Grants for Researchers
1,018 open opportunities. Open federal research funding for universities, research institutions, and individual investigators — with plain-English eligibility, deadlines, and award sizes.
Resource and Capacity Building to Advance the Science of Aggression across Species and Disciplines (R24 Clinical Trial Optional)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This forecasted NIH R24 award funds resource and capacity-building infrastructure to advance the science of aggression research across species and disciplines, intended for research institutions. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline have not yet been published.
ResearchersNarrow eligibilityClinical Trials and Ancillary Studies Conducted within NIH-Funded Clinical Trial Research Networks (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Required)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted NIH opportunity (UG3/UH3 cooperative agreement) supporting clinical trials and ancillary studies conducted within existing NIH-funded clinical trial research networks. Clinical trials are required. The full announcement is not yet posted, so eligibility, amounts, and deadlines are unavailable; these awards generally go to institutions already participating in NIH research networks, which limits eligibility. Watch for the formal NOFO.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityPRIMED-AI: Validation Center (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) 
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted NIH opportunity (PRIMED-AI Validation Center, U54 cooperative agreement) that has not yet opened, so eligibility, funding, and deadlines are not published. U54 center awards typically go to research institutions and are large, multi-component grants. Clinical trials are not allowed under this program; wait for the full announcement for specifics.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityLarge awardResearch on the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genomics
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted NIH opportunity supporting research on the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of genomics. The full announcement has not been posted, so eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet available; ELSI awards typically go to universities and research institutions. Wait for the formal NOFO for specific eligibility and application requirements.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityMinor Use Minor Species Development of Drugs (R01)
ForecastedNo deadline listedFood and Drug Administration · Amount varies
This is a forecasted FDA research opportunity (R01) supporting development of drugs for minor uses and minor animal species. The full announcement has not been posted, so eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet available; R01 awards typically go to research institutions and investigators. Wait for the formal NOFO for specific requirements.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityForecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Cancer Epidemiology Cohorts: Building the Next Generation of Research Cohorts (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecast notice for a future NIH U01 funding opportunity to build the next generation of cancer epidemiology research cohorts; no eligibility, description, funding amount, or deadline has been published yet. Cancer epidemiology researchers and research institutions should watch for the formal NOFO.
ResearchersLife and Environments Through Time
No deadline listedU.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
The National Science Foundation's Life and Environments Through Time program funds research on the origin and evolution of Earth's climate, environments, life, and sedimentary record from the Archean to the Holocene. Only non-profit non-academic organizations (such as independent museums and research labs in the U.S.) and accredited two- and four-year institutions of higher education acting for their faculty may apply; for-profit businesses and individuals are not eligible applicants. Funding to international branch campuses of U.S. institutions requires special justification; no award range or deadline is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsNarrow eligibilityGeospace Cluster
No deadline listedU.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
The National Science Foundation's Geospace Cluster funds fundamental research on Earth's near-space environment and the Sun-Earth system, including aeronomy, magnetospheric physics, and solar-terrestrial physics using ground- or space-based observations, modeling, and lab work. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), but in practice NSF research awards go primarily to universities and research organizations. No specific award ceiling or deadline is stated; check the full solicitation for any eligibility clarifications.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsBroad eligibilityCritical Path Public Private Partnerships Clinical Trials Optional
ForecastedNo deadline listedFood and Drug Administration · Amount varies
This is a forecasted FDA opportunity supporting Critical Path public-private partnerships, with clinical trials optional. The full announcement has not been posted, so eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet available. These programs typically involve research institutions, nonprofits, and consortia; wait for the formal NOFO for specific requirements.
ResearchersNonprofitsNarrow eligibilityLimited Competition: Biospecimen Banks to support NCI National Clinical Trials Network Biospecimen Banks (NCTN Biobanks) and the NCI Early-Phase and Experimental Clinical Trials Biospecimen Bank (EET Biobank) (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted, limited-competition NIH opportunity (U24 cooperative agreement) to support biospecimen banks for the NCI National Clinical Trials Network and the Early-Phase and Experimental Clinical Trials biobank. Because it is a limited competition, eligibility is restricted to specific invited or existing institutions rather than open to all applicants; full details, amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted. Clinical trials are not allowed under this program.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityGenomic and Biologic Therapies for ADRD (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted NIH opportunity (U01 cooperative agreement) for genomic and biologic therapies targeting Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), with clinical trials optional. The full announcement is not yet published, so eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are unavailable; U01 awards generally go to universities and research institutions. Watch for the formal NOFO before preparing an application.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityHigh-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
No deadline listedU.S. National Science Foundation · Up to $35K
The NSF High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology (HRRBAA) program gives small awards to assess the feasibility of high-risk anthropological research projects, often in remote or difficult settings, with results meant to inform a fuller proposal later. Eligibility is unrestricted across NSF's standard applicant types, but investigators must first contact the cognizant NSF program director to confirm the work qualifies as high-risk. Awards are small, up to about $35,000, and no fixed deadline is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilitySmall awardInfrastructure for Population Dynamics Research Program (iPOP)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is an NIH forecast notice for the Infrastructure for Population Dynamics Research Program (iPOP), which funds shared research infrastructure rather than individual studies, so it targets research institutions and consortia. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet.
ResearchersNCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted National Cancer Institute (NIH) Research Specialist Award (R50, clinical trial not allowed) that provides stable salary support for core and laboratory-based scientists working within research programs. It is aimed at individual research staff scientists at research institutions rather than at organizations, individuals outside research, or businesses. Eligibility details, award amount, and deadline have not yet been posted.
ResearchersIndividualsNarrow eligibilityHIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Network Clinical Trials Units
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health opportunity to fund Clinical Trials Units within the HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Networks, supporting institutions that conduct HIV/AIDS clinical research. It is aimed at research institutions and academic medical centers with established clinical trial infrastructure, not general nonprofits, businesses, or individuals, and such awards are typically large. Eligibility details, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityLarge awardSingle Source for Establishing Pilot/Opportunity program for AI Models to Accelerate Diabetes Research (U24- Clinical Trials not allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health opportunity (single-source, U24, clinical trials not allowed) to establish a pilot/opportunity program supporting AI models that accelerate diabetes research. Because it is identified as single source, it is directed at a specific intended recipient organization rather than open competition. Eligibility details, award amount, and deadline have not yet been published.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityCenters of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health opportunity to fund Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS), supporting interdisciplinary genomics research centers. It is aimed at research institutions able to assemble multidisciplinary teams, not individual applicants or general organizations, and center awards of this type are typically large and highly competitive. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityLarge awardPRIMED-AI: Multi-use Framework Playbooks (UG3 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health funding opportunity (PRIMED-AI Multi-use Framework Playbooks, UG3, clinical trial not allowed) supporting research to develop reusable AI/data frameworks. It is intended for research institutions and investigators rather than general nonprofits or businesses, and the 'clinical trial not allowed' designation limits the scope of supported work. Eligibility details, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityExtracellular Vesicle Therapeutics for Regenerative Medicine (ExTReMe)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is an NIH forecast notice for research on extracellular vesicle therapeutics for regenerative medicine (ExTReMe), not yet an open competition. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; likely applicants will be research institutions once the full announcement is released.
ResearchersCondensed Matter and Materials Theory
No deadline listedU.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
The NSF Condensed Matter and Materials Theory (CMMT) program funds fundamental theoretical and computational research on hard and soft materials and materials phenomena, including data-centric and machine-learning approaches. Eligible applicants are limited to U.S. institutions of higher education and U.S. non-profit, non-academic research organizations such as museums and research laboratories; for-profit firms and individuals cannot submit. No specific award amount or deadline is listed, and there are limits on the number of proposals per principal investigator.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNonprofitsNarrow eligibility
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What grants can researchers apply for?
UseGrants currently lists 1,018 open grant opportunities that researchers are eligible to apply for, each summarized in plain English with its eligibility, deadline, and award amount. The feed covers federal Grants.gov programs plus state grant portals, normalized into one place.
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