Browse grants
Federal and state grant opportunities with plain-English eligibility summaries. We aggregate public records — always verify the details on the funder’s site before applying. Or browse the complete index →
D-START: Data Science Track Award for Research Transition (D/START) (R03-Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Sep 7, 2027National Institutes of Health · Up to $100K
This NIH (NIDA, R03) award helps investigators enter addiction-related data science, supporting small-scale projects that apply emerging data science methods or generate preliminary data for larger studies, with a budget cap around $100,000. Eligible applicants are research organizations including universities, colleges, government and tribal entities, and faith- or community-based organizations; it is intended for investigators at research institutions, not individuals or general nonprofits. It encourages use of existing datasets and FAIR principles. Confirm program-specific eligibility in the full announcement.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalSmall award+1 moreIntegrating Biospecimen Science Approaches into Clinical Assay Development (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Sep 10, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH (NCI, U01) program funds research on how preanalytical variability in handling tumor tissue, blood, and other biospecimens affects clinically relevant biomarkers, to support standardization of biopsy handling and clinical assay development. Eligible applicants are research organizations including universities, colleges, government and tribal entities, and faith- or community-based organizations; it targets established research teams, not individuals or general nonprofits. Award amounts are not specified. Confirm program-specific eligibility in the full announcement.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNarrow eligibilityUtilizing the PLCO Biospecimens Resource to Bridge Gaps in Cancer Etiology and Early Detection Research (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Oct 8, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NCI U01 funds cancer etiology and early-detection biomarker research that must use the NCI-sponsored PLCO Screening Trial biospecimen resource. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, tribal governments, foreign organizations, and U.S. territories; it targets research organizations, not individuals. No award amount is specified. Projects that do not use PLCO biospecimens will not be funded, which narrows eligibility significantly.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreNCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Oct 14, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NCI K99/R00 career award supports postdoctoral cancer researchers transitioning to independent faculty positions, with a clinical trial required. It is applied for through a host research or education institution but effectively targets individual early-career investigators; foreign organizations are not eligible. No award amount is specified. Applicants should confirm they meet the career-stage and eligibility criteria, which are specific.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesIndividualsNarrow eligibilityNCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Oct 14, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NCI K99/R00 career award supports postdoctoral cancer researchers transitioning to independent faculty positions, providing mentored and then independent research funding. It is applied for through a host research or education institution, but it effectively targets individual early-career investigators who meet eligibility requirements; foreign organizations are not eligible. No award amount is specified. Applicants should confirm they meet the career-stage and eligibility criteria, which are specific.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesIndividualsNarrow eligibilityCancer Prevention and Control Clinical Trials Planning Grant Program (R34 Clinical Trials Optional)
Due Oct 25, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NCI R34 planning grant funds the design and preparation of cancer prevention and control clinical trials, covering screening, early detection, supportive care, and survivorship. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, tribal governments, foreign organizations, and U.S. territories; it targets research organizations, not individuals. No award amount is specified. It funds trial-planning activities rather than the trials themselves.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreCancer Prevention and Control Clinical Trials Planning Grant Program (U34 Clinical Trials Optional)
Due Oct 25, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NCI U34 planning grant funds the design and preparation of cancer prevention and control clinical trials, including studies on screening, early detection, and survivorship. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, tribal governments, foreign organizations, and U.S. territories; it is aimed at research organizations, not individuals. No award amount is specified. It funds trial-planning work rather than the trials themselves, so review the scope carefully.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreBRAIN Initiative: Theories, Models and Methods for Analysis of Complex Data from the Brain (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Nov 8, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH BRAIN Initiative R01 funds development of computational theories, models, and methods for analyzing complex brain-circuit data, to be shared with the research community. Eligible applicants are research organizations, including faith- or community-based organizations, tribal governments, foreign organizations, and U.S. territories; it targets institutions rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. The work is narrowly scoped to neural-circuit tool building, so confirm fit before applying.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreNIDA Research Education Program for Clinical Researchers and Clinicians (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Nov 12, 2027National Institutes of Health · Up to $350K
This NIH/NIDA award funds research education programs that train clinicians and clinical researchers in substance use and substance use disorder research. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including HBCUs, Hispanic-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it is aimed at organizations, not individuals. Awards run up to about $350,000. Note the program supports research education only, not non-research clinical training, so review the stated scope carefully.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+2 moreToward Translation of Nanotechnology Cancer Interventions (TTNCI; R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Nov 15, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH/NCI R01 funds advanced preclinical research translating nanotechnology-based cancer diagnostics and therapeutics toward later NCI translational programs; no clinical trial is allowed. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations, not individuals. Foreign organizations are not eligible. No award amount is specified, and the nanomedicine focus makes the scope narrow.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreBasic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Nov 16, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH (R21) opportunity funds basic, mechanistic research into the biological and genetic causes of cancer health disparities, including new methods, models, and secondary data analyses. It is intended for research and academic institutions rather than individuals or general nonprofits/small businesses. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityChemical Countermeasures Research Program (CCRP) Initiative: Basic Research on The Deleterious Effects of Acute Exposure to Ultra-Potent Synthetic (UPS) Opioids (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Nov 18, 2027National Institutes of Health · Up to $300K
This NIH (R01) opportunity funds basic research into the harmful effects of acute exposure to ultra-potent synthetic opioids (e.g., fentanyl, carfentanil, nitazenes) and their combinations, including delayed effects. It is aimed at research and academic institutions; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. The maximum award is about $300,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityAccelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Dec 3, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH (R01) opportunity funds innovative analysis of existing social, behavioral, administrative, and neuroimaging datasets to study substance-use behaviors, related disorders, prevention, and health-service use. It is intended for research and academic institutions rather than individuals or general nonprofits/small businesses. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityAccelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Dec 3, 2027National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH (R21) opportunity funds innovative analysis of existing social, behavioral, administrative, and neuroimaging datasets to study substance-use behaviors, related disorders, prevention, and health-service use. It is intended for research and academic institutions rather than individuals or general nonprofits/small businesses. No specific award amount is stated.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Jan 7, 2028National Institutes of Health · Up to $50K
The NIH parent Small Research Grant (R03, clinical trial not allowed) supports small, short-term projects such as pilot and feasibility studies, secondary data analysis, and methodology development. A broad range of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. The award is capped at about $50,000. The small budget suits research institutions pursuing limited-scope projects to generate preliminary data.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+2 moreThe Role of Work in Health Disparities in the U.S. (R01 Clinical Trials Optional)
Due Jan 7, 2028National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
An NIH research project grant (R01, clinical trials optional) supporting population-based research on how work and occupation influence health outcomes among populations with health disparities. Eligible applicants are domestic institutions such as universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations; foreign organizations, foreign components of U.S. organizations, and foreign components are not eligible. No specific award amount is stated. This suits research institutions conducting population health-disparities research.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreMechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Jan 7, 2028National Institutes of Health · Up to $500K
This NCI (R01) opportunity funds investigator-initiated studies on the mechanisms by which bariatric surgery affects cancer risk. It is intended for research and academic institutions; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. The maximum award is about $500,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardNarrow eligibilityMechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Jan 7, 2028National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
An NIH/NCI exploratory grant (R21, clinical trial not allowed) funding proof-of-concept studies on the mechanisms by which bariatric surgery affects cancer risk. A broad range of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. No specific award amount is stated. Projects must address feasibility not already established in the literature, so this suits research institutions with relevant preliminary direction.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreNIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Required)
Due Jan 7, 2028National Institutes of Health · Amount varies
The NIH parent Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21, clinical trial required) supports early-stage research projects with at least one clinical trial, aligned with participating NIH institutes' missions. A broad range of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. No specific award amount is stated. The clinical-trial requirement makes this best suited to research institutions with trial capacity.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesGovernment / tribalNonprofits+1 moreMolecular Imaging of Inflammation in Cancer (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Jan 7, 2028National Institutes of Health · Up to $500K
This NIH (R01) opportunity funds development and use of molecular imaging methods to study inflammation in cancer in vivo, encouraging collaboration between cancer biologists and imaging scientists. It is intended for research and academic institutions; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. The maximum award is about $500,000.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesLarge awardNarrow eligibility