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

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Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

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.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Expeditions in Computing
$15,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions and their partners in conducting transformative, long-term research in computing and information science, with a focus on collaboration and broadening participation in the field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Translation and Diffusion (TD)
$7,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. educational institutions and organizations to translate and apply STEM education research in PreKโ€“12 classrooms, enhancing teaching practices and student learning.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN): Small Molecule Drug Discovery and Development of Disorders of the Nervous System (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2026

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

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.

Education
State governments
EDU Core Research
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and improve STEM education, focusing on learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development across various age groups and settings.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NDEP STEM Open NFO
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2028

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative STEM education and workforce initiatives that align with national defense priorities, targeting U.S.-based organizations, educational institutions, and consortia.

Education
Nonprofits
Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research
$18,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop innovative research tools and methods that enhance biological science and benefit the broader research community.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

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.

Education
State governments
Research Fellowship Awards
$307,500
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to early-career researchers with MDs or PhDs who are focused on advancing their studies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, under the mentorship of experienced scientists.

Health
Individuals
NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$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 grant provides financial support to early-stage postdoctoral researchers in cancer-related fields, helping them transition from mentored training to independent research careers.

Health
State governments
Cognitive Neuroscience
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

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.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Child Care Infrastructure Fund Program
$2,000,000
Oregon Business Development Department (Business Oregon)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2024

Business Oregon is offering a grant of over $1 million for the development and expansion of early learning and child care resources, prioritizing culturally specific organizations, programs expanding child care slots, and those operating in child care deserts, with funds to be used for construction, renovation, property acquisition, and planning projects related to child care infrastructure.

Education
Nonprofits
Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Basic Experimental Studies with Human Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2028

Date Added

May 13, 2025

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

Education
State governments
Litwin IBD Pioneers Initiative
$130,000
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research aimed at improving treatments for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, encouraging both new and established investigators from various fields to explore groundbreaking ideas.

Health
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and non-profit organizations in eligible jurisdictions to develop sustainable research incubators that enhance STEM research capacity and collaboration.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Project Support Grant
Contact for amount
Michigan Arts and Culture Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports specific arts and culture projects that engage the public, promote lifelong learning, and enhance community livability across various artistic disciplines in Michigan.

Arts
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC)
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 27, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance collaborative research capacity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among institutions in eligible jurisdictions, particularly focusing on partnerships that include diverse organizations like Minority-Serving Institutions and Primarily Undergraduate Institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN): Biologic-based Drug Discovery and Development for Disorders of the Nervous System (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2027

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

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.

Education
State governments
Upskill: NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program
$1,000,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial support to New Jersey employers and industry groups to train their current employees in high-demand skills, enhancing workforce competitiveness and promoting career advancement.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 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, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

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.

Education
State governments