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BRAIN Initiative: Production and distribution facilities for brain cell type-specific access reagents (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$2,400,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of facilities that will produce and distribute specialized brain cell access tools for neuroscience research, enabling scientists to better study and manipulate specific brain cell types.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers conducting Antarctic studies that do not require fieldwork, focusing on remote sensing, modeling, and laboratory analysis to enhance understanding of the region's environmental and global significance.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides salary support and dedicated research time for early-career scientists to advance their research careers without leading independent clinical trials.

Education
State governments
Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 7, 2027

Date Added

May 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to support professionals with quantitative science backgrounds in transitioning to independent research careers focused on health and disease.

Education
State governments
Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
$150,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2028

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small research projects that integrate neuroimaging techniques into studies of substance use disorders, aimed at both new and established researchers exploring the brain's role in addiction.

Education
State governments
FAA Aviation Research Grants Program
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - FAA Aviation Research Grants)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2026

Date Added

Sep 8, 2020

This program provides funding for research in civil aviation and commercial space transportation, targeting universities and nonprofit institutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and modernization of the national airspace system.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to conduct fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on projects that enhance our understanding of the region's environmental and scientific significance while ensuring inclusivity and environmental stewardship.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Faculty Early Career Development Program
$500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

This program provides funding to early-career faculty in U.S. higher education to support their innovative research and educational initiatives over a five-year period.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIA Career Transition Award (K22 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$174,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 13, 2026

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support to early-career postdoctoral researchers in the field of aging, helping them transition into independent faculty positions while establishing their own research programs.

Health
State governments
Dynamic Language Infrastructure-Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$15,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This grant provides funding to doctoral students at U.S. universities for research projects that document and preserve endangered languages and develop innovative language infrastructure.

Humanities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF STEM K-12
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and innovative projects aimed at improving STEM education in K-12 settings, encouraging collaboration among educational institutions, non-profits, and for-profit organizations to enhance teaching and learning through emerging technologies.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIH HEAL Initiative PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP): Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08 - Basic Experimental Studies with Humans (BESH) Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 12, 2027

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports clinician-scientists with doctoral degrees who are dedicated to conducting innovative research on pain management through basic experimental studies involving human participants.

Education
State governments
Successor-in-Interest (Type 6 Parent Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2027

Date Added

Jul 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and eligible foreign institutions in conducting research to measure the masses of exoplanets, enhancing our understanding of their properties and formation.

Education
State governments
Mathematical Foundations of Digital Twins
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative research teams that combine mathematical expertise with practical applications to develop innovative digital representations of real-world systems across various fields.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program
$500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for research that explores the interactions between human behavior and environmental processes, encouraging innovative projects from universities, non-profits, and government entities to advance geographical science and benefit society.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Request for Information Trusted Partner Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This opportunity seeks academic institutions to partner with the U.S. Army in advancing research across various scientific and technical fields, focusing on collaboration to enhance military capabilities and innovation.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports clinicians with doctoral degrees who are pursuing a research career in basic experimental studies involving human participants, providing them with protected time and resources to explore fundamental scientific questions.

Education
State governments
NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)
$249,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2023

This program provides funding to early-stage postdoctoral researchers in cancer-related fields to help them transition from mentored training to independent research careers.

Education
State governments
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial scholarships and support programs to help low-income, academically talented students succeed in STEM fields at U.S. colleges and universities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity invites U.S. institutions, including universities and small businesses, to propose innovative research projects that advance technologies and scientific understanding in areas like water management, infrastructure resilience, and environmental restoration, supporting both military and civil objectives.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education