Federal Health Grants

The Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required) supports early-career research scientists from low- or middle-income countries in advancing their independent research careers through mentored clinical trials or related studies that address local health priorities.

This funding opportunity supports the development of advanced sensors and devices to better understand the connection between brain activity and behavior, inviting applications from a diverse range of organizations, including nonprofits, educational institutions, and small businesses.

This grant provides funding for organizations to conduct research and develop solutions aimed at improving safety and health for construction workers across the United States.

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop small molecule drugs targeting nervous system disorders, with support from NIH resources for drug discovery and clinical testing.

This funding opportunity supports dentist scientists with both clinical dental and research doctoral degrees, helping them transition from mentored postdoctoral training to independent research careers in dental, oral, and craniofacial health.

This funding opportunity supports research institutions and organizations in studying the long-term effects of adolescent alcohol use on brain development and health outcomes, aiming to improve prevention strategies for alcohol use disorders.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research initiatives aimed at addressing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by fostering collaborations among experts in related fields.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research aimed at improving cancer prevention, control, and survivorship through interdisciplinary approaches in behavioral science, epidemiology, and data analytics, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including universities, nonprofits, and small businesses.

This grant provides financial support to early-stage postdoctoral researchers in cancer-related fields, helping them transition from mentored training to independent research careers.

This grant provides funding for researchers and institutions to validate biomarkers that can improve the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, particularly in underserved populations.

This program provides funding for researchers studying the neural mechanisms behind human cognition and behavior, encouraging innovative approaches that connect physiological responses with cognitive processes while promoting broader impacts in education and community engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to coalitions of local governments and nonprofits to assess and plan the cleanup and revitalization of contaminated properties in underserved communities across the country.

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop and evaluate strategies to prevent and reduce healthcare-associated infections in various healthcare settings, with a focus on improving patient safety and health equity.

This grant provides funding for early stage researchers to explore innovative, high-risk projects involving human participants without needing preliminary data.

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations developing biologics-based therapies for nervous and neuromuscular disorders, facilitating their progression from early discovery to clinical trials.

This program provides financial assistance to rural communities, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve essential water and waste management infrastructure for populations of 10,000 or fewer residents.

This grant provides funding for early-career clinical researchers with doctoral degrees to gain research experience under the mentorship of experienced investigators, focusing on developing skills for future independent research.

This funding opportunity supports the development of standardized data and metadata protocols for wearable devices to improve mental health research by enabling better data integration and analysis.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in developing assays and identifying potential neurotherapeutic agents for neurological and neuromuscular disorders, facilitating early-stage drug discovery efforts.

This grant provides funding to U.S. institutions to develop research training programs for predoctoral and postdoctoral students in biomedical and related fields, ensuring a skilled workforce to tackle health research challenges.