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HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional)
$375,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2025

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small-scale pain research projects at eligible academic institutions, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and student engagement to advance understanding of pain mechanisms.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Limited Competition: Advancing the Science of Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
$350,000
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 24, 2025

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

Not Available

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
HBCU Clean Energy Education Prize Round 2
$10,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities to create or expand educational programs that engage K-12 and community college students in clean energy topics during summer or academic breaks.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): International Foreign Language Education (IFLE): Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad (FRA) Fellowship Program
$750,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2025

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. higher education institutions to support faculty members conducting research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies, with a focus on enhancing expertise in specific world regions and less commonly taught languages.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
BJA FY25 Advancing Data in Corrections Initiative
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2025

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance data management and analysis capabilities in state correctional agencies by embedding data analysts, offering training, and creating resources to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.

Law Justice and Legal Services
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
U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Pilot Fellowship Program
$545,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2025

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This program provides funding for U.S. graduate students to gain international trade experience through internships at U.S. embassies, while promoting diversity and preparing them for careers in the Foreign Commercial Service.

Business and Commerce
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

Oct 20, 2025

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
Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program
$325,000
US Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2025

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for colleges and universities to develop innovative pest management strategies that enhance food security and address environmental and health risks associated with pest control.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Short-Term Agricultural Ukrainian Fellowship Program
$250,000
US Department of Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for U.S. colleges and universities to offer short-term training in agricultural practices and biotechnology to Ukrainian professionals, enhancing their skills and knowledge for improved agricultural development in Ukraine.

Agriculture
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