Grants for Researchers

U.S. National Science Foundation · From $550

The U.S. National Science Foundation's Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence (SL) program funds basic research on the principles and mechanisms of learning and on augmented intelligence (how human cognition can be enhanced through interaction with others or technology). Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type, though awards typically go to universities and research organizations. Award amounts are not clearly specified here. Interdisciplinary and convergent projects are encouraged but single-discipline work is also eligible.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War / Defense Health Agency (CDMRP) Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Clinical Translational Research Award supports moving promising preclinical and/or clinical findings toward clinical application in tuberous sclerosis complex. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type, though this is research funding typically pursued by institutions and investigators. The mechanism allows multiple Principal Investigators, with a required pre-application from the initiating PI. Award amounts are not specified in this record.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH/Fogarty (D43) opportunity supports Global Infectious Disease research training programs through joint applications between U.S. and low- and middle-income country (LMIC) institutions. Eligible applicants are institutions, including a range of minority-serving and tribal institutions and certain foreign institutions; the announcement contains conflicting language about non-domestic eligibility, so applicants should verify in the full NOFO. It is aimed at research-focused organizations building LMIC infectious-disease research capacity, not individuals or general nonprofits. Award amounts are not specified here.

NASA Headquarters · Amount varies

This NASA ROSES-2025 Astrophysics Research and Analysis (D.6) program supports astrophysics research and generally funds only U.S.-affiliated institutions; proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, typically universities and research organizations. Note that mandatory Notices of Intent were due June 25, 2026, with full proposals due August 6, 2026, so check whether the NOI step still permits participation. Award amounts depend on the detailed program element text and are not specified here.

NASA Headquarters · Amount varies

This NASA ROSES-2025 Strategic Astrophysics Technology (D.7) program supports astrophysics technology development and generally funds only U.S.-affiliated institutions; proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, typically universities and research organizations. Notices of Intent were requested by June 25, 2026, with proposals due August 6, 2026. Award amounts depend on the detailed program element text and are not specified here.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War / Defense Health Agency (CDMRP) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program Impact Award supports applied, use-inspired research with potential for major near-term patient impact in a congressionally directed FY26 topic area. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type, though this is research funding typically pursued by institutions and investigators. The mechanism allows multiple Principal Investigators, with cost caps of about $2.8M (single PI) or $3.6M (partnering PI) over up to four years.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War / Defense Health Agency (CDMRP) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program Lifestyle and Applied Health Research Award supports clinical research and trials within a congressionally directed FY26 topic area, and requires patient advocate participation; animal research is not allowed. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type, though this is research funding typically pursued by institutions and investigators. Awards are capped at about $4.2M each over up to four years, with roughly four awards anticipated.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War / Defense Health Agency (CDMRP) Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Idea Development Award supports conceptually innovative, high-impact research that could lead to discoveries or improvements in patient care for tuberous sclerosis complex. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type, though this is research funding typically pursued by institutions and investigators. The mechanism accommodates both established and new-to-the-field investigators, who compete in separate categories. Award amounts are not specified in this record.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War / Defense Health Agency (CDMRP) Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award supports early exploration of innovative, high-risk, high-gain concepts in tuberous sclerosis complex research, and preliminary data is not required. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any entity type, though this is research funding typically pursued by institutions and investigators. Award amounts are not specified in this record.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (CDMRP) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program Technology/Therapeutic Development Award supports translating promising preclinical findings into clinical products (drugs, devices, or knowledge products) addressing congressionally directed topic areas, with a per-award cost cap of about $5.6 million over up to four years. Products should address or have dual-purpose potential for the health needs of service members, veterans, and their families. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the full announcement. The program expects an established proof-of-concept or prototype to be advanced through final preclinical development.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH program (NARCH) funds federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations to support health-related research, research career enhancement, and research infrastructure. Other applicants include tribal governments not federally recognized. Foreign institutions and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. No award amount is stated; consult the funding opportunity for details. Eligibility is narrow and centered on tribal and Native organizations.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $100K–$2M

This NSF CREST-RISE program is open only to Minority Serving Institutions that are Emerging Research Institutions (under $50 million in annual research expenditures) and offer master's or research doctoral degrees in NSF-supported STEM fields, plus institutions primarily serving students with disabilities. Awards range from about $100,000 to $2 million to expand STEM doctoral research capacity. Eligibility is narrow: the principal investigator must hold a full-time faculty appointment, and some sub-tracks add early-career or tenure-track requirements. Individuals, general nonprofits, and most institutions are not eligible.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $400K–$600K

This NSF program supports Research Training Groups in the mathematical sciences, strengthening graduate research training and professional development through structured collaborative groups, with awards roughly $400,000 to $600,000. Proposals may only be submitted by U.S. accredited institutions of higher education, and a single-institution applicant (or the lead in a collaboration) must grant a doctoral degree in the mathematical sciences. NSF-funded trainees must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Individuals, nonprofits, and for-profits are not eligible.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program (ECLIPSE) supports transdisciplinary plasma science and engineering research aimed at translating fundamental plasma studies into technological innovation, spanning areas like advanced manufacturing, microelectronics, nanomaterials, and clean energy. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible NSF entity type), subject to clarifications in the full solicitation. In practice NSF research awards are typically led by universities and research organizations rather than individuals or general nonprofits. No award amount is stated; check the solicitation for funding details.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This joint NSF/DOE program (CS2) funds research to make scientific computing systems provably correct, spanning low-level libraries through complex simulations. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based institutions of higher education, non-profit non-academic research organizations (museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies), and DOE National Laboratories. Projects must include at least one investigator with scientific computing expertise and one with formal-methods/proof expertise. For-profit organizations and individuals are not eligible to lead. No award amount is stated.

U.S. National Science Foundation · From $8M

This NSF EPSCoR program (E-RISE) funds research infrastructure improvement in eligible EPSCoR jurisdictions, with awards starting around $8 million for multi-institutional networks built around a jurisdiction's research priorities. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education, non-profit non-degree-granting research organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and tribal governments, but only within EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions. Organizations already leading a current E-RISE or RII Track-1 award generally cannot apply unless that award is ending. Submissions must be multi-institutional with a lead and partners. Individuals and for-profits are not eligible.

Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · $100K–$2M

This Department of the Army program funds basic research projects aligned with Department of War critical technology areas (such as applied AI, biomanufacturing, quantum, and hypersonics) while enhancing STEM education. Eligibility is open only to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act. Awards range from about $100,000 to $2 million. Institutions outside these categories are not eligible to apply.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration · $0–$1M

This NASA program (MUREP M-STAR) strengthens the role of minority-serving institutions in space exploration research, with awards up to about $1 million. Eligibility is limited to two- or four-year institutions designated by the U.S. Department of Education as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, or Minority Serving Institutions at the time of submission. Proposals from non-designated institutions are returned without review, though such institutions are encouraged to partner with qualifying ones.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (CDMRP) Multiple Sclerosis Research Program Investigator-Initiated Research Award supports rigorous, high-impact MS research projects (any research phase except clinical trials). Applications must include preliminary or published data relevant to MS and address a stated focus area. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the full announcement. The mechanism offers Established Investigator and New Investigator options, the latter for applicants early in their faculty appointments. No award amount is listed.

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Amount varies

This Department of War (CDMRP) Multiple Sclerosis Research Program Early Investigator Research Award supports MS-focused research by individuals in the early stages of their careers, working under one or more designated mentors. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any eligible entity type), subject to clarifications in the full announcement, but the award is designed around early-career investigators who write the application themselves with mentor guidance. No award amount is listed; consult the funding opportunity for details.