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

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University Nuclear Leadership Program Scholarship and Fellowship Support
$54,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2030

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. colleges and universities for scholarships and fellowships in nuclear science and engineering, aiming to cultivate the next generation of professionals in the nuclear sector.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Physical Oceanography
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research on ocean structure and movement, inviting universities, research institutions, and nonprofits to explore topics like ocean circulation and climate dynamics.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
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
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
BRAIN Initiative: Brain Behavior Quantification and Synchronization- Next Generation Sensor Technology Development (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2027

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the development of advanced sensors and devices to better understand the connection between brain activity and behavior, inviting applications from a diverse range of organizations, including nonprofits, educational institutions, and small businesses.

Health
State governments
National Center for Construction Safety and Health Research and Translation (U54)
$5,750,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 13, 2023

This grant provides funding for organizations to conduct research and develop solutions aimed at improving safety and health for construction workers across the United States.

Health
State governments
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
Communications, Circuits, and Sensing-Systems
$2,470,673
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant supports innovative research in communication and sensing technologies, targeting engineers and scientists developing advanced systems for applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and intelligent transportation.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$249,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2028

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports dentist scientists with both clinical dental and research doctoral degrees, helping them transition from mentored postdoctoral training to independent research careers in dental, oral, and craniofacial health.

Health
Individuals
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
Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Data Analysis Resource (U24 Clinical Trials Optional)
$600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research institutions and organizations in studying the long-term effects of adolescent alcohol use on brain development and health outcomes, aiming to improve prevention strategies for alcohol use disorders.

Health
State governments
Forecast for NINDS Exploratory Grant Program in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research (P20 - Clinical Trial Optional)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research initiatives aimed at addressing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by fostering collaborations among experts in related fields.

Health
State governments
Landmarks of American History and Culture
$190,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for workshops that help K-12 educators and higher education faculty enhance their teaching of American history and culture through direct engagement with historical sites and resources.

Humanities
State governments
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
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