing NASA's mission in planetary science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2025: B.4 Space Weather Science Application Research-to-Operations-to-Research
$1,000,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and organizations in developing innovative space weather forecasting tools and applications that meet the needs of operational users like NOAA and the Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections
$420,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to cultural institutions like museums and libraries to implement environmentally sustainable strategies for preserving their collections and improving storage conditions.

Humanities
State governments
Advancing Research on the Application of Digital Health Technology to the Management of Type 2 Diabetes (R01- Clinical Trail Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 6, 2026

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research on digital health technologies to improve the management of type 2 diabetes, targeting a wide range of eligible organizations including universities, nonprofits, and community groups.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports fundamental scientific and engineering research that aligns with the needs of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, targeting academic institutions, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovations with potential military and industrial applications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (ACC APG - Natick)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2030

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and technological solutions for next-generation soldier technologies, targeting universities, nonprofit research institutions, and commercial firms, excluding government organizations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Transitions to Excellence in Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Research
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for mid-career and senior researchers to transition into new areas of molecular and cellular biosciences through a sabbatical and subsequent support for establishing innovative research directions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Archaeometry
$700,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This program provides funding for researchers to develop and improve scientific techniques used in anthropology, particularly those that analyze archaeological materials and support laboratories offering these services.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional)
$375,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small-scale, interdisciplinary pain research projects at eligible institutions, focusing on innovative studies related to various types of pain while promoting student involvement and collaboration with other research entities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Support Government of Kenya in accelerated transition of oversight and implementation of comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment programs for sustained epidemic control in the Republic of Kenya under PEPFAR
$36,600,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control-GHC)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including government entities and nonprofits, to help the Government of Kenya strengthen and sustain its HIV prevention and treatment programs as part of a national health strategy.

Health
State governments
Advance Tech Innovation Collaboration Through C-SIPA
$60,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Bahrain)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and innovation projects that foster collaboration among nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in the U.S., Bahrain, and the U.K. to advance technology and economic partnerships.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Cooperative Institute in the Northern Gulf of America (CINGA)
$100,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports academic institutions in the Gulf of America region to conduct interdisciplinary research on climate adaptation, coastal resilience, and ecosystem management in collaboration with NOAA.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
AHRQ Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Agency for Health Care Research and Quality)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2021

This grant provides funding and mentorship to early-career researchers in the U.S. to develop skills in patient-centered outcomes research, focusing on improving healthcare for diverse populations through comparative effectiveness research.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Forecast for NIH Blueprint and BRAIN Initiative ACTION Potential Program (F99/K00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports neuroscience graduate students in completing their doctoral studies and transitioning to postdoctoral research positions, fostering their development into independent investigators in the field.

Health
State governments
Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2026
$1,350,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Defense Sciences Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides funding and mentorship to early-career U.S. faculty researchers to develop innovative technologies that address national security challenges.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education