Grants for Schools & Universities

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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH funding opportunity to study how immunotherapies affect central nervous system (CNS) outcomes in people with HIV, including potential benefits, challenges, and risks. It targets biomedical researchers and research institutions, not individuals outside research or general nonprofits. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet published.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity for intervention research to improve Native American health. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; NIH research grants of this type generally go to universities, research institutions, and tribal organizations rather than individuals. There may be requirements for tribal partnership or community engagement; check the official notice when it is released.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH/NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) R50 award (no clinical trials) that provides salary support for staff scientists who serve as essential research specialists rather than independent grant leaders. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet announced; R50 awards support individual clinician-scientists working within an institution's research program, so an institutional appointment is typically required. Check the official notice of funding opportunity for exact eligibility and terms before applying.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity to operate the Administrative and Resource Center for a Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network. It is intended for research institutions with the capacity to coordinate a national practice-based research network. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published, so interested applicants should watch for the full announcement.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted NIH opportunity to establish a Maternal Medications and Human Milk Research Center (M2HMRC). It is not yet open, and eligibility, budget, and deadline have not been posted. NIH research-center awards generally go to universities and research institutions with established infrastructure, so this is aimed at experienced research organizations; check the full notice for specifics.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This forecasted NIH/NEI cooperative agreement (UG1) supports collaborative clinical vision research, funding multi-site clinical studies on eye and vision conditions; clinical trials are optional. Awards of this type go to universities, academic medical centers, and clinical research institutions rather than to individuals or businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and the deadline 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.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

This is a forecasted SAMHSA Project AWARE opportunity to advance mental health awareness, wellness, and resiliency for school-aged youth through school-based and community partnerships. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet published; Project AWARE awards have historically gone to state and tribal education or mental health agencies and local education partners, which is relatively narrow. Review the official notice of funding opportunity when released to confirm whether your organization qualifies.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) SAMHSA program, the Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention grant. Eligibility, funding amounts, and a deadline have not been published; this program historically funds colleges and universities to build campus suicide-prevention services. Check the official notice of funding opportunity before applying.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) SAMHSA opportunity under the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative for Community Treatment and Service Centers (CTS), which fund organizations providing trauma-informed mental health treatment and services to children and families affected by traumatic stress. These awards typically go to community service providers such as nonprofits, hospitals, universities, and public agencies. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity to fund Centers for Structural Biology of HIV and other Infectious Diseases, supporting multi-investigator centers that use structural biology to study HIV and other pathogens. It is aimed at established research institutions able to run a center with shared resources and multiple projects. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

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.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH single-source opportunity for a Resource Center supporting the Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) program, which helps build research capacity at institutions serving underrepresented students. "Single source" means it is intended for one specific, pre-identified institution rather than open competition. Eligibility details, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published. Given the single-source structure, the typical applicant should assume they are not eligible.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted, single-source NIH opportunity for an Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Clinical Research Resource Center. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted. As a single-source award, it is intended for a specific predetermined institution rather than open competition, and IDeA programs target institutions in states with historically lower NIH funding, so general applicants are unlikely to be eligible.

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Teen Pregnancy Prevention Evaluation Grants program from the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, supporting rigorous evaluation of teen pregnancy prevention approaches. Awards of this type generally go to research institutions, universities, and nonprofits with program evaluation expertise. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and the deadline have not yet been posted.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

This NSF program (RUI and ROA) supports research by faculty at predominantly undergraduate institutions, helping build campus research capacity and integrate research with undergraduate education. Only accredited colleges and universities (including two-year community colleges) that have awarded 20 or fewer Ph.D./D.Sci. degrees in NSF-supported fields over the prior two academic years may submit; this is a restrictive institutional eligibility rule. Funding amounts and a fixed deadline are not listed, so contact the relevant NSF disciplinary program officer to confirm fit and timing.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity to operate a Statistical and Clinical Coordinating Center for autoimmune diseases research. It is intended for research institutions with strong biostatistics and clinical coordination capacity. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so interested applicants should monitor for the full announcement.

Food and Drug Administration · Amount varies

A forecasted (not yet open) FDA opportunity (U01, clinical trial required) to fund research evaluating the cutaneous pharmacokinetics of topical drug products using pharmacokinetic tomography. It is aimed at research institutions and investigators with expertise in dermatological pharmacokinetics and the capacity to run a required clinical study. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.