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EHR Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER)
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to researchers and institutions to enhance their capabilities in conducting high-quality STEM education research, focusing on improving learning environments, broadening participation, and developing the STEM workforce.

Science and Technology
Public housing authorities
NSF/CASIS Transport Phenomena Research at the International Space Station to Benefit Life on Earth
$400,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting innovative studies in transport phenomena and materials science aboard the International Space Station, with the goal of addressing challenges that benefit life on Earth.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
BRAIN Initiative: Clinical Studies to Advance Next-Generation Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human Central Nervous System (UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative clinical studies for developing advanced neural devices to treat central nervous system disorders, aimed at higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and state or local governments in the U.S.

Education
State governments
Towards a Better Understanding of the Neurological Effects of Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses (R21 - Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative research projects aimed at understanding the neurological and mental health effects of chronic illnesses linked to infections, such as Long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome, encouraging studies that explore their underlying mechanisms.

Health
State governments
Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Research Bases (UG1 Clinical Trial Required)
$73,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community hospitals and oncology practices in expanding access to cancer research and clinical trials for diverse populations, focusing on participant recruitment and insights into local care disparities.

Health
State governments
NSF Research: Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers and organizations to develop innovative technologies and methods that improve ocean science research and enhance capabilities in marine environments.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NOI to Issue Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Funding Opportunity Announcement No. DE-FOA-0003587 titled Rare Earth Elements Demonstration Facility.
$135,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2025

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the design and operation of a facility that extracts and refines rare earth elements from unconventional sources, aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains and reducing reliance on foreign materials.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 25, 2024

This program provides funding to colleges and universities in the U.S. to improve undergraduate education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through innovative teaching practices and institutional changes.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
InteRFAcial Engineering
$3,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 5, 2023

This grant provides funding for researchers to explore and develop innovative solutions related to interfacial phenomena and engineering, with a focus on improving chemical and biochemical processes in industry.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Energy, Power, Control, and Networks
$4,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative research in advanced control systems, energy integration, and adaptive technologies, targeting researchers and institutions focused on improving energy efficiency, resilience, and decision-making in networked systems.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
$155,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 19, 2026

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

This program provides funding for colleges and universities to engage undergraduate students in hands-on research experiences across various scientific fields, with a focus on supporting those from underrepresented backgrounds and institutions with limited STEM opportunities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2030

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support universities, research institutes, and businesses in developing innovative technologies to enhance soldier performance and address future military challenges.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs - RFA-PS-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 grant provides funding opportunities for a wide range of organizations, including state governments, universities, and nonprofits, to develop and implement innovative projects focused on preventing injuries and improving community health.

Health
State governments
Continuation or Revision of NIDCR Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UH3 Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 6, 2028

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports ongoing clinical trials aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental, oral, and craniofacial diseases, encouraging applications from a wide range of eligible institutions and organizations.

Health
State governments
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research Grant for Defense and Engineering Innovation
Contact for amount
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support innovative prototype projects in military and civil engineering, targeting nontraditional defense contractors, traditional defense contractors, and nonprofit research institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
$1,150,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions and organizations in conducting research and projects that enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and food security across various critical areas in agriculture and food sciences.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Small Research Grant Program for the Next Generation of Researchers in AD/ADRD Research (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
$100,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early-stage and established researchers new to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, providing up to $100,000 for innovative pilot studies that address critical challenges in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care.

Health
State governments
Forecast to Renew the Funding Opportunity Announcement for Multiple Chronic Disease Research Centers Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Required)
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 26, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in coordinating research efforts to address multiple chronic diseases and reduce health disparities, particularly in underserved communities.

Health
State governments
BRAIN Initiative: Theories, Models and Methods for Analysis of Complex Data from the Brain (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$350,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development of innovative computational tools to analyze complex brain data, inviting a diverse range of researchers and organizations to enhance our understanding of neural circuits and their functions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Geometric Analysis
$8,800,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2025

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This program provides funding for researchers in mathematics to advance knowledge in geometric analysis and related fields through research projects, conferences, and educational events.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits