Grants for Researchers

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH (NCCIH) opportunity is for research institutions applying to run a Clinical Coordinating Center for an investigator-initiated, multi-site Phase III+ clinical trial of natural products, using the two-phase UG3/UH3 cooperative-agreement mechanism. A matching Data Coordinating Center application must be submitted at the same time, and the work must fit NCCIH's high-priority research areas. Many U.S. institution types may apply (universities, tribal organizations, faith/community organizations, etc.), but non-U.S. organizations are not eligible to be the applicant, though foreign components are allowed. The deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH (NCCIH) opportunity is for research institutions applying to run a Clinical Coordinating Center for an investigator-initiated, multi-site Phase III+ clinical trial of mind and body interventions, using the two-phase UG3/UH3 cooperative-agreement mechanism. A matching Data Coordinating Center application must be submitted simultaneously, and the work must align with NCCIH's high-priority research areas. A wide range of U.S. institution types may apply, but non-U.S. (foreign) organizations are not eligible to apply. The deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH (NINDS) R25 program supports research education activities that enhance training of the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce; clinical trials are not allowed under this opportunity. A wide range of U.S. institution types may apply (universities, tribal organizations, faith/community organizations, etc.), but non-U.S. (foreign) organizations are not eligible to apply, though foreign components are allowed. The award amount is not specified in the listing, and the deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

NASA Headquarters · Amount varies

This NASA ROSES program supports graduate students (Future Investigators) conducting Earth and space science and technology research; proposals are submitted through an affiliated institution, and NASA generally funds only U.S. institutions. Detailed requirements are in the specific program-element PDF, so consult the NOFO for specifics. The award amount is not specified in the listing, and the deadline is July 14, 2026, within about a month.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · $1–$400K

NOAA's Ocean Technology Transition Program funds projects that move ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observing technologies from research toward operational or commercial use. Eligibility is broad, including industry, institutions of higher education, nonprofits, for-profits, and state, local, and tribal governments; federal agencies and foreign governments cannot be the prime recipient but may partner, and projects previously funded by this program are not eligible. Maximum award is up to about $400,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. National Science Foundation · From $330K

The NSF Arctic Sciences Section funds investigators at U.S. organizations to research the Arctic's changing natural environment and social and cultural systems. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), non-profit non-academic research organizations, tribal nations, and certain federal entities; for foreign collaborations only the U.S. portion is supported. The minimum noted award is about $330,000 (no stated maximum). The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $200K–$2M

The NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE: EDU) program funds projects that improve undergraduate STEM teaching and learning, open primarily to institutions of higher education and associated organizations. The program states eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to additional clarifications. Awards range from about $200,000 to $2,000,000. The deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Social Psychology Program funds theoretically grounded empirical research advancing fundamental understanding of human behavior, attitudes, and experience. The program states eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications, though work focused primarily on clinical practice or disease etiology, diagnosis, or treatment may be returned without review. The award amount is not specified in the listing, and the deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Linguistics Program funds basic research on human language, including syntax, semantics, morphology, phonetics, and phonology, and accepts research proposals, doctoral dissertation improvement awards, CAREER proposals, and conference proposals. The program states eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications, but does not fund research aimed primarily at clinical practice, applied policy, or language-instruction pedagogy. The award amount is not specified in the listing, and the deadline is July 15, 2026, within about a month.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $100K

This NIH R03 pilot opportunity is generally aimed at research institutions; eligible applicants include higher-education institutions, faith-based/community organizations, tribal governments, and other entities, but foreign (non-U.S.) organizations are not eligible to apply (foreign components of U.S. organizations may be allowed). It funds early-stage research to identify new druggable protein targets for pain as part of the NIH HEAL initiative, with awards up to about $100,000 and no clinical trials allowed. Applicants typically need research infrastructure and a named investigator. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Administration for Community Living · $970K–$975K

Eligibility is broad, including states, public and private agencies and organizations (for-profits included), institutions of higher education, and Indian tribes; foreign entities are not eligible. The program funds a Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center to research, develop, and evaluate AI-driven assistive and rehabilitation technologies for people with disabilities over a 60-month period, with awards around $970,000 to $975,000. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Office of the National Coordinator · $500K–$1M

For-profit organizations and foreign institutions may participate only as consortium members or sub-recipients, and applications submitted directly by them will not be reviewed; 501(c)(4) organizations that lobby are not eligible, so the lead applicant is effectively a domestic nonprofit, academic, or similar entity. This Office of the National Coordinator program funds innovative health IT projects to address barriers to nationwide interoperability and electronic health data exchange. Awards range from roughly $500,000 to $1 million. The application deadline is July 16, 2026, which is soon.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · $1–$250K

Eligible applicants are broad, including U.S. higher-education institutions, nonprofits, state/local/tribal governments, U.S. territories and Pacific Island institutions, and for-profit organizations; foreign researchers must apply as subawards through an eligible U.S. entity, and investigators must be employees of an eligible entity. The program funds development of point-of-use technologies to detect harmful algal bloom toxins in seafood, with projects expected around $100,000 to $250,000 per year (not to exceed $750,000 per project). The deadline is within about three weeks.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $3M–$4M

Eligibility is unrestricted and open to any type of entity, subject to clarification in the full solicitation. This NSF program funds State/Territory Coordination Hubs (one per state, DC, or territory) to accelerate AI readiness and adoption across businesses, public-serving organizations, and individuals, with awards from about $3 million up to $4 million. Because only one hub is supported per state/territory, coordination with state priorities is expected. The deadline is within about three weeks.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R21 opportunity is generally aimed at research organizations; eligible applicants include higher-education institutions, faith-based/community organizations, tribal governments, foreign organizations, and other entities. It funds HIV/AIDS research within the NIDCD mission areas (hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language), with clinical trials optional but limited to low risk; the award amount is not specified here. Applicants typically need research infrastructure and a named investigator. The deadline is within about three weeks.

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · $200K–$500K

Open to any public or private nonprofit entity. This HHS Office of Population Affairs program funds Title X family planning research grants for projects such as secondary data analyses or small applied research that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of family planning services. Awards range from roughly $200,000 to $500,000 per year. The application deadline is July 17, 2026, which is soon.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA · $200K–$230K

Eligibility is limited to a defined list: state agricultural experiment stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; federal agencies; national laboratories; private or nonprofit organizations, foundations, or corporations; individuals; or groups of two or more of these. The USDA NIFA Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program funds projects to increase children's knowledge of agriculture and improve their nutritional health. Awards range from roughly $200,000 to $230,000. The application deadline is July 20, 2026, which is soon.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA · $200K–$450K

Open to a broad list of entities: state agricultural experiment stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations or corporations; individuals; or groups of two or more of these. This USDA NIFA program supports extension and collaborative efforts to maintain and expand the national farm financial management database (FINBIN) and build farm management knowledge. Awards range from roughly $200,000 to $450,000. The application deadline is July 20, 2026, which is soon.

Centers for Disease Control-GHC · $0

This CDC global health program supports Ukraine's Ministry of Health Public Health Center in sustaining HIV testing, prevention, and treatment services amid instability, including community-based case finding, mobile services, and differentiated service delivery. Eligibility is listed very broadly, spanning governments, tribal entities, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, institutions of higher education, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations. The Year 1 award ceiling is listed as zero, though CDC anticipates roughly $10,000,000 total for Year 1 subject to available funds. The work is centered on Ukraine, which is an important practical constraint.

Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation · $0–$4M

This State Department Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund program funds projects to develop safeguards countering proliferation risks from AI-enabled chemical and biological molecular models. Eligibility includes domestic non-profit and non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, and U.S. federal government entities, but organizations must be based in the U.S. Awards run up to roughly $4 million. The U.S.-based requirement and specialized subject matter narrow the realistic applicant pool.