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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Education

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Health Equity Scholars for Action
$260,000
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides funding to early-career researchers from historically underrepresented backgrounds to conduct impactful projects that address health inequities and promote a diverse academic community.

Health
Individuals
International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) (K01 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
$100,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 9, 2026

Date Added

Jan 18, 2024

This grant provides funding and protected time for U.S. postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty to conduct mentored research in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on global health priorities.

Education
State governments
Investigator Initiated Innovation in Computational Genomics and Data Science (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 7, 2027

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop innovative computational tools and methods that enhance genomic research and data science, with a focus on broad applications to improve human health.

Education
State governments
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that create measurable opportunities for children and families in urban poverty, focusing on education, health, and economic stability in the U.S., India, and South Africa.

Education
Nonprofits
Decision, Risk and Management Sciences
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2024

This program provides funding for research projects that improve our understanding of decision-making processes at individual, organizational, and societal levels, targeting academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and doctoral students through their schools.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health (G13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$75,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

May 17, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the creation of significant scholarly works in biomedicine and health, aimed at researchers, public health officials, and scholars in the U.S. who are addressing critical gaps in these fields.

Education
State governments
BRAIN Initiative: New Technologies and Novel Approaches for Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers and institutions to develop innovative technologies that can record and modulate neural activity, with a focus on advancing neuroscience through proof-of-concept projects.

Education
State governments
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
Emergency Medicine Foundation Investigator Initiated Research Grant
$250,000
Emergency Medicine Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to emergency medicine researchers for innovative projects that improve patient care and advance the field of emergency medicine.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation
$200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to engineering faculty at U.S. higher education institutions who are looking to initiate research in engineering education and professional formation, particularly those without prior experience in this area.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Award (R16 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$100,000
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 for biomedical research projects at U.S. institutions that serve underserved communities and have limited NIH funding, with a focus on enhancing student involvement and research capacity.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Accountable Institutions and Behavior
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research that explores how political and administrative systems affect public services and policy outcomes, targeting scholars and institutions in the social sciences.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Hearst Foundations Educational Grant
Contact for amount
The Hearst Foundations
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding to U.S. educational institutions that excel in preparing students for a global society, with a focus on higher education, innovative K-12 models, and professional development for educators.

Education
Nonprofits
NIDA Animal Genomics Program (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2027

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers to explore the genetic and molecular factors influencing addictive behaviors and substance use disorders, with the goal of identifying new therapeutic targets and strategies.

Education
State governments
Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)
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 grant provides financial support and dedicated research time for early-career scientists to lead independent clinical trials, helping them advance their research careers and make significant contributions to their fields.

Education
State governments
Public Programs in the Arts
Contact for amount
Idaho Commission on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports established arts organizations in Idaho that engage the community through public arts programs, promote education, and maintain high standards of artistic excellence.

Arts
Nonprofits
Change of Recipient Organization (Type 7 Parent Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 12, 2027

Date Added

Jul 15, 2024

This funding opportunity allows various organizations, including universities, non-profits, and government entities, to request the transfer of specific NIH grants to a new recipient organization due to changes like mergers or programmatic shifts.

Education
State governments
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and Tribal Nations in conducting innovative Antarctic research that does not require field support, focusing on laboratory work, data analysis, and modeling to enhance understanding of Antarctic processes and their global implications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Economics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2024

This program provides funding for researchers and institutions to conduct innovative economic research and analysis, with a focus on enhancing understanding of the U.S. and global economies, while promoting participation from underrepresented groups.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Enhancing Mechanistic Research on Precision Probiotic Therapies (R33 Clinical Trial Optional)
$350,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2027

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research that investigates how individual biological factors, such as genetics and diet, affect people's responses to probiotic therapies, aiming to develop more effective and personalized treatments.

Education
State governments