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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 →
Summer 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 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 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 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 eligibilityMentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)
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 in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research leading to independence, and this version requires 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 Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due May 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH mentored career development award (K23) supports individuals with a clinical doctoral degree who are committed to patient-oriented research, providing protected research time under mentorship. This version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual clinician-investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 Clinical Trial Required)
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 becoming independent investigators, and this version requires a 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 eligibilityMentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Due May 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH mentored career development award (K25) supports quantitative or engineering scientists redirecting their work toward health research, providing protected research time under a mentor; this version requires the applicant to lead an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityMidcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
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, and this version requires 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 Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Due May 8, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH mentored career development award (K23) supports individuals with a clinical doctoral degree committed to patient-oriented research, providing protected research time under mentorship, and this version requires an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual clinician-investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityMentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due May 8, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH mentored career development award (K08) prepares individuals with a clinical doctoral degree for research careers through supervised biomedical, behavioral, or translational research; this version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual clinician-investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityMentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Due May 8, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH mentored career development award (K08) prepares individuals with a clinical doctoral degree for research careers through supervised biomedical, behavioral, or translational research, and this version requires an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual clinician-investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Summer Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due May 26, 2027National Institutes of Health · Up to $200K
This NIH/NIA research education (R25) grant funds summer research education programs in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias for high school students, undergraduates, or science teachers. The listed eligible applicants are limited to a narrow set of organizations (faith- or community-based organizations, certain tribal governments, regional organizations, and U.S. territories), and foreign organizations and components are not allowed. The listed budget cap is about $200,000, and participants may not lead an independent clinical trial.
Schools & universitiesResearchersNarrow eligibilitySmall awardNIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due May 26, 2027National Institutes of Health · Up to $400K
This NIH/NIA research education (R25) grant funds postbaccalaureate research education programs in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias to broaden the research workforce. The listed eligible applicants are limited to a narrow set of organizations (faith- or community-based organizations, certain tribal governments, regional organizations, and U.S. territories), and foreign organizations and components are not allowed. The listed budget cap is about $400,000.
Schools & universitiesResearchersNarrow eligibilityLimited Competition: NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program Research Education Grants Programs (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due May 28, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a limited-competition NIH/NCATS research education (R25) grant supporting education programs within the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program. Because it is a limited competition, eligibility is restricted to specific invited institutions rather than open to all applicants; foreign organizations are not eligible. No award amount is listed, and the eligibility text is narrow and does not fully specify which organizations may apply.
Schools & universitiesResearchersNarrow eligibility2027 Child Advocacy Center Development
UnofficialDue May 31, 2027Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency · Up to $300K
Limited to Multidisciplinary Investigative Teams (MDITs) in Pennsylvania counties that don't yet have a Children's Advocacy Center, established under Act 28 of 2014 — general nonprofits cannot apply directly. Up to $300,000 supports growing National Children's Alliance-accredited CACs into new counties. Applications are due May 31, 2027.
Narrow eligibility2027 Satellite CAC Development
UnofficialDue May 31, 2027Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency · Up to $300K
Restricted to organizations that are already National Children's Alliance (NCA) Accredited Child Advocacy Centers looking to open a satellite location in another Pennsylvania county — not open to new or non-accredited organizations. Up to $300,000 is available to support counties that don't have enough child abuse cases to sustain an independent CAC. Applications are due May 31, 2027.
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