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IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 9, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to two-year colleges to develop innovative STEM education projects that enhance student success and broaden participation in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NLM Information Resource Grants to Reduce Health Disparities and Promote Health for All (G08 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 25, 2026

Date Added

Aug 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve access to reliable health information for underserved populations and their healthcare providers, emphasizing collaboration with health libraries.

Education
State governments
NIH Research Software Engineer (RSE) Award (R50 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 12, 2027

Date Added

Jul 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports full-time research software engineers at academic institutions who are working on NIH-funded projects, enabling them to develop and maintain essential software tools for biomedical and health research.

Education
State governments
Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) Program Fiscal Year 2025
$816,750
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 12, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to public housing authorities, tribal housing entities, and nonprofit organizations to hire service coordinators who help residents access resources and services that promote self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

Community Development
Public housing authorities
Tribal College Initiative Grants
$250,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 1, 2024

This program provides financial support to Tribal Colleges for improving facilities and purchasing essential equipment to enhance education and community access for Native American students.

Education
Native American tribal organizations
HEAL Initiative: Studies to Enable Analgesic Discovery (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$350,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers and institutions in developing innovative, non-addictive pain treatments through early-stage drug discovery and assay development, with a focus on alternatives to opioid therapies.

Education
State governments
Cancer Research Education Grants Program - Curriculum or Methods Development (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$150,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2027

Date Added

Sep 21, 2023

This funding opportunity supports the development of innovative educational curricula and methods in cancer research for institutions and organizations focused on training the biomedical and clinical workforce.

Education
State governments
Mitochondrial-associated Mechanisms of Neuropathological and Immunodeficient Aging in the Context of HIV and SUD (R01 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 research on how mitochondrial function and aging are affected by HIV and substance use disorders, aiming to develop targeted therapies for individuals facing these challenges.

Education
State governments
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE)
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance research capacity and collaboration in STEM fields for eligible institutions in designated U.S. states and territories, focusing on building sustainable research networks and workforce development.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 16, 2021

This funding opportunity is designed to support researchers and educational institutions in advancing superconducting qubit technology and developing training programs to enhance the national quantum workforce.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Short Courses on Innovative Methodologies and Approaches in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R25 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2027

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational programs that enhance training in innovative research methods for behavioral and social sciences, targeting a wide range of organizations including universities and nonprofits.

Education
State governments
Research Experiences and/or Mentoring Networks through Research Education to Enhance Clinician-Scientists' Participation in NIDCDs Research (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational programs that enhance the participation of clinician-scientists in research related to hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language, targeting graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career faculty.

Education
State governments
International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) (K01) Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 9, 2026

Date Added

Jan 24, 2024

This grant provides funding and protected time for advanced postdoctoral researchers and early-career faculty in the U.S. to develop their research skills and conduct health-related projects in low- and middle-income countries, with mentorship from both local and U.S. experts.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) in Human Cancers for Years 2024, 2025, and 2026 (P50 Clinical Trial Required)
$1,400,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Sep 22, 2023

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at improving the prevention, detection, and treatment of specific types of cancers through translational studies that involve human biology.

Education
State governments
Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Office-wide
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office )
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

May 10, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions and innovators to develop groundbreaking microsystems technologies that enhance national security and have potential commercial applications.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2028

Date Added

Sep 6, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative research exploring how bariatric surgery may influence cancer risk through biological mechanisms, targeting universities, nonprofits, and small businesses engaged in early-stage studies.

Education
State governments
Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences (EAR EBP)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This program provides funding for research internships, postdoctoral fellowships, and support for early-career faculty to promote engagement and diversity in Earth Sciences education and research.

Education
Nonprofits
Cancer Research Education Grants Program - Courses for Skills Development (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$300,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Sep 29, 2023

This funding opportunity supports educational programs that train healthcare professionals and researchers in advanced cancer research skills to improve patient care and outcomes.

Education
State governments
NIH Brain Development Cohorts (NBDC) Biospecimen Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 11, 2023

This opportunity provides access to valuable biospecimens from a major study on brain development in children, aimed at researchers investigating adolescent health across various institutions and organizations.

Education
State governments
White Sands Basic Research Opportunity
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC Port Hueneme - N63394)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects from eligible colleges and universities that enhance U.S. naval systems' readiness and modernization in key defense technology areas.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education