Grants for Researchers

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

NSF's Engineering Design and Systems Engineering program funds fundamental research on design science and systems science, covering topics such as design optimization, robotics, and design cognition. Eligibility is unrestricted among standard NSF applicant categories, effectively meaning research institutions and research-focused organizations. No specific award amount is listed for this solicitation.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open), limited-competition NIH Small Grant Program tied to the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program, with clinical trials optional. Because it is a limited competition, eligibility is typically restricted to existing CTSA hub institutions or their affiliated investigators, not the general public. Award amounts and deadlines have not been posted; review the official notice when released to confirm whether your institution is eligible.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity to fund Laboratory Centers supporting the HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Networks, providing specialized laboratory infrastructure and services for network clinical trials. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; such center awards are normally restricted to institutions with established clinical-trial laboratory capacity, not individuals or general nonprofits. Wait for the official notice to confirm eligibility and funding terms.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) opportunity from the Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity related to the NFRP (Neurofibromatosis Research Program) outreach and invitation for response, which is part of the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted; DoD medical research awards typically support investigators at universities, research institutions, and similar organizations. Wait for the official notice for exact eligibility and submission requirements.

Air Force Academy · Up to $99M

The U.S. Air Force Academy uses this Broad Agency Announcement to fund research that supports cadet learning, faculty development, and Air Force mission needs across diverse fields such as hypersonics, cybersecurity, spatial disorientation, athletic performance, and homeland defense. It is open to non-government firms and partners (universities, businesses, and other non-federal entities); federal agencies are not eligible and should pursue internal government channels instead. The stated award range is very broad (from $0 up to about $99 million), so funding varies widely by project, and applicants typically begin by submitting a white paper.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) National Institutes of Health program to fund Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR), which provide shared infrastructure and core services to support coordinated HIV/AIDS research at institutions with substantial existing NIH HIV funding. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been posted yet; programs like this are normally limited to universities and research institutions with established HIV research portfolios, not individuals or general nonprofits. Wait for the official notice for exact requirements before planning an application.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The National Science Foundation's Infrastructure Systems and People program funds fundamental, often interdisciplinary research on the design, operation, monitoring, and resilience of infrastructure systems (physical, organizational, and operational) under normal and extreme conditions such as natural disasters and disruptions. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, though NSF research proposals are in practice submitted by universities, eligible nonprofit research organizations, and similar entities rather than individuals. Award amounts and deadlines are not specified here; consult the official solicitation for budget and submission details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH P50 center grant (clinical trial optional) to fund Specialized Alcohol Research Centers, which support coordinated, multi-component alcohol research with shared cores at a single institution. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; P50 center awards are normally limited to institutions with substantial existing alcohol research capacity rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Wait for the official notice for exact eligibility and budget details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is an NIH funding opportunity still in forecast status for R01 research grants studying how environmental exposures affect gut-brain signaling in neurological conditions; typically such awards go to researchers and research institutions. Full eligibility rules, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published, so applicants should watch for the formal Notice of Funding Opportunity before preparing a proposal.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH funding opportunity supports Stage I dementia care and caregiver support intervention research, intended for research institutions developing early-stage behavioral interventions. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published since the announcement is still in forecast status.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecast notice for a future NIH funding opportunity supporting Martin Delaney Collaboratories for HIV Cure Research; no eligibility, description, funding amount, or deadline has been published yet. HIV cure researchers and research institutions should watch for the formal NOFO, which historically funds large multi-institution collaborative teams.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH forecast announces a planned funding opportunity supporting ClinGen Genomic Curation Expert Panels, which curate evidence on genetic variants. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet published since this is only a forecast notice; it is expected to target research institutions and genomics experts.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity to fund Centers for Structural Biology of HIV and other Infectious Diseases, supporting multi-investigator centers that use structural biology to study HIV and other pathogens. It is aimed at established research institutions able to run a center with shared resources and multiple projects. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) NIH Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence: Development Phase (COBRE-D) opportunity, which builds biomedical research capacity and supports early-career investigators, typically in IDeA-eligible states with historically lower NIH funding. These center awards go to research institutions and carry geographic eligibility limits tied to the IDeA program. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted; applicants should confirm whether their state qualifies.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) NIH BRAIN Initiative opportunity (U01) supporting research that uses invasive neural recording and stimulating technologies in the human brain, with basic experimental studies involving humans required. It is aimed at research institutions and investigators with access to human neurosurgical or implanted-device populations. Eligibility specifics, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; this involves human-subjects research, which carries added regulatory requirements.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity supporting feasibility studies that inform the design of future clinical trials, helping investigators gather preliminary data before launching a full trial. It is aimed at research institutions and investigators planning clinical research. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $25K–$1.2M

Open to U.S.-based nonprofit non-academic organizations (such as independent museums, observatories, research labs, and professional societies tied to research/education) and to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education acting for their faculty. NSF's Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research (Capacity) Program funds building or scaling shared research infrastructure in three areas — cyberinfrastructure, biological collections, and biological field stations/marine laboratories — with awards ranging from about $25,000 up to $1.2 million. It excludes instrumentation (use the MRI program) and infrastructure built for a single project or lab; resources are expected to be openly accessible and serve a broad research community.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is an NIH forecast for a future Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Data and Coordinating Center opportunity (U24, clinical trials not allowed); no eligibility, funding amount, or deadline has been published yet. It is expected to target research institutions once the formal notice is released.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

NSF's Combustion and Fire Systems program funds fundamental research on combustion science and fire behavior to support clean energy, pollution reduction, and public safety. Eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type per NSF's standard rules), but no specific funding amount or deadline is listed in this record, so applicants should consult the full NSF solicitation for award size and submission windows.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecast notice for a future NIH UG3/UH3 award under the Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet) Technology Projects initiative; no eligibility, description, funding amount, or deadline has been published yet. This is a specialized, technology-development research award likely aimed at institutions with relevant lab infrastructure once the full NOFO is released.