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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

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

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
Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants
$50,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and teams in advancing studies and projects in astronomy and astrophysics, including observational, theoretical, and educational initiatives.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Young Faculty Award (YFA) 2026
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Defense Sciences Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides funding and mentorship to early-career U.S. researchers in academia or non-profit institutions to develop innovative solutions addressing national security challenges for the Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Research on Research Security Program
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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
Area Development Program
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U.S. Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local communities in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development.

Community Development
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)
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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)
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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
CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
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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
BRAIN Initiative: Production and distribution facilities for brain cell type-specific access reagents (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$2,400,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Feb 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of facilities that will produce and distribute specialized brain cell access tools for neuroscience researchers, enhancing the study of neural circuits across various species.

Education
State governments
Pragmatic Trials across the Cancer Control Continuum (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the development and testing of cancer-related interventions through real-world clinical trials, particularly targeting diverse populations and addressing health disparities in the United States.

Education
State governments
2025 Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) NOFO
$1,500,000
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA Johnson Space Center)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based universities, non-profits, and laboratories in conducting research to enhance astronaut health and performance during long-duration space missions, particularly for exploration to the Moon and Mars.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers conducting Antarctic studies that do not require fieldwork, focusing on remote sensing, modeling, and laboratory analysis to enhance understanding of the region's environmental and global significance.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - 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 funding opportunity provides salary support and dedicated research time for early-career scientists to advance their research careers without leading independent clinical trials.

Education
State governments
Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN): Biologic-based Drug Discovery and Development for Disorders of the Nervous System (U44 Clinical Trial Optional)
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2027

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S. small businesses for developing biologics-based therapies aimed at treating neurological and neuromuscular disorders.

Education
Small businesses
Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 7, 2027

Date Added

May 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to support professionals with quantitative science backgrounds in transitioning to independent research careers focused on health and disease.

Education
State governments