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Analytical and Clinical Validation of Biomarkers for Alzheimers Disease (AD) and AD-Related Dementias (ADRD) (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers and institutions to validate biomarkers that can improve the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimerโ€™s disease and related dementias, particularly in underserved populations.

Health
State governments
Automated Processes For Knowledge Discovery And Information Retrieval
$35,000,000
U.S. Department of the Air Force
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2029

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support U.S. entities, including universities, nonprofits, and businesses, in developing innovative technologies for analyzing and utilizing multi-source data to improve military decision-making and enhance national defense capabilities.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
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
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Assessment Coalition Grants)
$1,500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to coalitions of local governments and nonprofits to assess and plan the cleanup and revitalization of contaminated properties in underserved communities across the country.

Environment
State governments
Large Research Projects for Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (R01)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Agency for Health Care Research and Quality)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2021

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop and evaluate strategies to prevent and reduce healthcare-associated infections in various healthcare settings, with a focus on improving patient safety and health equity.

Health
State governments
Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Basic Experimental Studies with Human Required)
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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
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
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)
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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
NSF Research: National Facilities
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National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to research organizations for the operation of specialized national facilities that offer advanced scientific instruments and resources to support diverse research and educational initiatives across various scientific disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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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
Standardizing Data and Metadata from Wearable Devices (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the development of standardized data and metadata protocols for wearable devices to improve mental health research by enabling better data integration and analysis.

Health
State governments
Innovation Grants to Nurture Initial Translational Efforts (IGNITE): Assay Development and Neurotherapeutic Agent Identification (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$499,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2027

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers in developing assays and identifying potential neurotherapeutic agents for neurological and neuromuscular disorders, facilitating early-stage drug discovery efforts.

Health
State governments
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T32) PA-25-168
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2027

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S. institutions to develop research training programs for predoctoral and postdoctoral students in biomedical and related fields, ensuring a skilled workforce to tackle health research challenges.

Education
State governments
Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants
$48,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. organizations working to enhance the efficiency and environmental performance of coal power plants through innovative technologies and retrofitting solutions.

Energy
State governments
Foundations for Digital Twins as Catalyzers of Biomedical Technological Innovation
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions in advancing interdisciplinary research to develop digital twins and synthetic human models that can transform healthcare applications and regulatory science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Innovation Grants to Nurture Initial Translational Efforts (IGNITE): Neurotherapeutic Agent Characterization and In vivo Efficacy Studies (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$750,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2027

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers in developing and testing new neurotherapeutic agents for neurological and neuromuscular disorders through preclinical studies.

Health
State governments
Using Innovative Digital Healthcare Solutions to Improve Quality at the Point of Care (R21/R33 - Clinical Trial Optional)
$720,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Agency for Health Care Research and Quality)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research projects that develop and test digital healthcare solutions to improve the quality of care delivered to patients in various healthcare settings.

Health
State governments
Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR): Workshop Opportunities
$200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for workshops that help academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and Tribal Nations in underfunded regions collaborate on scientific research and enhance their competitiveness in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Law & Science
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary research that explores the relationship between law, human behavior, and scientific applications, targeting researchers in social sciences, law, and technology.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits