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Accelerating Research Translation
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions and certain nonprofit organizations to enhance their capacity for translating academic research into practical applications that benefit society and the economy.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
The Research on Research Security Program (RoRS)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This program provides funding for interdisciplinary research aimed at enhancing the security of U.S. research by addressing threats, developing preventative strategies, and informing policy, inviting collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and international partners.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
$12,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of research projects in measurement science and engineering, targeting universities, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovation and collaboration in areas like metrology, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Required)
$700,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that explore and address disparities in substance use and racial equity, inviting a diverse range of applicants, including universities, nonprofits, and government entities.

Education
State governments
Computational Approaches to Curation at Scale for Biomedical Research Assets (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Date Added

Oct 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions in developing innovative computational methods for automating the curation of large biomedical datasets to improve data accessibility and quality for scientific research.

Education
State governments
Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding to rural communities for the development of essential facilities like healthcare centers, schools, and public services, helping to improve the quality of life in areas with populations of 20,000 or fewer.

Community Development
City or township governments
Staff Research Program
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2030

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research between the U.S. Army's scientific staff and higher education institutions in fields like mechanical sciences, physics, and computing to advance scientific understanding and innovation.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs: No Deadline Pilot
$45,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2024

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based institutions and organizations engaged in research and education in the chemical sciences, focusing on fundamental discoveries and innovations in areas such as sustainability, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cultural Anthropology Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$25,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for doctoral students at U.S. institutions to conduct innovative research in cultural anthropology that enhances understanding of human social and cultural diversity.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)
$840,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 28, 2026

Date Added

Feb 27, 2024

This grant provides funding for junior faculty members to develop their research careers in women's health through mentorship and interdisciplinary studies, including opportunities to lead or participate in clinical trials.

Education
State governments
Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Required)
$375,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2028

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small-scale biomedical research projects at undergraduate-focused institutions, engaging students in hands-on research experiences while providing faculty with resources to conduct innovative clinical trials.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Education Programs in Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2021

This grant provides funding for universities and research institutions to offer summer internships for undergraduate students and support postdoctoral researchers in atmospheric and geospace sciences, fostering research and education in these fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The NCI Worta McCaskill-Stevens Career Development Award for Community Oncology and Prevention Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 18, 2027

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to institutions for developing newly trained clinicians into independent researchers focused on community oncology and cancer prevention, particularly in underserved populations.

Education
State governments
United States Army Research Institute For The Behavioral And Social Sciences (Ari) Broad Agency Announcement For Basic, Applied, And Advanced Scientific Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2028

Date Added

May 1, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of behavioral and social science research aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and readiness of the U.S. Army, inviting proposals from universities, nonprofits, and private organizations.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Occupational Safety and Health Training Project Grants (T03)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 29, 2026

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports academic and specialized training programs to develop a skilled workforce in occupational safety and health across the United States.

Workforce Development
State governments
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)
$450,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based institutions and organizations in conducting preparatory research to improve health outcomes in Native American communities through culturally appropriate and community-engaged interventions.

Education
State governments
Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides mid-career clinician-scientists with financial support and protected time to conduct patient-oriented research and mentor junior investigators in basic science studies involving human participants.

Education
State governments
NIDCD's Mentored Research Education Pathway for Otolaryngology Residents and Medical Students (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$499,999
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 U.S. medical students and otolaryngology residents in pursuing research education and mentorship to foster careers in biomedical and clinical research related to communication disorders.

Health
State governments
NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2025

Date Added

Aug 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to exceptional clinician scientists who contribute to the development and implementation of NCI clinical trials, ensuring their continued involvement in cancer research without being principal investigators on research project grants.

Education
State governments
Chemical Countermeasures Research Program (CCRP) Initiative: Basic Research on The Deleterious Effects of Acute Exposure to Ultra-Potent Synthetic (UPS) Opioids (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$300,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2025

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and organizations investigating the harmful effects of acute exposure to ultra-potent synthetic opioids, aiming to improve public health preparedness against chemical emergencies.

Education
State governments