Grants for Researchers

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH HEAL Initiative opportunity (RM1 team-science mechanism) supporting mechanistic research to optimize therapeutic medical devices. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. RM1 team-science awards generally suit research institutions and universities assembling multi-investigator teams rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Review the full notice once released to confirm who may apply.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity to fund a Summer Institute for Research Education in Biostatistics and Data Science. Such research-education awards typically go to universities and research institutions, a narrow applicant pool. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; review the full announcement when released.

Air Force Academy · $0–$99M

The U.S. Air Force Academy uses this Broad Agency Announcement to fund research that supports cadet learning, faculty development, and Air Force mission needs across diverse fields such as hypersonics, cybersecurity, spatial disorientation, athletic performance, and homeland defense. It is open to non-government firms and partners (universities, businesses, and other non-federal entities); federal agencies are not eligible and should pursue internal government channels instead. The stated award range is very broad (from $0 up to about $99 million), so funding varies widely by project, and applicants typically begin by submitting a white paper.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH opportunity concerns a collaborative U24 research resource for the Consortium on the Neurobiology of Adolescent Drinking in Adulthood (NADIA), with clinical trials not allowed; the full announcement has not yet been published. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet available. U24 resource awards typically support established research teams and institutions, so check the official posting once released to confirm who may apply.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH Director's Early Independence Award (DP5, clinical trial optional), which lets exceptional junior scientists skip the traditional postdoctoral training period and launch an independent research program shortly after their doctoral or clinical degree. Candidates are nominated and supported by their host research institution, so eligibility is narrow and tied to early-career investigators at eligible institutions. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; review the official NIH notice when released.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH limited-competition opportunity to continue the NCANDA data analysis resource (U24), with clinical trials optional; the full announcement has not yet been published. Because it is a limited competition, eligibility is expected to be restricted to specific existing grantees or institutions, and detailed eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet available. Review the official posting once released to confirm whether your organization can apply.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Up to $200K

The NSF EPSCoR Workshop Opportunities program funds workshops that address multi-jurisdictional research themes of regional or national importance, with awards up to about $200,000. Proposals may only be submitted by institutions and organizations located in EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions — limited to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, 501(c)(3) non-profit non-degree-granting organizations, and federally recognized Tribal Nations within those jurisdictions. The EPSCoR jurisdiction requirement makes eligibility geographically narrow.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA funding opportunity supporting novel approaches to advance therapeutic development for ultra-rare cancers. It is expected to target research institutions and organizations working in oncology drug development; full eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Interested applicants should monitor the FDA for the formal notice.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH opportunity supports research assessing the feasibility of incorporating mechanism-focused studies into multisite clinical trials of mind-and-body interventions for whole-person health restoration. Awards of this type go to universities and research institutions conducting clinical research rather than to individuals or businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and the deadline have not yet been posted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH Notice of Intent announces a future Trailblazer Award (R21) for new and early-stage investigators, with a clinical trial optional; the full announcement has not yet been published. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet available, but the award is aimed at researchers early in their independent careers. Confirm specific eligibility and terms when the full opportunity is released.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH Director's Transformative Research Award (R01, clinical trial optional), supporting bold, unconventional research with potential for major scientific impact. These awards typically go to investigators at universities and research institutions and can be large. Eligibility specifics, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so applicants should monitor for the full announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH K12 career-development award to train clinician-scientists in diabetes research (Diabetes-DOCS). It is not yet open, and eligibility, budget, and deadline have not been posted. K12 awards go to institutions (typically universities and academic medical centers) that recruit and mentor early-career scholars, rather than to individuals directly, so this is restricted to qualifying research institutions.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH program supporting Pediatric and Reproductive Environmental Health Scholars (PREHS), a career-development/training opportunity. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; scholar/training programs of this type are typically aimed at researchers at academic medical institutions. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH funding opportunity (not yet open) for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) program, using the U54 cooperative agreement mechanism with a clinical trial optional designation. Eligibility is expected to be limited to qualifying minority-serving academic and research institutions; this is a research center award, so individuals and most nonprofits would not apply. No amounts, deadline, or detailed eligibility have been published yet. Check the official NIH posting once released for exact requirements before preparing an application.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH/Fogarty-style training grant (D43, clinical trial optional) to build leadership for U.S. investments in global health research. D43 grants fund institutions running international research training programs, typically universities, not individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This National Institutes of Health opportunity (U24, clinical trials not allowed) funds research to investigate novel therapeutic interventions and testing strategies for neurological disorders, including treating, modifying, and preventing the development of epilepsy. It targets research institutions and academic medical centers with relevant neuroscience capacity rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not published here because the opportunity is forecasted; confirm requirements in the official notice before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH program funds interdisciplinary research networks advancing biomedical research on resilience and health optimization. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadline are not yet posted. Research-network awards typically fund universities and research institutions and involve multi-institution collaborations, so eligibility is generally narrow; review the full notice for confirmed eligibility and award details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH collaborative pilot-study award supporting microphysiological systems (tissue-chip) research in type 2 diabetes. It is aimed at researchers at universities and research institutions, likely emphasizing collaborative teams; specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted. Interested teams should watch for the official NIH announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health opportunity to fund Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS), supporting interdisciplinary genomics research centers. It is aimed at research institutions able to assemble multidisciplinary teams, not individual applicants or general organizations, and center awards of this type are typically large and highly competitive. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH R01 research grant supporting Autism Centers of Excellence. NIH R01 awards generally go to universities, academic medical centers, and research institutions with a qualified principal investigator rather than to individuals or general businesses. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted, so review the official notice when it becomes available.