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Perception, Action Cognition
$715,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers investigating human perception, action, and cognition, encouraging innovative studies that have practical societal benefits.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Trailblazer Award for New and Early Stage Investigators (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects by new and early-stage investigators in the fields of engineering, physical sciences, and biomedical sciences, encouraging exploration and development of transformative technologies without the need for preliminary data.

Health
State governments
Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$50,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2027

Date Added

Oct 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small-scale research projects that aim to improve the adoption and sustainability of evidence-based health practices, particularly in underserved communities, by addressing barriers and engaging diverse stakeholders.

Education
State governments
NINDS Research Education Opportunities (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports national neuroscience education programs that provide hands-on research experiences and training for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty to enhance the biomedical research workforce.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Strengthening Ghana Health Service laboratory systems activities under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control-GHC)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to strengthen laboratory systems in Ghana, enhancing HIV testing, treatment monitoring, and data management to improve public health outcomes.

Health
State governments
NIDA Research Education Program for Clinical Researchers and Clinicians (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$350,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2027

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational programs aimed at training clinicians and clinical researchers in substance use and substance use disorder research to enhance their skills and research experiences.

Education
State governments
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
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
Mitochondrial-associated Mechanisms of Neuropathological and Immunodeficient Aging in the Context of HIV and SUD (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early-stage research on how mitochondrial dysfunction affects aging and immune health in individuals with HIV who use addictive substances, aiming to uncover potential therapeutic strategies.

Education
State governments
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
Role of Defective Proviruses in HIV Persistence (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers investigating how defective HIV proviruses contribute to the persistence of the virus in individuals on antiretroviral therapy, with a focus on improving understanding and treatment strategies for HIV.

Health
State governments
Cutting-Edge Basic Research Awards (CEBRA) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
$150,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2026

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at understanding and addressing substance use disorders, encouraging both established and new researchers to explore groundbreaking ideas and methods in addiction science.

Education
State governments
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
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
Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Copy of Integrative Neuroscience Initiative on Alcoholism (INIA) Consortia Administrative Resource Core (U24) (Clinical Trial Optional)
$1,200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects focused on understanding the brain and body mechanisms that contribute to excessive alcohol consumption and Alcohol Use Disorder, encouraging innovative approaches and partnerships among researchers.

Health
State governments
Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs - RFA-IP-18-000
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2030

Date Added

Oct 20, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of organizations, including states, universities, and nonprofits, to develop and implement research and community programs focused on preventing and controlling injuries.

Health
State governments
NEI Collaborative Clinical Vision Research Project: Coordinating Center Grant (UG1 Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2026

Date Added

May 26, 2023

This funding opportunity supports organizations conducting large-scale clinical trials focused on innovative treatments for vision disorders, ensuring effective management and oversight of the research process.

Health
State governments
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