Grants for Researchers

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH grant supporting global collaborative research training on non-communicable diseases and disorders across the lifespan. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; research training grants of this type typically suit universities and research institutions, often with international partners. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) National Institutes of Health program to fund Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs). Eligibility, funding amounts, and a deadline have not been published; NIH research-center awards typically go to universities and established research institutions rather than individuals. Watch for the official funding announcement before planning an application.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health research opportunity (U01 cooperative agreement, clinical trials not allowed) for preclinical validation and drug discovery targeting novel candidate targets in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It is aimed at biomedical researchers and research institutions conducting preclinical therapeutic development, not individuals or general nonprofits. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; check the official NIH notice when available.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This National Institutes of Health opportunity (NextTech, R18) funds translational development of next-generation diagnostic and therapeutic devices, and clinical trials are not allowed under this notice. It targets research institutions, academic medical centers, and similar organizations with device-development and translational research capacity, not individuals or general nonprofits. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not published here because the opportunity is forecasted; confirm requirements in the official notice before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health research opportunity (PAIRS, RP1) supporting precision approaches that combine radiation therapy with other treatments in cancer research; clinical trials are optional. Such awards typically fund researchers at universities, cancer centers, and research institutions. Detailed eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published for this cycle.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH HEAL Initiative opportunity (RM1 team-science mechanism) supporting mechanistic research to optimize therapeutic medical devices. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. RM1 team-science awards generally suit research institutions and universities assembling multi-investigator teams rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Review the full notice once released to confirm who may apply.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity to fund a Summer Institute for Research Education in Biostatistics and Data Science. Such research-education awards typically go to universities and research institutions, a narrow applicant pool. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; review the full announcement when released.

Air Force Academy · $0–$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 NIH Director's Early Independence Award (DP5, clinical trial optional), which lets exceptional junior scientists skip the traditional postdoctoral training period and launch an independent research program shortly after their doctoral or clinical degree. Candidates are nominated and supported by their host research institution, so eligibility is narrow and tied to early-career investigators at eligible institutions. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; review the official NIH notice when released.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA funding opportunity supporting novel approaches to advance therapeutic development for ultra-rare cancers. It is expected to target research institutions and organizations working in oncology drug development; full eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Interested applicants should monitor the FDA for the formal notice.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH opportunity supports research assessing the feasibility of incorporating mechanism-focused studies into multisite clinical trials of mind-and-body interventions for whole-person health restoration. Awards of this type go to universities and research institutions conducting clinical research rather than to individuals or businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and the deadline have not yet been posted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH Director's Transformative Research Award (R01, clinical trial optional), supporting bold, unconventional research with potential for major scientific impact. These awards typically go to investigators at universities and research institutions and can be large. Eligibility specifics, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so applicants should monitor for the full announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH K12 career-development award to train clinician-scientists in diabetes research (Diabetes-DOCS). It is not yet open, and eligibility, budget, and deadline have not been posted. K12 awards go to institutions (typically universities and academic medical centers) that recruit and mentor early-career scholars, rather than to individuals directly, so this is restricted to qualifying research institutions.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH program supporting Pediatric and Reproductive Environmental Health Scholars (PREHS), a career-development/training opportunity. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; scholar/training programs of this type are typically aimed at researchers at academic medical institutions. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH/Fogarty-style training grant (D43, clinical trial optional) to build leadership for U.S. investments in global health research. D43 grants fund institutions running international research training programs, typically universities, not individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This National Institutes of Health opportunity (U24, clinical trials not allowed) funds research to investigate novel therapeutic interventions and testing strategies for neurological disorders, including treating, modifying, and preventing the development of epilepsy. It targets research institutions and academic medical centers with relevant neuroscience capacity rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not published here because the opportunity is forecasted; confirm requirements in the official notice before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH program funds interdisciplinary research networks advancing biomedical research on resilience and health optimization. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. Research-network awards typically fund universities and research institutions and involve multi-institution collaborations, so eligibility is generally narrow; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility and award details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH collaborative pilot-study award supporting microphysiological systems (tissue-chip) research in type 2 diabetes. It is aimed at researchers at universities and research institutions, likely emphasizing collaborative teams; specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted. Interested teams should watch for the official NIH announcement.

National 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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH R01 research grant supporting Autism Centers of Excellence. NIH R01 awards generally go to universities, academic medical centers, and research institutions with a qualified principal investigator rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice when it becomes available.