Grants for Researchers

U.S. National Science Foundation · From $300K

The NSF Ocean Drilling Program supports operations of the International Ocean Discovery Program, including running the JOIDES Resolution research drillship and related marine-geoscience science operations. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity, subject to notice clarifications), but in practice these large facility-operations awards go to major research institutions; the listing notes an award figure starting around $300,000. Funding ceiling and deadline are not specified, so review the full notice for details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH IGNITE opportunity funds early translational research for assay development and identification of candidate therapeutic agents, supporting the earliest stage of drug discovery. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published; these awards generally support universities, research institutions, and small businesses doing therapeutic discovery. Review the official notice of funding opportunity when released to confirm eligibility and terms.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH opportunity would fund a Translational Center to accelerate the use of digital health technology data in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) research. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been announced; NIH center awards generally support universities, medical centers, and research institutions rather than individuals or small businesses. Watch for the official notice of funding opportunity for detailed eligibility and terms.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not-yet-open) funding opportunity from the federal Administration for Community Living to support innovative projects that prevent and respond to elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; ACL discretionary grants typically go to nonprofits, government agencies, tribal organizations, and research/academic institutions. Watch for the official notice of funding opportunity for specific requirements before preparing an application.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program funds foundational robotics research and is explicitly open to any type of entity, though proposals must clearly justify the research as centered on robots and address fundamental gaps in robotics science rather than routine engineering. No specific award amount or deadline is listed. Best suited to researchers and research institutions rather than general nonprofits or businesses, despite the broad formal eligibility language.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is an NIH forecast notice for a training and outreach core (U24 mechanism) tied to the Gabriella Miller Kids First pediatric research program, not yet an open competition. The U24 mechanism funds research infrastructure/resource centers, so this targets research institutions rather than individual applicants or the general public. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity to fund controlled clinical trials studying how long-term nutritional interventions affect risk factors for age-related chronic conditions and their age of onset. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published; NIH clinical research grants generally support universities, medical centers, and research institutions with the capacity to run controlled trials. Review the official notice of funding opportunity for specific requirements when it is released.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is an NIH forecast notice signaling a planned funding opportunity for research to accelerate a hepatitis B cure in people also living with HIV, not yet an open competition. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; based on the NIH mechanism this targets, likely applicants will be research institutions and qualified investigators once the full announcement is released.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH/NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) R50 award (no clinical trials) that provides salary support for staff scientists who serve as essential research specialists rather than independent grant leaders. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet announced; R50 awards support individual clinician-scientists working within an institution's research program, so an institutional appointment is typically required. Check the official notice of funding opportunity for exact eligibility and terms before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH/NIAMS cooperative agreement to implement clinical trials in areas relevant to arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet announced; such cooperative agreements typically support universities, medical centers, and research institutions capable of conducting clinical trials, not individuals or general businesses. Check the official notice of funding opportunity for specific requirements before applying.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Interfacial Engineering program funds fundamental research on atomic- and molecular-scale interfacial phenomena to improve chemical and biochemical process efficiency, including chemical and biological separations and engineered interfaces. Eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type subject to NSF's standard rules), but in practice these awards support university and research-institution investigators; proposals should show a clear path to advancing industrial chemical processes. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified here, so check the program solicitation for current limits and proposal windows.

Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID · Amount varies

This is a forecasted CDC opportunity to strengthen global capacity to detect and respond to fungal diseases. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet announced; CDC global health cooperative agreements typically support nonprofits, universities, research institutions, and governmental or international public health organizations, and may have an international or geographic focus. Review the official notice of funding opportunity for specific eligibility and any geographic limits before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH forecast announces the planned renewal of funding for Multiple Chronic Disease Research Centers. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet published since this is only a forecast, but the program is expected to target established research institutions with existing centers rather than new or general applicants.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living DRRP opportunity (Development track) funding research and development projects to improve community living and participation for people with disabilities. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published; DRRP awards generally support universities, research institutions, and nonprofits with disability research expertise rather than individuals or businesses. Watch for the official notice of funding opportunity to confirm eligibility and terms.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH IGNITE opportunity supports early translational research to characterize therapeutic agents and conduct preclinical efficacy studies, helping move candidate treatments toward development. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet announced; these awards typically support universities, research institutions, and small businesses engaged in therapeutic development. Check the official notice of funding opportunity for eligibility and application details before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH opportunity would fund Centers for Genomics Research Capacity Building, generally aimed at research institutions seeking to expand genomics research infrastructure and training. As with other forecast listings, specific eligibility rules, award size, and deadlines have not been finalized or published yet.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH opportunity would fund a data generation and resource center for ancient DNA research applicable to modern genomics, generally intended for research institutions and scientific teams rather than general nonprofits or businesses. Eligibility, award size, and deadline have not yet been published since this is still in forecast status.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA research opportunity (U01, no clinical trials) to use real-world data and algorithmic analysis to assess post-market clinical outcomes for patients switching between therapeutically equivalent complex generic drugs and their reference drugs. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet announced; such cooperative agreements generally support universities and research institutions with relevant data and pharmacology expertise. Review the official notice when published to confirm requirements.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) National Institutes of Health opportunity under the HEAL Initiative focused on whole joint health research. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline have not yet been posted; NIH research grants like this generally go to universities and research institutions, not individuals. Review the full notice before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) National Institutes of Health opportunity to continue the Collaborative Islet Transplantation Registry (U01 mechanism; clinical trials not allowed). Eligibility, award amount, and deadline are not yet published; registry/U01 awards typically go to established research institutions and may favor the current grantee. Review the full notice before applying.