Grants for Researchers
895 open opportunities. Open federal research funding for universities, research institutions, and individual investigators — with plain-English eligibility, deadlines, and award sizes.
Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical & Translational Research (CTR)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted NIH Institutional Development Award (IDeA) for Clinical and Translational Research, intended to build clinical and translational research capacity in IDeA-eligible states with historically lower NIH funding. It targets research institutions in those eligible jurisdictions, a notable geographic restriction, rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Eligibility specifics, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityForecast to Renew the Funding Opportunity Announcement for Multiple Chronic Disease Research Centers Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Required)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecast notice for NIH to renew a coordinating center opportunity for Multiple Chronic Disease Research Centers, aimed at research institutions; the actual funding announcement, eligibility details, and amounts have not yet been published. Applicants should monitor NIH for the full announcement before planning a submission.
ResearchersNarrow eligibilitySingle source: Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted single-source NIH award (U24, clinical trial not allowed) to continue the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study. Because it is single-source, it is intended for a specific pre-identified institution that runs this long-standing study rather than being open to general competition. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityPRIMED-AI: Academic-Industrial Partnerships (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity (PRIMED-AI, UG3/UH3 mechanism) supporting academic-industrial partnerships, likely applying AI to biomedical research. It is intended for research institutions partnering with industry, so applicants typically need both an academic research team and an industry collaborator. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; check the full announcement when released before applying.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesSmall businessNarrow eligibilityBiomedical Engineering, Imaging, and Technology Acceleration (BEITA) at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity to support biomedical engineering, imaging, and technology research specifically at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Eligibility is therefore narrow, restricted to HBCU institutions and their investigators. Funding amounts and deadlines have not been published; monitor for the full announcement before applying.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityLimited Competition: Chronic Kidney Diseases of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE) Research Consortium- Field Epidemiology Sites
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH limited-competition opportunity to fund field epidemiology sites within the CURE Research Consortium studying chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology in agricultural communities. Because it is a limited competition, eligibility is restricted to specific invited or pre-identified institutions rather than open to all applicants. Funding amounts and deadlines have not been published; monitor the full announcement for details.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityDental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network: Clinical Trial or Observational Study Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH cooperative agreement to plan and implement a dental primary care practice-based research network running a clinical trial or observational study. It is intended for research institutions and dental research investigators, not general nonprofits or small businesses. Eligibility specifics, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet, so monitor for the full announcement before preparing an application.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityGlobal Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan - Exploratory Grants
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH exploratory grant program supporting research on global brain and nervous system disorders across the lifespan, often involving low- and middle-income country settings. It is aimed at research institutions and investigators, frequently in international collaborations, rather than general nonprofits or businesses. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; watch for the full announcement before applying.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityClinical Trials Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Neurodegenerative Diseases (R01) Clinical Trials Required
ForecastedNo deadline listedFood and Drug Administration · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) FDA R01 research grant to support clinical trials addressing unmet needs in rare neurodegenerative diseases; conducting a clinical trial is required under this opportunity. It is intended for research institutions and investigators able to run clinical trials, not general nonprofits or businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; watch for the full announcement before applying.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilitySingle Source for Chronic Kidney Diseases of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE) Research Consortium - Data Coordinating Center (DCC)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) single-source NIH opportunity to fund the Data Coordinating Center for the CURE Research Consortium studying chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology in agricultural communities. As a single-source award, eligibility is restricted to one specific pre-identified institution, so it is not open to general applicants. Funding amounts and deadlines have not been published; refer to the full announcement for details.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNIAMS P30 Centers Program (P30 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH (NIAMS) P30 Centers grant supporting core research infrastructure centers in arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases; clinical trials are not allowed. The P30 mechanism funds shared core facilities at established research institutions with existing related research programs, so eligibility is narrow. Funding amounts and deadlines have not been published; watch for the full announcement before applying.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityMechanistic Exploration of Therapeutic Targets and Treatable Traits to Improve CNS Outcomes in People with HIV
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH opportunity ("Mechanistic Exploration of Therapeutic Targets and Treatable Traits to Improve CNS Outcomes in People with HIV") is still in forecast status, meaning no eligibility, funding amount, description, or deadline has been published yet. It will likely target research institutions once it is officially posted; applicants should check back for the full funding opportunity announcement before assuming they qualify.
ResearchersPilot Projects to Enhance the Human Virome Program (R03, Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH R03 pilot-project grant to enhance the Human Virome Program; clinical trials are not allowed. The R03 mechanism supports small, short-term pilot research at research institutions, so it is aimed at researchers rather than general nonprofits or businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; monitor for the full announcement before applying.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesSmall awardNarrow eligibilityNIDCD Research Fellowship for Audiologists
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH (NIDCD) research fellowship intended to support individual audiologists pursuing research training. As a fellowship, it is aimed at individual researchers/trainees, typically requiring a sponsoring institution. Specific eligibility, stipend/award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; check the full announcement when released before applying.
IndividualsResearchersNarrow eligibilityCooperative Agreement to Support Activities Related to Analgesics, Anesthetics, and Addiction (U01) Clinical Trials Allowed
ForecastedNo deadline listedFood and Drug Administration · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) FDA cooperative agreement (U01) supporting activities related to analgesics, anesthetics, and addiction, with clinical trials allowed. It is aimed at research institutions and investigators in these areas rather than general nonprofits or businesses. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; monitor for the full announcement before applying.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityLeveraging Nursing Research to Advance Healthy School Environments for All
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH funding opportunity is still in forecast status, meaning no eligibility, funding amount, or application details have been published yet. It is expected to support nursing research related to healthy school environments. Applicants should watch for the official Notice of Funding Opportunity before preparing anything, since terms could change before posting.
ResearchersCollaborative Opportunities for Multiple-disciplinary, Bold, and Innovative Neuroscience (COMBINE) (RM1 Clinical Trial Optional)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH program (COMBINE, RM1 mechanism) supporting team-based, multidisciplinary and innovative neuroscience research. The RM1 mechanism is designed for integrated research teams at research institutions, so it is aimed at researchers rather than general nonprofits or businesses. Eligibility details, award sizes, and deadlines are not yet available; watch for the full announcement before applying.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityThermal Transport Processes
No deadline listedU.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies
The NSF Thermal Transport Processes program funds fundamental engineering research on thermal transport phenomena (heat and mass transfer, convection/diffusion/radiation, phonon transport, and related thermodynamics). Eligibility is unrestricted in type of entity, but in practice NSF research awards go to universities, research institutions, and qualifying organizations and businesses submitting strong research proposals. Specific award amounts and deadlines are not stated in this listing; confirm current deadlines on the NSF program page before applying.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesSmall businessBroad eligibilityNotice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for HIV Pediatric, Adolescent and Maternal Clinical Trials
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is an NIH notice of intent for a future funding opportunity on HIV pediatric, adolescent, and maternal clinical trials; no eligibility, funding amount, or deadline has been published yet. It is expected to target clinical research institutions once the formal notice is released.
ResearchersDisability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network
ForecastedNo deadline listedAdministration for Community Living · Amount varies
This forecasted Administration for Community Living program funds Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) for the ADA National Network, which provides information, training, and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Awards of this type typically go to universities, research institutions, and nonprofits with disability research and technical assistance expertise. Eligibility specifics, funding amounts, and the deadline have not yet been published.
NonprofitsResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibility
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What grants can researchers apply for?
UseGrants currently lists 895 open grant opportunities that researchers are eligible to apply for, each summarized in plain English with its eligibility, deadline, and award amount. The feed covers federal Grants.gov programs plus state grant portals, normalized into one place.
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