National Institutes of Health Grants
654 open grant opportunities from National Institutes of Health, from Grants.gov — each with a plain-English summary of who qualifies, the deadline, and the award size.
Bioengineering Research Grants (BRG) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Jul 5, 2029National Institutes of Health · Up to $500K
This NIH (R01) Bioengineering Research Grant funds multidisciplinary projects that apply engineering approaches to biomedical, clinical, or translational problems, with a stated budget up to about $500,000. It supports clinical trials that validate performance but excludes Phase III trials, conventional non-translational trials, and commercial production. Eligibility is relatively broad for an NIH grant: both foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are eligible to apply, though foreign components (as defined by NIH) are not allowed.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardAcademic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Jul 12, 2029National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH career development award (K32) supports up to three years of mentored research and career development for early-stage postdoctoral scholars, with applications submitted around the start of the postdoctoral position. It is an institutional/mentored mechanism aimed at developing future independent investigators, so it suits universities and research institutions. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible, though foreign components are allowed.
Schools & universitiesResearchersNarrow eligibilityLimited Competition: Small Grant Program for Mentored Research Career Development Award Recipients (R03) (Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Due Jul 16, 2029National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NIAMS Small Grant (R03) is a limited competition restricted to existing recipients of certain mentored career development awards (K01, K08, K23, K25 or comparable federal/non-federal awards) in NIAMS mission areas. It provides up to $50,000 in direct costs per year for up to two years to support short, self-contained projects that help researchers transition to independence. Eligibility is narrow and by invitation, and only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible. Clinical trials are not allowed.
Schools & universitiesResearchersNarrow eligibilitySmall awardCancer Center Support Grants (CCSGs) for NCI-designated Cancer Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted NIH opportunity for Cancer Center Support Grants (P30) for NCI-designated Cancer Centers. As described, these grants support established NCI-designated cancer centers, so eligibility is narrow and not open to typical applicants. No eligibility text, award amounts, or deadline have been published in this listing yet; consult the full notice when released.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityComprehensive Partnerships to Advance Cancer Health (CPACH) (U54 Clinical Trial Optional)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity, Comprehensive Partnerships to Advance Cancer Health (CPACH), using the U54 center-grant mechanism with clinical trials optional. The U54 mechanism is generally aimed at partnerships between research-intensive and minority-serving institutions, so eligibility is typically narrow and institution-based; specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. U54 center awards are usually large. Review the official notice when it posts.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardNarrow eligibilityLimited Competition: NIGMS Mature Synchrotron Resources (MSR) for Structural Biology (P30 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH/NIGMS limited-competition opportunity (P30 center grant) to support mature synchrotron resources for structural biology, with clinical trials not allowed. As a limited competition using the P30 center mechanism, eligibility is restricted to specific designated institutions or existing resource holders, so most applicants will not qualify. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardNarrow eligibilityIntervention Research to Improve Native American Health
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational 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.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNarrow eligibilityAlzheimer's Clinical Trials Consortium (ACTC) Clinical Trials
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is an NIH forecast for a future Alzheimer's Clinical Trials Consortium (ACTC) Clinical Trials funding opportunity; no eligibility, funding amount, or deadline has been published yet. It is expected to target clinical research institutions once NIH releases the formal notice.
ResearchersCellular Senescence Network (SenNet): SenNet Data Coordination, Integration and Organizational Center (U24 or UM1)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This forecasted NIH award (U24/UM1) will fund a Data Coordination, Integration and Organizational Center for the Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet), intended for research institutions with data-coordination infrastructure. No eligibility detail, funding amount, or deadline is yet published since this is only a forecast listing.
ResearchersNarrow eligibilityForecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) (U54 - Clinical Trial Optional)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is an NIH forecast for a future Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) funding opportunity (U54, clinical trial optional); no eligibility, funding amount, or deadline has been published yet. It is expected to target minority-serving research institutions once NIH releases the full notice.
ResearchersPRIMED-AI: Logistics Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH PRIMED-AI opportunity to fund a Logistics Center using the U24 mechanism, with clinical trials not allowed. Coordinating/logistics-center mechanisms like the U24 are aimed at research institutions with significant organizational and data capacity, so eligibility is typically narrow. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; review the official notice when it posts.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityPalliative Care Research Across the Lifespan: Leveraging the Palliative Care Consortium
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity for palliative care research across the lifespan, leveraging the Palliative Care Consortium. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published, and participation may be limited to consortium-affiliated institutions. NIH research grants of this type generally go to universities and research institutions rather than individuals; review the official notice when it posts.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityToolkits for Dissemination of Genomic Technologies
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity to develop toolkits for disseminating genomic technologies. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; NIH research grants of this type generally go to universities, research institutions, and similar organizations rather than individuals. Check the official notice of funding opportunity when it is released before assuming eligibility.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNIH Blueprint Initiative: Tools for Germline Gene Editing in the Nervous System
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted NIH opportunity — a pre-announcement, so eligibility, funding, and deadline details aren't published yet. As described, this NIH Blueprint initiative would fund development of tools for germline gene editing in the nervous system, which points to research institutions and investigators. Check back once it formally posts for who can apply and award amounts.
ResearchersBiomarkers of Cognitive Decline and Dementias of Aging in Individuals within the Autism Spectrum
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This forecasted NIH funding opportunity supports research into biomarkers of cognitive decline and dementia among individuals within the autism spectrum, intended for research institutions. No eligibility criteria, funding amount, or deadline is available yet since it remains in forecast status.
ResearchersNarrow eligibilityHigh-Priority Research in Tobacco Regulatory Science (Clinical Trial Optional)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH opportunity for high-priority research in tobacco regulatory science, with clinical trials optional. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; NIH research grants of this type generally go to universities, research institutions, and similar organizations rather than individuals. Check the official notice of funding opportunity when it is released.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilitySingle Source: Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Clinical Research Resource Center (I-CRRC)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational 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.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityBRAIN Initiative: Brain-Behavior Quantification and Synchronization – Transformative Research on Behavior at the Organismal Level
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted NIH BRAIN Initiative opportunity for transformative research on behavior at the organismal level (Brain-Behavior Quantification and Synchronization). Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted. BRAIN Initiative research grants typically fund universities and research institutions, so this is aimed at established research organizations rather than individuals or general nonprofits.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityCooperative Program for Modeling Clinical Transplantation
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted NIH opportunity, Cooperative Program for Modeling Clinical Transplantation. Detailed eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted. NIH cooperative programs of this kind typically fund universities and research institutions conducting biomedical research, so this is geared toward established research organizations.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityForecast for NIH Blueprint and BRAIN Initiative ACTION Potential Program (F99/K00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is an NIH forecast notice for the Blueprint and BRAIN Initiative ACTION Potential Program (F99/K00 mechanism), a research training/transition award — not yet an open competition. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; this mechanism is specifically for research trainees/institutions, not general applicants.
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How many National Institutes of Health grants are open right now?
UseGrants is tracking 654 open National Institutes of Health opportunities. The next one closes Jul 5, 2029. The largest published award ceiling on this page is $500,000. The list is rebuilt from public records daily, so an opportunity drops off it the day its deadline passes.
Who can apply for National Institutes of Health funding?
Eligibility is set per opportunity, not per agency — the same funder will run one program open to any nonprofit and another restricted to accredited universities. Across the National Institutes of Health opportunities listed here the recurring eligibility signals are researchers, schools & universities, large award and narrow eligibility. Every listing still states its own terms in plain English; confirm them on the funder's official notice before you apply.