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Emerging Mathematics in Biology
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S. higher education institutions to develop innovative mathematical methods that address significant biological questions, particularly encouraging participation from historically underrepresented groups in STEM.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Structure and Physics of the Solid Earth
$22,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S. colleges, universities, and non-profit research organizations in conducting research on Earth's structure and processes, particularly those related to geohazards like earthquakes.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Security and Preparedness
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides support for researchers studying global and national security issues, including conflict resolution and the impact of environmental stressors, to enhance understanding and develop innovative methodologies.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Individuals
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to conduct fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on projects that enhance our understanding of the region's environmental and scientific significance while ensuring inclusivity and environmental stewardship.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Faculty Early Career Development Program
$500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

This program provides funding to early-career faculty in U.S. higher education to support their innovative research and educational initiatives over a five-year period.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
National Science Foundation Translation to Practice
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. educational institutions and non-profit organizations in advancing scientific research into practical applications that address real-world challenges across various sectors, including healthcare and energy.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (FAA-COE-AJFE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities involved in a collaborative research initiative focused on developing sustainable aviation fuels and improving environmental practices in the aviation industry.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Dynamic Language Infrastructure-Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$15,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This grant provides funding to doctoral students at U.S. universities for research projects that document and preserve endangered languages and develop innovative language infrastructure.

Humanities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Multilateral Partnerships Leveraging Excellence
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

This grant provides funding for international research partnerships that tackle urgent global challenges by collaborating across multiple countries and disciplines.

Science and Technology
Unrestricted
NSF STEM K-12
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and innovative projects aimed at improving STEM education in K-12 settings, encouraging collaboration among educational institutions, non-profits, and for-profit organizations to enhance teaching and learning through emerging technologies.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Reissue of RFA-FD-22-001 - Efficient and Innovative Natural History Studies Addressing Unmet Needs in Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Optional)
$600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 8, 2028

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that investigate the natural history of rare diseases, aiming to improve medical product development and patient outcomes through collaborative studies and innovative methodologies.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
DEVCOM Analysis Center Broad Agency Announcement For Applied Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jan 4, 2028

Date Added

Jan 5, 2023

This funding opportunity is designed to support a wide range of research proposals from universities, nonprofits, businesses, and government entities that aim to advance the U.S. Army's technological capabilities and operational effectiveness.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Elucidating Immunometabolic Responses to HIV Infection that Increase TB or HBV Risk (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research aimed at understanding how changes in metabolism due to HIV infection increase the risk of tuberculosis and hepatitis B in affected individuals, encouraging innovative studies that could lead to new treatments or biomarkers.

Health
State governments
Mathematical Foundations of Digital Twins
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative research teams that combine mathematical expertise with practical applications to develop innovative digital representations of real-world systems across various fields.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program
$500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for research that explores the interactions between human behavior and environmental processes, encouraging innovative projects from universities, non-profits, and government entities to advance geographical science and benefit society.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Request for Information Trusted Partner Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This opportunity seeks academic institutions to partner with the U.S. Army in advancing research across various scientific and technical fields, focusing on collaboration to enhance military capabilities and innovation.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Electronics, Photonics and Magnetic Devices
$44,434,393
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant supports researchers developing innovative electronic, photonic, and magnetic devices to advance technologies in areas like communication, healthcare, and energy efficiency.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NEI New Innovator Award (DP2 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 25, 2026

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative early-career researchers in vision science who are pursuing groundbreaking projects that could significantly advance the field.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
$10,000,000
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for businesses, universities, and nonprofits to develop and demonstrate innovative technologies that improve environmental and energy efficiency for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Indo-Pacific Fundamental Research Collaboration Opportunities
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (U.S.AF 347 Contracting Squadron)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 30, 2027

Date Added

Sep 21, 2022

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and development projects in the Indo-Pacific region that focus on innovative science and technology relevant to defense applications.

Science and Technology
Unrestricted