Grants for Researchers

U.S. National Science Foundation · From $300K

The NSF Ocean Drilling Program supports operations of the International Ocean Discovery Program, including running the JOIDES Resolution research drillship and related marine-geoscience science operations. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity, subject to notice clarifications), but in practice these large facility-operations awards go to major research institutions; the listing notes an award figure starting around $300,000. Funding ceiling and deadline are not specified, so review the full notice for details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH IGNITE opportunity supports early translational research to characterize therapeutic agents and conduct preclinical efficacy studies, helping move candidate treatments toward development. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet announced; these awards typically support universities, research institutions, and small businesses engaged in therapeutic development. Check the official notice of funding opportunity for eligibility and application details before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH IGNITE opportunity funds early translational research for assay development and identification of candidate therapeutic agents, supporting the earliest stage of drug discovery. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published; these awards generally support universities, research institutions, and small businesses doing therapeutic discovery. Review the official notice of funding opportunity when released to confirm eligibility and terms.

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.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

Open to any type of entity (the NSF lists eligibility as unrestricted, though awards typically go to universities and research institutions). The U.S. National Science Foundation's Security and Preparedness program funds basic, theory-driven social science research on global and national security; it does not fund applied research. The program also supports undergraduate research experiences and methodological infrastructure. No award amount or deadline is stated here.

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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) NIH funding opportunity for a "Centers without Walls" research effort on the mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRD). It is geared toward research institutions and investigators conducting collaborative, multi-site basic research on dementia. Full eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so applicants should watch for the formal announcement.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $400K–$2M

Open to any type of entity (subject to NSF clarifications), the NSF RISBS program funds creation of computational tools and data infrastructure that enable basic social and behavioral science research, including major longitudinal surveys; it does not fund a PI's own research except in service of building the infrastructure. Awards range roughly from $400,000 to $2,000,000. In practice this large-award program is best suited to research institutions building shared data resources.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Economics program supports a broad range of research on the U.S. and world economy, including econometrics, finance, labor, macroeconomics, public finance, and more, plus conferences, data collection, and Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs). Eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type per NSF rules), and the program encourages interdisciplinary work and proposals broadening participation. Note that DDRIG proposals must be submitted by a faculty member on behalf of a graduate student, not by the student directly; no specific amount or deadline is listed here.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health program (ALACRITY Research Centers) supporting research centers that accelerate the development and real-world delivery of effective treatments for youth and adults with mental illness. These center awards typically fund universities and research institutions with established mental health research infrastructure and interdisciplinary teams. 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 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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity for exploratory clinical neuroscience research on substance use disorders. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet published, so it is not currently open. Exploratory research awards of this type typically go to universities and research institutions with qualified investigators; review the full notice of funding opportunity for specific eligibility and terms when it is released.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH funding opportunity to study how immunotherapies affect central nervous system (CNS) outcomes in people with HIV, including potential benefits, challenges, and risks. It targets biomedical researchers and research institutions, not individuals outside research or general nonprofits. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity for intervention research to improve Native American health. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; NIH research grants of this type generally go to universities, research institutions, and tribal organizations rather than individuals. There may be requirements for tribal partnership or community engagement; check the official notice when it is released.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH/NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) R50 award (no clinical trials) that provides salary support for staff scientists who serve as essential research specialists rather than independent grant leaders. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet announced; R50 awards support individual clinician-scientists working within an institution's research program, so an institutional appointment is typically required. Check the official notice of funding opportunity for exact eligibility and terms before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity to operate the Administrative and Resource Center for a Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network. It is intended for research institutions with the capacity to coordinate a national practice-based research network. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published, so interested applicants should watch for the full announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity to establish a Maternal Medications and Human Milk Research Center (M2HMRC). It is not yet open, and eligibility, budget, and deadline have not been posted. NIH research-center awards generally go to universities and research institutions with established infrastructure, so this is aimed at experienced research organizations; check the full notice for specifics.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH/NEI cooperative agreement (UG1) supports collaborative clinical vision research, funding multi-site clinical studies on eye and vision conditions; clinical trials are optional. Awards of this type go to universities, academic medical centers, and clinical research institutions rather than to individuals or businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and the deadline have not yet been published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH cooperative agreement (U19, clinical trial required) for the Glioblastoma Therapeutics Network. U19 multi-project grants fund teams at research institutions and academic medical centers, not individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

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.