Grants for Researchers

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) National Institutes of Health HEAL Initiative program on integrative management of chronic pain and opioid use disorder for whole recovery, focused on health systems. Eligibility, funding amounts, and a deadline have not been published; NIH awards of this kind typically go to research institutions and health systems rather than individuals. Watch for the official funding announcement before planning an application.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program to fund University Centers for Developmental Disabilities in education, research, and service. Eligibility, funding amounts, and a deadline have not been published; as the title indicates, awards are aimed at university-based centers. Watch for the official funding opportunity before planning an application.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH forecast covers a planned UM1 cooperative agreement funding computational modeling and analysis of how genomic variation affects biological function, with clinical trials not allowed. As a forecast, specific eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet published; it is aimed at research institutions and investigators in genomics/computational biology.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program to fund a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on employer practices that lead to successful employment outcomes for people with disabilities. Eligibility, funding amounts, and a deadline have not been published; RRTC awards typically go to universities and research organizations. Watch for the official funding opportunity before planning an application.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) National Institutes of Health program focused on improving chronic conditions through inexpensive interventions. Eligibility, funding amounts, and a deadline have not been published; NIH research awards generally target universities and research institutions rather than individuals. Check the official notice when released before applying.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

Eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type, subject to NSF clarifications), but this National Science Foundation program funds crosscutting materials-research activities such as diversity and inclusion efforts, international cooperation, education, workshops, summer schools, and conferences rather than traditional research projects. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified, and program directors recommend contacting them before submitting any full proposal exceeding $50,000. Foreign organizations face the usual NSF limitations, so most awards go to U.S. institutions.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $300K–$800K

This NSF program is open to U.S. institutions of higher education and U.S. non-profit, non-academic research organizations (such as independent museums, observatories, and research labs); for-profit businesses and individuals cannot apply directly. It funds the design of novel or greatly improved research tools and methods (in bioinformatics, instrumentation, and research methods) that advance biological research broadly. Awards typically range from about $300,000 to $800,000, and the infrastructure produced must be useful to a community of researchers beyond a single team.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

Open to U.S. nonprofit research organizations (museums, observatories, labs, professional societies) and accredited two- and four-year higher-education institutions submitting on behalf of faculty; individual researchers cannot apply directly. Funds fundamental materials science research spanning nanoscale to macroscale phenomena, materials discovery, and characterization. International branch campuses face extra justification requirements, and no award amount or deadline is listed in this posting.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

GEMSSTAR is an NIH award supporting early-career physicians and surgeons (medical/surgical specialists) who want to transition into aging research; it is aimed at researchers, not general nonprofits or businesses. This listing is still in forecast status, so specific eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet finalized.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $1M–$1.5M

This NSF initiative funds research networks to advance K-12 mathematics education by combining the science of learning, education practice, and data science. It is open to U.S. institutions of higher education, U.S. non-profit non-academic research organizations, and federally recognized tribal nations; for-profit businesses and individuals cannot apply directly. Phase I awards range from about $1,000,000 to $1,500,000, and Phase II is open only to Phase I awardees.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Law & Science Program funds social-scientific research on law and on how science and technology are applied in legal contexts, and its eligibility is unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules). It supports standard and collaborative research grants as well as conference awards across many disciplines. Funding amounts are not specified here, so review the full solicitation for award size and any entity-specific requirements.

Army Contracting Command Rock Island · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Broad Agency Announcement from Army Contracting Command Rock Island intended to fund fundamental AI research. As a forecast, specific eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published, but BAAs of this kind are generally open to a wide range of research organizations, including universities, companies, and nonprofits with relevant technical capability. Applicants should watch for the official posting, since BAAs often involve a competitive white-paper or proposal process and may include restrictions related to national security or export control.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is an NIH notice of intent for a future Morris K. Udall Discovery Centers without Walls (DCWoW) opportunity for Parkinson's Disease research (RM1, clinical trial optional); no eligibility, funding, or deadline details are published yet. It is expected to target research institutions once the full opportunity is released. Check back for the formal announcement.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living program (a DRRP) would fund a knowledge-translation center for the ADA National Network on Americans with Disabilities Act implementation. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; DRRP awards typically go to universities, nonprofits, and research organizations conducting disability and rehabilitation research. Review the formal announcement for applicant requirements and award levels.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH opportunity supports novel approaches to advance precision aging and cognitive health research. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; NIH research grants of this type are typically awarded to universities, academic medical centers, and research institutions rather than individuals. Review the formal announcement for applicant requirements and award levels.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program funds fundamental, generalizable research on manufacturing systems integration, including digital integration of design and manufacturing, intelligent production systems, interoperability, and secure manufacturing communications. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to clarifications), so a broad range of applicants may qualify, though NSF research awards in practice center on universities and research organizations. Funding amounts and deadlines are not specified; investigators are encouraged to contact a program director before submitting.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Up to $600K

This NSF program (LTREB) funds long-term data collection to address questions in evolutionary biology, ecology, and ecosystem science, with awards up to about $600,000 over an initial 5-year period. Proposals may only come from U.S.-based nonprofit non-academic research organizations and accredited U.S. institutions of higher education acting for their faculty, so individuals, businesses, and foreign organizations are not eligible. Marine population/community/ecosystem research is excluded unless it focuses on evolutionary dynamics.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is an NIH notice of intent for a future Trailblazer Award for New and Early-Stage Investigators (R21, clinical trial optional); no eligibility, funding amount, or deadline has been published yet. It is expected to target early-career researchers once the formal opportunity is released. Watch NIH's site for the full announcement.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

NSF's Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences core programs fund fundamental research on molecular, subcellular, and cellular biology, and are restricted to U.S. nonprofit research organizations and accredited institutions of higher education (faculty-sponsored). General nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals are not eligible. No specific funding amount is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH R25 program supports bioengineering research education and training (BRITE); clinical trials are not allowed. Formal eligibility, funding, and deadlines are not yet posted, but R25 education awards are generally made to universities and research institutions rather than to individuals or businesses. Confirm applicant eligibility and amounts when the full announcement is released.