Grants for Researchers

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is an NIH Notice of Intent to publish a future funding opportunity for HIV pediatric, adolescent, and maternal clinical trials; no application can be submitted yet. It signals upcoming support for research institutions and clinical sites that conduct HIV-related clinical trials, so it is not relevant to individuals or general nonprofits. No eligibility details, amounts, or deadline are published. Monitor NIH for the full announcement before planning an application.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH P50 center grant (clinical trial optional) to fund Specialized Alcohol Research Centers, which support coordinated, multi-component alcohol research with shared cores at a single institution. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; P50 center awards are normally limited to institutions with substantial existing alcohol research capacity rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Wait for the official notice for exact eligibility and budget details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH opportunity supports the Alzheimer's Clinical Trials Consortium (ACTC) to conduct clinical trials in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It is intended for research institutions and academic medical centers with the capacity to run multi-site clinical trials, not for individuals or general nonprofits. No specific eligibility, funding amounts, or deadline are provided in the available data. Consult the official NIH posting for exact requirements.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity focused on rigor and reproducibility for biomarkers in Type 1 diabetes clinical research. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Awards in this area generally suit research institutions and universities conducting clinical research rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Review the full notice when released to confirm eligibility and scope.

U.S. National Science Foundation · From $300K

The NSF Ocean Drilling Program supports operations of the International Ocean Discovery Program, including running the JOIDES Resolution research drillship and related marine-geoscience science operations. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity, subject to notice clarifications), but in practice these large facility-operations awards go to major research institutions; the listing notes an award figure starting around $300,000. Funding ceiling and deadline are not specified, so review the full notice for details.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH IGNITE opportunity supports early translational research to characterize therapeutic agents and conduct preclinical efficacy studies, helping move candidate treatments toward development. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet announced; these awards typically support universities, research institutions, and small businesses engaged in therapeutic development. Check the official notice of funding opportunity for eligibility and application details before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH IGNITE opportunity funds early translational research for assay development and identification of candidate therapeutic agents, supporting the earliest stage of drug discovery. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published; these awards generally support universities, research institutions, and small businesses doing therapeutic discovery. Review the official notice of funding opportunity when released to confirm eligibility and terms.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program to fund University Centers for Developmental Disabilities in education, research, and service. Eligibility, funding amounts, and a deadline have not been published; as the title indicates, awards are aimed at university-based centers. Watch for the official funding opportunity before planning an application.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

Open to any type of entity (the NSF lists eligibility as unrestricted, though awards typically go to universities and research institutions). The U.S. National Science Foundation's Security and Preparedness program funds basic, theory-driven social science research on global and national security; it does not fund applied research. The program also supports undergraduate research experiences and methodological infrastructure. No award amount or deadline is stated here.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Law & Science Program funds social-scientific research on law and on how science and technology are applied in legal contexts, and its eligibility is unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type, subject to NSF's standard rules). It supports standard and collaborative research grants as well as conference awards across many disciplines. Funding amounts are not specified here, so review the full solicitation for award size and any entity-specific requirements.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) NIH funding opportunity for a "Centers without Walls" research effort on the mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRD). It is geared toward research institutions and investigators conducting collaborative, multi-site basic research on dementia. Full eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so applicants should watch for the formal announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH R01 research grant on how environmental exposures affect gut-brain signaling in neurological conditions. R01 awards typically go to universities, medical schools, and research institutions through a principal investigator, so it is not aimed at individuals, small businesses, or general nonprofits. No detailed eligibility, amounts, or deadline are posted yet. Check the official NIH announcement when it is released.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity for an ancient DNA for Modern Genomics (aDMG) Coordination Center. It targets research institutions capable of coordinating a multi-site genomics program, so it is not suited to individuals, small businesses, or general nonprofits. No eligibility details, funding amounts, or deadline are available yet. Consult the official NIH posting once it is released.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity for a Clinical Data Ecosystem for Genomics (CDEG). It is aimed at research institutions that can build and manage clinical genomics data infrastructure, not at individuals or general nonprofits. No eligibility details, funding amounts, or deadline are published yet. Review the official NIH announcement when it becomes available.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $400K–$2M

Open to any type of entity (subject to NSF clarifications), the NSF RISBS program funds creation of computational tools and data infrastructure that enable basic social and behavioral science research, including major longitudinal surveys; it does not fund a PI's own research except in service of building the infrastructure. Awards range roughly from $400,000 to $2,000,000. In practice this large-award program is best suited to research institutions building shared data resources.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Economics program supports a broad range of research on the U.S. and world economy, including econometrics, finance, labor, macroeconomics, public finance, and more, plus conferences, data collection, and Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs). Eligibility is unrestricted (open to any entity type per NSF rules), and the program encourages interdisciplinary work and proposals broadening participation. Note that DDRIG proposals must be submitted by a faculty member on behalf of a graduate student, not by the student directly; no specific amount or deadline is listed here.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Coordinating Center, which would coordinate the broader RCMI program. It is intended for an experienced research institution that can run a national coordinating center, not for individuals or general nonprofits. No eligibility details, funding amounts, or deadline are available yet. Watch for the official NIH announcement for exact requirements.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health program (ALACRITY Research Centers) supporting research centers that accelerate the development and real-world delivery of effective treatments for youth and adults with mental illness. These center awards typically fund universities and research institutions with established mental health research infrastructure and interdisciplinary teams. Detailed eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published for this cycle.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity (UG3/UH3 cooperative agreement) supporting clinical trials and ancillary studies conducted within existing NIH-funded clinical trial research networks. Clinical trials are required. The full announcement is not yet posted, so eligibility, amounts, and deadlines are unavailable; these awards generally go to institutions already participating in NIH research networks, which limits eligibility. Watch for the formal NOFO.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity for exploratory clinical neuroscience research on substance use disorders. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet published, so it is not currently open. Exploratory research awards of this type typically go to universities and research institutions with qualified investigators; review the full notice of funding opportunity for specific eligibility and terms when it is released.