Grants for Researchers

National Institutes of Health · Up to $1.5M

This NIH (NIDDK) U24 cooperative agreement funds continuation of the Cardiovascular Repository for Type 1 Diabetes (CaRe-T1D) Resource Center, supporting human cardiovascular tissue research. This is a single-source opportunity: only the University of Florida is eligible to apply, so no other organization qualifies. Foreign organizations and foreign components are not eligible, and clinical trials are not allowed under this mechanism. The stated maximum is about $1.5 million.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

NSF's Windows on the Universe multi-messenger astrophysics (WoU-MMA) program supports research coordinating, observing, or interpreting astrophysical sources across electromagnetic waves, high-energy particles, and gravitational waves. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications in the solicitation. No specific award amount is stated. Proposals should be directed to the relevant participating NSF programs.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Rare Cancers Research Program Concept Award supports highly innovative, untested, potentially groundbreaking novel concepts in rare cancers. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications. Preliminary data are not required, and the review is blinded, so identifying the PI, collaborators, or their organizations in the application is prohibited and will result in rejection. No specific award amount is stated.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Amount varies

This NOAA Fisheries Broad Agency Announcement solicits proposals for special projects aligned with the agency's strategic plan and mission goals. It's broadly open to universities, nonprofits, businesses, individuals, and tribal/state/local governments, and even foreign organizations, though federal agencies can't apply directly. Applicants should route submissions to the correct NOAA Line Office BAA rather than this general notice. The deadline is September 30, 2026.

Office of Naval Research · Amount varies

The Office of Naval Research's FY25 Long Range BAA solicits proposals for science and technology projects advancing Navy and Marine Corps operations. Eligibility is broad: responsible sources from academia, industry, and the research community worldwide may apply, and both small and large businesses are encouraged; HBCUs and minority institutions are encouraged but have no set-aside. Federally Funded R&D Centers and government laboratories are not eligible to receive awards directly, though some teaming arrangements are allowed. No specific award amount is stated.

DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Amount varies

This NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) Broad Agency Announcement invites applications for special projects aligned with NOAA's strategic plan and mission. Eligibility is broad and includes higher-education institutions, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations and governments, individuals, and state, local, and tribal governments, though eligibility for a given activity depends on NOAA's statutory authority. Federal organizations are generally outside the scope. No award amount is provided, and as a BAA this describes a general framework rather than a single defined award; review the announcement for specifics.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) ALS Research Program Pilot Clinical Trial Award supports rapid implementation of phase 1 to small-scale phase 2 trials affecting ALS treatment or management. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications. Applications must address biomarker-driven interventions or clinical care, incorporate community collaboration, and include a regulatory strategy and transition plan. No specific award amount is stated.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $2.2M

This NIH (NIDDK) U24 cooperative agreement funds continuation of the Integrated Islet Distribution Program, which supplies human islets to diabetes researchers. It is a single-source opportunity: only the PI/PDs associated with the prior award to Beckman Research Institute/City of Hope are eligible, so no other organization qualifies. Foreign organizations and foreign components are not eligible, and clinical trials are not allowed. The stated maximum is about $2.2 million.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $500K–$2.5M

NSF's EDU Core Research (ECR:Core) program supports fundamental research advancing knowledge of STEM learning, broadening participation, and STEM workforce development for learners of all ages in formal and informal settings. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications in the solicitation. Funding has three levels: up to $500,000 (Level I), up to $1.5 million (Level II), and up to $2.5 million (Level III), with project durations of three to five years.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Ovarian Cancer Investigator-Initiated Research Award supports high-impact research from basic laboratory through translational work, excluding clinical trials. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications. Preliminary data are required, and a Partnering PI option allows two investigators to work synergistically on a single project. No specific award amount is stated; review the full opportunity for requirements.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Ovarian Cancer Pilot Award supports research exploring innovative concepts or theories that could expand or modify current thinking in ovarian cancer. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications. Innovation is central; preliminary data are not required but allowed. A blinded pre-application screening means no PI, collaborator, or organization identifying material should be included at that stage. No specific award amount is stated.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Academy Early-Career Investigator Award supports junior clinical trialists through a virtual academy providing mentoring, networking, and training to run ovarian cancer clinical trials. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications, but the award targets Early-Career Investigators within 12 years of their last postdoctoral or fellowship position who must commit at least 25% effort. Preliminary data are required. No specific award amount is stated.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Ovarian Cancer Academy Early-Career Investigator Award supports junior faculty through a virtual academy offering mentoring, networking, and collaboration alongside ovarian cancer research. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications, but the award is aimed at Early-Career Investigators who must participate in monthly webinars and annual workshops with a designated mentor. No specific award amount is stated; this is a career-development-oriented mechanism.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $500K

This NIH (NIDCD) U01 cooperative agreement funds high-risk clinical trials developing in vivo high-resolution imaging technologies for the living human inner ear; a clinical trial is required for this mechanism. Eligible applicants include a broad range of domestic and foreign organizations such as higher-education institutions (including minority-serving institutions), tribal governments, faith-based or community organizations, and U.S. territories. The stated maximum is about $500,000. A multidisciplinary team approach is encouraged; review the RFA for full eligibility details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH HEAL Initiative U24 cooperative agreement funds a Data Coordination and Integration Center to manage and integrate pain-associated data from the INTERACT program and related musculoskeletal datasets. Foreign organizations and foreign components are not eligible to apply; refer to the NOFO's eligibility section for the full list of eligible domestic applicants. Clinical trials are not allowed under this mechanism. No specific award amount is stated.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $500K

This NIH (NIDCD) R01 award funds development of in vivo high-resolution structural and functional imaging technologies for the living human inner ear. A wide range of domestic and foreign organizations may apply, including higher-education institutions (including minority-serving institutions), tribal governments, faith-based or community organizations, and U.S. territories. A clinical trial is optional. The stated maximum is about $500,000, and a multidisciplinary team approach is encouraged; review the RFA for full eligibility details.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (Defense Health Agency) Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Award supports rapid implementation of clinical trials with potential to significantly affect ovarian cancer treatment or management. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications in the announcement. Trials may range from small proof-of-concept studies through large-scale efficacy trials. No specific award amount is stated; review the full funding opportunity for requirements.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $800K

This NIH (NICHD) P50 award funds Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers. It is a limited competition: only current recipients of IDDRC P50 awards under RFA-HD-20-016 or RFA-HD-21-009 are eligible to apply, so new applicants do not qualify. Foreign organizations and foreign components are not eligible. A clinical trial is optional, and the stated maximum is about $800,000 for centers running three years.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH (NICHD) P20 exploratory grant funds NExT AI Hubs studying how artificial intelligence technologies affect children diagnosed with or at risk for specific learning disabilities in reading, writing, and mathematics. Foreign organizations and foreign components are not eligible to apply; refer to the NOFO's eligibility section for the full list of eligible domestic applicants. A clinical trial is optional. No specific award amount is stated, and the program emphasizes building research infrastructure and early-career investigators.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH (NIDCD) award funds Clinical Research Center Grants (P50) advancing diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, or language disorders. Eligible applicants are domestic research-capable organizations, including higher-education institutions, nonprofits, tribal governments, faith-based or community organizations, and U.S. territories; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply, though foreign components may be allowed. A low-risk clinical trial is optional, not required. No dollar range is stated, and applicants should read the NOFO closely and contact NIDCD staff before applying.