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Federal and state grant opportunities with plain-English eligibility summaries. We aggregate public records — always verify the details on the funder’s site before applying. Or browse the complete index →
NIH, CDC and FDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Apr 5, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/CDC/FDA SBIR program (R43/R44) funds U.S. small businesses developing scientific innovations toward commercial products through feasibility and R&D studies. Eligibility is limited to U.S. small business concerns as defined by the SBA, and foreign organizations are not eligible. No award amount is listed.
Small businessNarrow eligibilityShort Courses on Innovative Methodologies and Approaches in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R25 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Due Apr 9, 2027National Institutes of Health · Up to $200K
This NIH R25 supports short courses that teach innovative research methods in the behavioral and social sciences, aimed at developing the biomedical research workforce. Eligible applicants are research institutions such as universities and minority- or tribal-serving colleges, with foreign organizations excluded. Awards go up to $200,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesComputational Approaches to Curation at Scale for Biomedical Research Assets (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Apr 15, 2027National Institutes of Health · Up to $250K
This NIH/NLM research grant funds development of computational, at-scale approaches to curate biomedical research data and models. It is aimed at researchers at institutions such as universities, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations; foreign organizations are not eligible. The listed budget cap is about $250,000, and clinical trials are not allowed under this opportunity.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesSmall awardEmergency Competitive Revision to Existing NIH Awards (Emergency Supplement - Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Apr 18, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH mechanism provides emergency competitive revisions (supplemental funding) to existing NIH awards in response to declared disasters or public health emergencies. Only organizations that already hold a relevant NIH award and are responding to a specific Emergency Notice of Special Interest may apply, so it is limited to current NIH grantees rather than new applicants. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityEnvironmental Health Sciences Core Centers Program (P30 Clinical Trials Optional)
Due Apr 20, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NIEHS center grant (P30) funds Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers that provide shared research infrastructure, facilities, and services to groups of environmental health researchers. It is intended for established research institutions such as universities with existing groups of independently funded investigators; foreign organizations cannot apply. No award amount is listed. This center mechanism is not suited to individual applicants or new organizations.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNHLBI Outstanding Investigator Award (OIA) (R35 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Apr 28, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NHLBI award supports established researchers conducting heart, lung, blood, and sleep research, providing long-term program funding for up to seven years. Applicants must already be the lead investigator on at least two NHLBI R01-equivalent awards, so it is limited to existing NHLBI grantees rather than new investigators. Applications come through eligible institutions such as universities, hospitals, and research organizations; foreign organizations cannot apply. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNHLBI Emerging Investigator Award (EIA) (R35 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Apr 28, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NHLBI award supports researchers conducting heart, lung, blood, and sleep research with long-term program funding for up to seven years. Applicants must already be the lead investigator on at least two NHLBI R01-equivalent awards, so it is limited to existing NHLBI grantees rather than new investigators. Applications come through eligible institutions such as universities and research organizations; foreign organizations cannot apply. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityIndependent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due May 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) provides salary support and protected time for newly independent investigators to intensify their research focus; this version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityMentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due May 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH mentored research scientist award (K01) provides three to five years of protected, supervised career development leading to research independence; this version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityPilot Health Services and Economic Research on the Treatment of Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use Disorders (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due May 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH research grant (R34) funds pilot and preliminary studies preparing for larger services-research trials on the treatment of drug, alcohol, and tobacco use disorders. It is intended for researchers at eligible institutions such as universities, nonprofits, tribal organizations, and government agencies. No award amount is listed, though R34 awards are typically modest pilot-scale budgets.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilitySummer Research Education Experience Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due May 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH research education (R25) grant funds summer research experiences for high school or undergraduate students, or science teachers, tied to a participating institute's mission rather than general STEM. It is aimed at eligible institutions such as universities, nonprofits, and government agencies that would run the program; foreign organizations and foreign components are not allowed and clinical trials are not permitted. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due May 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH Pathway to Independence award (K99/R00) supports outstanding postdoctoral researchers transitioning to independent faculty positions; this version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual early-career investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities; foreign organizations cannot apply. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required)
Due May 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NIDCD career enhancement award (K18) supports established investigators acquiring new research skills relevant to hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language sciences, and this version requires a clinical trial. It is intended for proven individual investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities; foreign organizations cannot apply. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityMidcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due May 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH midcareer award (K24) provides protected time for mid-career clinician-scientists to conduct patient-oriented research and mentor junior clinical researchers; this version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual health-professional investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityMentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due May 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
The NIH K25 award supports quantitative scientists and engineers (e.g., in math, statistics, computer science, or physics) who want to redirect their research toward NIH-relevant health questions, providing protected time for mentored study. It's submitted through eligible research institutions on behalf of an individual investigator, and excludes those leading an independent clinical trial. No award amount is specified.
ResearchersBroad eligibilityNIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due May 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NIDCD mentored career development award (K01) supports postdoctoral Au.D./Ph.D. audiologists pursuing supervised research toward research independence; this version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual early-career investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities; foreign organizations and foreign components are not allowed. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNew Approaches for Measuring Brain Changes Across Longer Timespans (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due May 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH exploratory research grant (R21) funds high-risk, highly novel approaches to measuring brain changes across the lifespan, including studies that may lack preliminary data. It is aimed at multidisciplinary researchers at eligible institutions such as universities, nonprofits, tribal organizations, and government agencies. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityNIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due May 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NIDCD career enhancement award (K18) supports established investigators who want to gain new research skills relevant to hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language sciences. It is intended for proven individual investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities; this version does not allow clinical trials and foreign organizations cannot apply. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNew Approaches for Measuring Brain Changes Across Longer Timespans (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due May 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH research grant supports new or novel methods to measure brain activity, connectivity, or genomics across the lifespan to study neurodevelopment and aging. It is intended for multidisciplinary researchers at eligible institutions such as universities, nonprofits, tribal organizations, and government agencies. No award amount is listed and the eligibility text does not specify a dollar cap.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesBroad eligibilityIndependent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Due May 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) provides salary support and protected time for newly independent investigators to intensify their research focus, and this version requires leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibility