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NINDS Research Education Opportunities (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports national neuroscience education programs that provide hands-on research experiences and training for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty to enhance the biomedical research workforce.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIDA Research Education Program for Clinical Researchers and Clinicians (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$350,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2027

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational programs aimed at training clinicians and clinical researchers in substance use and substance use disorder research to enhance their skills and research experiences.

Education
State governments
Revision Applications for Validation of Biomarker Assays Developed Through NIH-Supported Research Grants (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$150,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers with active NCI R01 grants to validate and enhance existing cancer biomarker assays, facilitating their clinical use and improving cancer detection and treatment strategies.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience
$250,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2025

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This program provides funding for collaborative research projects that use computational methods to explore and understand brain function, targeting interdisciplinary teams from U.S. and international institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
A Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise
$250,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers and institutions to analyze and improve the biomedical research system, promoting innovation and a diverse scientific workforce.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Resource-Related Research Projects for Development of Models and Related Materials for Studying Human Health and Diseases (R24 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2026

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports diverse organizations in developing and improving biological models and resources to advance research on human health and diseases affecting multiple organ systems.

Health
State governments
Mitochondrial-associated Mechanisms of Neuropathological and Immunodeficient Aging in the Context of HIV and SUD (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early-stage research on how mitochondrial dysfunction affects aging and immune health in individuals with HIV who use addictive substances, aiming to uncover potential therapeutic strategies.

Education
State governments
Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for research on the upper atmosphere, encouraging innovative studies that integrate various scientific disciplines and promote participation from diverse institutions and early career scientists.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Role of Defective Proviruses in HIV Persistence (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers investigating how defective HIV proviruses contribute to the persistence of the virus in individuals on antiretroviral therapy, with a focus on improving understanding and treatment strategies for HIV.

Health
State governments
Cutting-Edge Basic Research Awards (CEBRA) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
$150,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2026

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at understanding and addressing substance use disorders, encouraging both established and new researchers to explore groundbreaking ideas and methods in addiction science.

Education
State governments
NINDS Exploratory Clinical Trials for Small Business (R43/R44 Clinical Trial Required)
$1,972,828
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2026

Date Added

Nov 27, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses in the U.S. for conducting early-phase clinical trials of innovative treatments for neurological disorders.

Health
Small businesses
Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports fundamental scientific and engineering research that aligns with the needs of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, targeting academic institutions, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovations with potential military and industrial applications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (ACC APG - Natick)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2030

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and technological solutions for next-generation soldier technologies, targeting universities, nonprofit research institutions, and commercial firms, excluding government organizations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Copy of Integrative Neuroscience Initiative on Alcoholism (INIA) Consortia Administrative Resource Core (U24) (Clinical Trial Optional)
$1,200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects focused on understanding the brain and body mechanisms that contribute to excessive alcohol consumption and Alcohol Use Disorder, encouraging innovative approaches and partnerships among researchers.

Health
State governments
Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs - RFA-IP-18-000
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2025

Date Added

Oct 20, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and community programs focused on preventing and controlling injuries, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including state and local governments, universities, nonprofits, and small businesses.

Health
State governments
NEI Collaborative Clinical Vision Research Project: Coordinating Center Grant (UG1 Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2026

Date Added

May 26, 2023

This funding opportunity supports organizations conducting large-scale clinical trials focused on innovative treatments for vision disorders, ensuring effective management and oversight of the research process.

Health
State governments
Mechanism for Time-Sensitive Substance Use Research (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
$275,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2027

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that urgently address emerging substance use issues, such as spikes in drug overdoses or changes in drug policies, with a focus on collaboration between researchers and public partners.

Education
State governments
Innovation Grants to Nurture Initial Translational Efforts (IGNITE): Development and Validation of Model Systems to Facilitate Neurotherapeutic Discovery (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

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research institutions and organizations to develop and validate innovative model systems that can improve the discovery of new treatments for neurological and neuromuscular disorders.

Health
State governments
Technology Development Research for Establishing Feasibility and Proof of Concept (R21 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Nov 15, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that develop new technologies in biomedical research, specifically targeting untested concepts with the potential to address significant challenges in the field.

Health
State governments
CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2029

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. organizations in advancing research and commercialization of microelectronics and related technologies to strengthen domestic innovation and supply chains.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses