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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Science and Technology

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Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (LEAPS-MPS)
$250,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career faculty in the mathematical and physical sciences at institutions with lower NSF funding levels, helping them establish research programs and promote diversity in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Accelerating CO2 Conversion Technology Development and Deployment Biological, Catalytic, and Mineralization Pathways
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 11, 2025

Date Added

Jan 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for universities, businesses, and organizations to develop and implement innovative technologies that convert carbon dioxide into useful products, helping to combat climate change and promote sustainability.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Research in Basic Plasma Science and Engineering
$900,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 4, 2025

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers at universities and national laboratories in the U.S. to conduct innovative, hypothesis-driven studies in basic plasma science and engineering, focusing on understanding complex plasma behaviors and processes.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program
$800,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2025

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. colleges and universities in developing innovative curricula on documentary standards and standardization, particularly encouraging participation from community colleges and minority-serving institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES 2024: A.14 Integrated Water Field Campaign
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2025

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This program provides funding for research projects that investigate integrated water processes through field campaigns, benefiting a wide range of organizations involved in Earth science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Design for Environmental Sustainability in Computing
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 12, 2025

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This program provides funding for educational institutions and non-profit organizations in the U.S. to develop innovative computing solutions that minimize environmental impacts throughout their lifecycle.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY25 Department of the Navy (DoN) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Workforce Program
$600,000
US Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational programs that enhance STEM skills and career pathways for U.S. citizens, particularly in fields relevant to the Navy and Marine Corps.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIJ FY25 Graduate Research Fellowship
$180,000
US Department of Justice (National Institute of Justice)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2025

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S. academic institutions to support doctoral students conducting research that addresses critical issues in criminal justice, such as crime prevention and victim services.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Emerging Health Innovators (EHI) Initiative
$350,000
US Department of Health & Human Services (Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2025

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This initiative provides funding to early-career researchers and community organizations to develop innovative health solutions that address critical health challenges in local communities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nuclear Science And Engineering Consortium For Nonproliferation
$25,000,000
US Department of Energy (NNSA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 4, 2025

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $25 million for a consortium of accredited U.S. universities and national laboratories to conduct research in nuclear science and engineering, focusing on technologies to detect nuclear proliferation and enhance nuclear security.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Engineering Design and Systems Engineering
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore innovative design and systems engineering solutions through collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches that improve the creation and evaluation of engineered artifacts across various domains.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Sociology Program
$600,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers investigating human social organization and change, encouraging innovative studies on topics like social behavior, demographics, and inequality, while promoting diversity and public engagement in the field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Research: Paleo Perspectives on Present and Projected Climate
$14,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary research that explores historical climate data to improve our understanding of climate variability and its implications for future climate conditions, targeting researchers and institutions engaged in climate science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Army Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) Broad Agency Announcement
$999,999,999
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects that advance scientific and engineering knowledge to support military and civil missions, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including educational institutions, non-profits, small businesses, and minority-serving organizations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Tectonics
$500,000
NSF (National Science Foundation)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for research on the Earth's tectonic processes, supporting universities and non-profit organizations in exploring geological deformation and plate movements through various scientific methods.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Archaeology Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$25,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for doctoral students in U.S. institutions to conduct anthropologically relevant archaeological research that goes beyond the financial support typically available from their schools.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Awards
$20,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for doctoral students in U.S. universities to conduct innovative research that advances geographical knowledge and theory, focusing on the interactions between human activities and environmental processes.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Research in the Formation of Engineers
$5,600,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for research and innovative projects aimed at improving the professional development and inclusivity of engineers, particularly focusing on underrepresented groups and the integration of emerging technologies in engineering education.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Faculty Catalyst Awards
$7,500,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding to early-career faculty members transitioning from postdoctoral fellowships to tenure-track positions, supporting their research and efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions
$56,000,000
NSF (National Science Foundation)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports faculty-led research projects and collaborative experiences at predominantly undergraduate institutions, enhancing research capacity and student engagement in science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education