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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
Administrative Supplements to Existing NIH Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Parent Admin Supp Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2028

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides additional financial support to current NIH grant recipients for unforeseen expenses necessary to complete their existing research projects without expanding their original scope.

Health
State governments
Biological Anthropology Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$25,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to doctoral students in biological anthropology to enhance their dissertation research projects through various methodologies and approaches.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$125,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2028

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to full-time faculty at eligible colleges and universities with limited research funding to help them establish independent research careers and engage students in biomedical science research.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
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
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative and high-risk research projects in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical fields, aimed at early-stage discoveries and methodologies that could lead to significant advancements.

Health
State governments
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
Transitions to Excellence in Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Research
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for mid-career and senior researchers to transition into new areas of molecular and cellular biosciences through a sabbatical and subsequent support for establishing innovative research directions.

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

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to help postdoctoral researchers transition to independent faculty positions by supporting their career development and research efforts.

Education
State governments
Education Support Program
$1,000
State Justice Institute (SJI)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for full-time judges and court managers to access professional development courses that enhance their skills and knowledge, helping to overcome budget constraints.

Education
Individuals
HEAL Initiative: Pain Research Enhancement Program (PREP) (R15 Clinical Trial Optional)
$375,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small-scale, interdisciplinary pain research projects at eligible institutions, focusing on innovative studies related to various types of pain while promoting student involvement and collaboration with other research entities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Research on Research Security Program
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding initiative supports interdisciplinary research to enhance understanding of security threats and effective practices for protecting the U.S. research enterprise, targeting researchers, security professionals, and scholars.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 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 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to early-career researchers transitioning from postdoctoral positions to independent faculty roles, supporting their basic experimental studies involving human participants.

Education
State governments
Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 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 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers with doctoral degrees to conduct basic experimental studies involving human participants, helping them develop their research skills and work towards independence in health-related fields.

Education
State governments
Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary (APS 2025)
$24,999
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to France)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government bodies in the U.S. and France to create projects that celebrate the historical and cultural ties between the two nations in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

International Development
Nonprofits
Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to explore and improve the processes of scientific discovery, communication, and its impact on society, with a focus on innovative and inclusive approaches.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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 grant provides funding to mid-career clinicians to focus on patient-oriented research and mentor junior researchers, allowing them to dedicate a portion of their time to advancing clinical studies and developing new investigators in the field.

Education
State governments