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Arctic Research Opportunities
$666,666
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides funding for U.S.-based researchers to study various aspects of the Arctic, including its natural and social sciences, and encourages collaboration with Indigenous communities to address environmental and cultural changes in the region.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2027

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This grant provides financial support to promising postdoctoral researchers in cancer-related fields, helping them transition to independent faculty positions through a structured mentorship and research development program.

Education
State governments
Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2028

Date Added

Sep 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers investigating how bariatric surgery influences cancer risk through biological mechanisms, encouraging studies that go beyond weight loss to explore long-term health effects.

Education
State governments
NCATS Translational Science Education and Training Challenge
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This initiative provides cash prizes to U.S.-based educational programs that effectively train diverse individuals in translational science, helping to accelerate the development of health solutions.

Education
Individuals
FY25 ONR Office Of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Education and Workforce Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to a variety of organizations to enhance STEM education and workforce development initiatives, aiming to increase student engagement and proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clinical and Translational Science Award (UM1 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 28, 2027

Date Added

Sep 5, 2024

This funding opportunity supports medical research institutions in developing collaborative hubs to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into effective treatments and address health disparities through innovative research and training programs.

Health
State governments
Battery Network Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense (DoD)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects that improve defense logistics, supply chain resilience, and operational readiness for organizations aligned with national security objectives.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Cellular and Biochemical Engineering
$3,350,043
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to advance engineering solutions in cellular and biochemical processes, focusing on innovative biomanufacturing technologies and interdisciplinary projects that address significant scientific challenges.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based organizations to develop and sustain open-source ecosystems that support community-driven innovations in science and technology.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Chemical Oceanography
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers at U.S. colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations to study marine chemistry and its impact on global environmental processes.

Science and Technology
State governments
Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research (PACER)
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

May 10, 2043

Date Added

Jul 26, 2023

This grant provides funding for research and development of innovative aerospace technologies to improve military air vehicle performance and capabilities.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
NINDS Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) for Training of Postdoctoral Fellows (F32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 9, 2026

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early-career scientists in neuroscience by providing training and resources to help them become independent researchers through innovative projects and mentorship.

Health
State governments
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that develop and test culturally relevant health interventions to improve health outcomes in Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, emphasizing community engagement and sustainability.

Health
State governments
Pilot Projects Investigating Understudied Proteins Associated with Rare Diseases (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$100,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2027

Date Added

Oct 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers to explore and generate preliminary data on understudied proteins linked to rare diseases, with a focus on enhancing knowledge and tools for future studies.

Health
State governments
DoWs Energy, Installations, and Environment Innovation Partners Programs
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2027

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of public and private entities in developing innovative projects that promote environmental sustainability and resilience on military installations across the United States.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Investigator Initiated Innovation in Computational Genomics and Data Science (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 7, 2027

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers to develop innovative computational tools and methods that enhance genomic research and data science, with a focus on broad applications to improve human health.

Education
State governments
Fluid Dynamics
$9,175,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and advance the science of fluid dynamics, focusing on innovative methods and applications that can benefit society and industry.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NINR Mentoring Resources and Activities
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that provide mentoring and career development for nurse scientists to enhance their professional growth and increase the number of nurse researchers with NIH-funded projects.

Health
County governments
Air Dominance Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
$750,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Munitions Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2029

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant invites innovative research proposals from organizations and companies focused on developing advanced technologies to enhance U.S. air combat capabilities and ensure air dominance.

Science and Technology
State governments
Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for ORIP Special Emphasis Research Career Award (SERCA) K01 Recipients (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$75,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 7, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to veterinary scientists who have received a specific career development award, helping them transition to independent research by enabling small-scale projects that build on their existing work.

Health
State governments