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

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Discovery Research PreK-12
$50,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations for research and development projects that enhance STEM education for students from preschool to 12th grade, focusing on improving learning experiences and teacher effectiveness.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to higher education institutions and organizations to increase the number of STEM degrees awarded to underrepresented groups, including Black, Hispanic, and Native American students.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EDU Core Research
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers and educators to conduct foundational studies that improve STEM education, broaden participation in STEM fields, and develop the STEM workforce in the United States.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges, universities, and non-profit organizations to develop and improve essential infrastructure for biological research that benefits a wide range of scientific communities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research
$800,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions and nonprofit organizations in developing innovative tools and methods to advance biological research across various scientific fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Transitions to Excellence in Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Research
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for mid-career and senior researchers to transition into new areas of molecular and cellular biosciences through a sabbatical and subsequent support for establishing innovative research directions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF's Eddie Bernice Johnson Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) Initiative
$5,500,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This initiative provides funding to organizations and institutions aiming to increase diversity and inclusivity in STEM fields by supporting collaborative projects that address the participation of underrepresented and underserved groups.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Career Development Award Fellow and Resident Option
$6,720,000
US Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers and medical residents conducting impactful cancer research relevant to military health, with a focus on improving the quality of life for service members and their families.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC)
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. 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
Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CyberTraining)
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to educational institutions and researchers to develop innovative training programs that enhance the use of advanced cyberinfrastructure tools and methods, particularly for underrepresented groups in science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR): Workshop Opportunities
$200,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports workshops that enhance research collaboration and infrastructure in eligible U.S. jurisdictions, particularly focusing on inclusive participation and sustainable scientific development.

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

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions and organizations in advancing STEM education research and practices, particularly for underserved communities, by facilitating the translation and application of educational research in PreK-12 settings.

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

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting essential fieldwork in Antarctica to advance scientific understanding of the region and its global interactions, while promoting inclusivity and innovative outreach.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. 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
Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology - Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minority Serving Institutions that are Emerging Research Institutions, aiming to enhance their research capabilities and increase the graduation rates of underrepresented students in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences
$600,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 12, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. universities to improve graduate education and research training in mathematical sciences, particularly in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, while fostering collaboration and mentorship for students and postdocs.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows
$300,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers from eligible institutions to collaborate with top-tier academic, government, or industry partners, enhancing their research capabilities and career development in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships
$2,784,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This fellowship provides funding for recent PhD graduates in Earth Sciences to conduct independent research at U.S. institutions while promoting professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Arctic Research Opportunities
$50,000,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and organizations conducting interdisciplinary studies on the changing Arctic environment and its connections to other regions, with a focus on collaboration, capacity building, and inclusivity, particularly with Indigenous communities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (Arctic DDRIG) Arctic Social Sciences, Arctic System Sciences, and Arctic Observing Network
$1,250,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for doctoral students conducting research that improves our understanding of the Arctic's environmental and social changes, with a focus on interdisciplinary and community-engaged projects.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education