Grants for Schools & Universities

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH limited-competition grant (U19) on post-stroke vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia; clinical trials are not allowed. Because it is a limited competition, only specific pre-identified institutions are typically eligible to apply, and detailed eligibility, amounts, and deadlines have not been published. This is restrictive and not open to most applicants; review the official announcement on Grants.gov.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted FDA research cooperative agreement (U01) to identify drug- and formulation-related factors causing alcohol-induced dose dumping in modified-release oral drugs; clinical trials are not allowed. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet, and U01 mechanisms typically suit research institutions rather than general applicants. Confirm the full terms on Grants.gov once the announcement is released.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH grant supporting global collaborative research training on non-communicable diseases and disorders across the lifespan. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; research training grants of this type typically suit universities and research institutions, often with international partners. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

U.S. National Science Foundation · From $200K

Open to any type of entity (subject to NSF clarifications), this NSF MultiPLEx program funds ambitious international multilateral research partnerships that address grand challenges and require collaboration with at least two countries other than the US. Awards run up to about three years and typically start around $200,000; the funds support only the US research team, so international partners must seek their own national funding. This is well suited to US research institutions leading global collaborations.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program funds fundamental research on civil infrastructure resilience — buildings, water/wastewater systems, energy infrastructure, and transportation — including how these systems withstand climate change and extreme hazards like earthquakes and floods. Eligibility is unrestricted, meaning most institution types can apply, though NSF's standard grant mechanisms are typically oriented toward universities and research institutions. No specific award amount or deadline is listed in this posting, so applicants should check the full solicitation for funding levels and submission windows.

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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH limited-competition grant for the Biomedical Research Environment and Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) program, aimed at strengthening research administration and infrastructure at institutions. Because it is a limited competition, eligibility is typically restricted to specific institution types, and detailed terms, amounts, and deadlines have not been published. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program to fund Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Centers. Programs like this typically support research and rehabilitation centers such as universities, hospitals, and research institutions rather than individuals. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH limited-competition cooperative agreement (U01, clinical trial required) to continue the COPE-AKI clinical centers studying care after acute kidney injury. As a limited competition for continuation, it is typically restricted to existing grantees in that network rather than open to new applicants. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) FDA cooperative agreement (U01, no clinical trial) for long-term data collection on antimicrobial use in animals. It is aimed at research institutions equipped to conduct long-term veterinary data collection, not individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) FDA cooperative agreement (U01, clinical trial required) to support a human abuse potential study of botanical kratom. It is aimed at research institutions able to conduct a clinical trial, not individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

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.

U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe program (CRUX) supporting research and university exchanges in One Health and agricultural STEM. It likely targets universities and research or exchange organizations, often with a geographic focus tied to Zimbabwe. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Division of Chemistry is piloting no-deadline submission for its Chemistry of Life Processes, Chemical Structure and Dynamics, and Chemical Theory/Computational Methods programs. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit non-academic research organizations (such as independent museums, observatories, and research labs) and accredited U.S. institutions of higher education acting for their faculty; individuals and businesses do not qualify. No specific award amount is listed, and proposals may be submitted at any time.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

The NSF Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program funds fundamental research on chemical and biochemical processes to make manufacturing, energy, and biotechnology more efficient and sustainable, spanning catalysis, reactor design, separations, and process optimization. Eligibility is unrestricted, so universities, research organizations, and other entity types may apply. No specific award amount or deadline is listed in the program description.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH program (P50, clinical trial required) funding Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) in human cancers for 2027-2029. These large center grants support translational cancer research at academic medical centers and research institutions, not individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) FDA cooperative agreement (U01, no clinical trial) to integrate machine learning with computational fluid dynamics models of orally inhaled drug products. It targets research institutions with relevant modeling expertise, not individuals or the general public. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH cooperative agreement (U19, clinical trial required) for the Glioblastoma Therapeutics Network. U19 multi-project grants fund teams at research institutions and academic medical centers, not individuals. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH cooperative agreement (U01) to fund research units in the Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium, with clinical trials optional. It is aimed at research institutions such as universities and medical centers, not individuals or the general public. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.

NSWC CRANE - N00164 · Amount varies

This Navy (NSWC Crane) Broad Agency Announcement seeks innovative research and technology demonstrators in national-security focus areas such as electronic warfare, sensors, hypersonics, and power systems. Eligibility is unrestricted to any entity type, so businesses, nonprofits, universities, and research organizations may propose, though work must align with the Navy's defense mission. No fixed award amount or deadline is stated; proposers are encouraged to contact the listed points of contact before submitting.