Grants for Researchers

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA opportunity (Phase 2) focused on data standards for tobacco research and scientific review. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline have not yet been published, so it is not open for application. Awards like this typically target research organizations or institutions with relevant data-standards and regulatory science expertise; review the full notice when it is released for specific eligibility.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) National Institutes of Health program, the NExUS Collaboratory, to build a multimodal inventory of cell ensembles that encode the effects of addictive substances. Eligibility, funding amounts, and a deadline have not been published; this neuroscience research effort would typically go to universities and research institutions rather than individuals. Check the official notice when released before applying.

National 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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH Director's New Innovator Award (DP2, clinical trial optional), which supports early-career investigators pursuing bold, high-impact research. Detailed eligibility, amount, and deadline are not yet posted. These awards are made to institutions on behalf of individual early-stage investigators and have specific career-stage eligibility limits, so review the full notice of funding opportunity carefully when it opens.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity to support a Clinical Research Network on Antimicrobial Resistance. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet posted, so it is not currently open. Clinical research network awards are typically limited to institutions with substantial clinical trials and infectious disease research infrastructure; review the full notice of funding opportunity for specific eligibility when released.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH small-business opportunity, the Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (Parent R43/R44 SBIR, clinical trial optional), intended to help new entrepreneurs transition into small-business research. Eligibility, funding amount, and deadline are not yet published, so it is not currently open. SBIR awards are limited to U.S. small businesses meeting size and ownership requirements and typically exclude foreign firms; review the full notice of funding opportunity for exact eligibility.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living grant under the Field Initiated Projects Program (Development) for disability and rehabilitation research projects originated by applicants. It is generally aimed at research institutions, universities, and nonprofits working in disability and community living, not at individuals or businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA R01 opportunity (clinical trials required) for clinical studies of orphan products that address unmet needs in rare diseases. R01 clinical-trial awards typically go to research institutions, academic medical centers, and similar organizations with a qualified principal investigator, not to individuals or general nonprofits. No funding amounts or deadline are posted yet. Check the official FDA/NIH announcement when released for exact eligibility and trial requirements.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH funding opportunity to operate the NIA Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease Data Storage Site (NIAGADS), a data infrastructure/coordination role for Alzheimer's genetics research. It targets established research institutions with the capacity to run a national data repository, not individuals or general nonprofits. Specific eligibility, award size, and deadline have not yet been posted.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program funds fundamental engineering research to improve quality of life for people with disabilities, covering areas like neuroengineering, rehabilitation robotics, and assistive technologies. Eligibility is unrestricted, so most entity types may apply, though proposals are typically led by universities and research organizations; note that NSF does not support clinical trials and high-risk/high-reward work is encouraged. Funding amounts and deadlines are not specified here.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $50K–$600K

This NSF program funds early-stage collaborative projects that build research data infrastructure supporting public access and open science, bringing together cyberinfrastructure researchers, data and library experts, and research labs. Eligibility is unrestricted, so most entity types may apply, though successful projects rely on cross-disciplinary teams typically based at universities and research organizations; proposals are accepted year-round. Awards range from about $50,000 to $600,000.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH R03 grant to build sustainable software tools for open science (clinical trials not allowed). It is aimed at researchers and research institutions developing scientific software, not individuals outside a research setting or general nonprofits. R03 awards are typically small and time-limited; full eligibility, amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

National 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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH limited-competition opportunity to support the NHGRI Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics Lab-space (AnVIL), a genomic data platform, offered as a U54 cooperative agreement with clinical trials not allowed. "Limited competition" means only specific, pre-identified institutions may apply, so it is not open to the general public. Eligibility details, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published. The typical applicant should assume they are not eligible given the limited-competition structure.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH research opportunity to study therapeutic targets and treatable traits for improving central nervous system outcomes in people with HIV. It is aimed at research institutions and investigators conducting HIV and neuroscience research, so it is not suited to individuals or general nonprofits. No eligibility details, funding amounts, or deadline are posted yet. Review the official NIH announcement when it becomes available.

Food 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.

National 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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity to use nursing research to advance healthy school environments. Likely applicants are universities, schools of nursing, and research institutions, with possible roles for nonprofits or community partners, but eligibility has not been published. No funding amounts or deadline are available yet. Check the official NIH announcement when released to confirm who can apply.

National 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.

National 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.