Grants for Researchers

U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe program (CRUX) supporting research and university exchanges in One Health and agricultural STEM. It likely targets universities and research or exchange organizations, often with a geographic focus tied to Zimbabwe. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Division of Chemistry is piloting no-deadline submission for its Chemistry of Life Processes, Chemical Structure and Dynamics, and Chemical Theory/Computational Methods programs. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit non-academic research organizations (such as independent museums, observatories, and research labs) and accredited U.S. institutions of higher education acting for their faculty; individuals and businesses do not qualify. No specific award amount is listed, and proposals may be submitted at any time.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is an NIH forecast notice for a limited-competition research opportunity related to international HIV/AIDS epidemiology databases (IeDEA), not yet an open competition. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published. Given the U01 research grant mechanism named in the title, likely applicants will be research institutions once the full notice is released.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program funds fundamental research on chemical and biochemical processes to make manufacturing, energy, and biotechnology more efficient and sustainable, spanning catalysis, reactor design, separations, and process optimization. Eligibility is unrestricted, so universities, research organizations, and other entity types may apply. No specific award amount or deadline is listed in the program description.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH program (P50, clinical trial required) funding Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) in human cancers for 2027-2029. These large center grants support translational cancer research at academic medical centers and research institutions, not individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) FDA cooperative agreement (U01, no clinical trial) to integrate machine learning with computational fluid dynamics models of orally inhaled drug products. It targets research institutions with relevant modeling expertise, not individuals or the general public. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines 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

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH cooperative agreement (U01) to fund research units in the Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium, with clinical trials optional. It is aimed at research institutions such as universities and medical centers, not individuals or the general public. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

NSWC CRANE - N00164 · Amount varies

This Navy (NSWC Crane) Broad Agency Announcement seeks innovative research and technology demonstrators in national-security focus areas such as electronic warfare, sensors, hypersonics, and power systems. Eligibility is unrestricted to any entity type, so businesses, nonprofits, universities, and research organizations may propose, though work must align with the Navy's defense mission. No fixed award amount or deadline is stated; proposers are encouraged to contact the listed points of contact before submitting.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering (CDS&E) meta-program funds research that uses new computational and data-analysis approaches to drive breakthroughs across science and engineering disciplines. Eligibility is unrestricted, so universities, research organizations, and other entity types may apply, though proposals must have a significant computational or data-science component beyond typical methods. No specific award amount or deadline is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecast notice from NIH signaling that a future funding opportunity for an R41/R42 Small Business Transition Grant aimed at early-career scientists is expected to be published, but the opportunity is not yet open. No eligibility details, funding amounts, or deadlines are available yet; interested small businesses and early-career researchers should watch for the official NOFO announcement.

Centers for Disease Control-GHC · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) CDC global health program to strengthen health security through local partnerships in Uganda. It likely targets organizations and institutions working in global health, often with a geographic focus on Uganda or local partners there. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH program funds leadership and operations centers for the HIV/AIDS clinical trials networks, supporting the coordination and infrastructure of large multi-site clinical research networks. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. These awards typically go to universities and major research institutions capable of leading a national network, so eligibility is narrow and awards are generally large.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program supports state-of-the-art instruments and facilities for atmospheric research and education, including lower-atmosphere observing facilities and community instruments. Eligibility is unrestricted in principle, but note an important restriction: proposals to the Lower Atmospheric Observing Facilities track are accepted by invitation only and require contacting the program director first. Award amounts and deadline are not specified. This is best suited to universities and research institutions that operate or provide shared instrumentation.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH program (U42, clinical trial not allowed) supports a National Swine Resource and Research Center, providing a shared resource for swine models used in biomedical research. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. U42 resource awards typically go to a single university or institution able to operate a national resource center, so eligibility is narrow; clinical trials are not permitted under this opportunity.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH program supports research illuminating the Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) genome to enable precision genomic medicine. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. NIH research awards in this area typically fund universities and research institutions, so eligibility is generally narrow; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility and award details.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This forecasted Administration for Community Living program (Field Initiated Projects, Research track) supports applied research to improve services and outcomes for people with disabilities and older adults. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. Federal disability research programs typically fund universities, nonprofits, and research organizations, so review the full notice for confirmed eligibility before planning an application.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted National Eye Institute program (R61/R33, clinical trial not allowed) supports translational research to develop therapeutics for eye diseases through a phased milestone-driven award. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. R61/R33 awards typically fund universities, research institutions, and sometimes small businesses; clinical trials are not permitted under this opportunity. Review the full notice for confirmed eligibility.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, but in practice this NSF program funds fundamental research in solid mechanics, materials, and structural behavior, so it's primarily suited to university researchers and research institutions rather than typical nonprofits or small businesses. No award amount is specified, and no fixed deadline is listed here, so applicants should check NSF's current submission window.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH program (Lasker Clinical Research Scholars, Si2/R00) supports early-stage clinical researchers transitioning to independent investigator positions, typically physician-scientists at research institutions. Detailed eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. Applicants should expect the narrow eligibility and intramural-to-extramural transition structure typical of this NIH career-development program and consult the full notice when released.