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Federal opportunities with plain-English eligibility summaries. We aggregate public records — always verify the details on the funder’s site before applying.
Expanding the Therapeutic Pipeline for Treating and Preventing Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: Preclinical Validation and Drug Discovery for Novel Candidate Targets (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health research opportunity (U01 cooperative agreement, clinical trials not allowed) for preclinical validation and drug discovery targeting novel candidate targets in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It is aimed at biomedical researchers and research institutions conducting preclinical therapeutic development, not individuals or general nonprofits. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published; check the official NIH notice when available.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesHEAL Initiative: Optimization of Therapeutic Medical Devices through Team Science Mechanistic Research (RM1)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted NIH HEAL Initiative opportunity (RM1 team-science mechanism) supporting mechanistic research to optimize therapeutic medical devices. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. RM1 team-science awards generally suit research institutions and universities assembling multi-investigator teams rather than individuals or general nonprofits. Review the full notice once released to confirm who may apply.
ResearchersSummer Institute for Research Education in Biostatistics and Data Science
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted NIH opportunity to fund a Summer Institute for Research Education in Biostatistics and Data Science. Such research-education awards typically go to universities and research institutions, a narrow applicant pool. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; review the full announcement when released.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityForecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 - Clinical Trial Required)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes and Reduce Health Disparities in Rural Populations (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
Research Interests of the United States Air Force Academy (formerly USAFA-BAA-2021)
No deadline listedAir Force Academy · $0–$99M
The U.S. Air Force Academy uses this Broad Agency Announcement to fund research that supports cadet learning, faculty development, and Air Force mission needs across diverse fields such as hypersonics, cybersecurity, spatial disorientation, athletic performance, and homeland defense. It is open to non-government firms and partners (universities, businesses, and other non-federal entities); federal agencies are not eligible and should pursue internal government channels instead. The stated award range is very broad (from $0 up to about $99 million), so funding varies widely by project, and applicants typically begin by submitting a white paper.
ResearchersSmall businessSchools & universitiesLarge award+1 moreNIH Director’s Early Independence Awards (DP5 Clinical Trial Optional)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted NIH Director's Early Independence Award (DP5, clinical trial optional), which lets exceptional junior scientists skip the traditional postdoctoral training period and launch an independent research program shortly after their doctoral or clinical degree. Candidates are nominated and supported by their host research institution, so eligibility is narrow and tied to early-career investigators at eligible institutions. Specific eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines are not yet posted; review the official NIH notice when released.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityForecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Consortium on the Neurobiology of Adolescent Drinking in Adulthood (NADIA) Research Resource (Collaborative U24 - Clinical Trials not allowed)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Data Analysis Resource (U24 Clinical Trials Optional)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR): Workshop Opportunities
No deadline listedU.S. National Science Foundation · Up to $200K
The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide. NSF EPSCoR facilitates the establishment of partnerships among academic institutions, government, industry, and non-profit sectors that are designed to promote sustainable improvements in an EPSCoR-eligible jurisdiction’s research infrastructure, Research and Development (R&D) capacity, and R&D competitiveness. Eligibility to participate in NSF EPSCoR funding opportunities, including the EPSCoR Workshop Opportunities program, is described on the EPSCoR website (see criteria for eligibility link ). EPSCoR welcomes proposals for workshops only from institutions within EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions (i.e. states, territories, commonwealths). These workshops must focus on innovative ways to address multi-jurisdictional efforts on themes of regional or national importance with relevance to the goals and mission of NSF and EPSCoR .
Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Nigeria
ForecastedNo deadline listedCenters for Disease Control-GHC · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) CDC global health opportunity to expand global health security through local partnerships in Nigeria. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; CDC global health awards of this kind generally favor organizations with established presence and public health experience in the host country, and applicants without Nigeria operations are often not competitive. Watch for the official notice to confirm who may apply and any restrictions on foreign or domestic organizations.
NonprofitsNarrow eligibilityNotice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Trailblazer Award for New and Early-Stage Investigators (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
U.S. Administration on Aging, National Resource Centers on Older Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian Programs
ForecastedNo deadline listedAdministration for Community Living · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) Administration for Community Living program to fund National Resource Centers serving older American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, typically providing training, technical assistance, and resources to improve aging services for these populations. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published; awards like this generally go to organizations with demonstrated expertise serving Native elder communities. Review the official notice when released for exact eligibility and funding terms.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityAssessing the Feasibility of Incorporating Mechanisms in Multisite Clinical Trials of Mind and Body Interventions on Whole Person Health Restoration
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This NIH opportunity supports research assessing the feasibility of incorporating mechanism-focused studies into multisite clinical trials of mind-and-body interventions for whole-person health restoration. Awards of this type go to universities and research institutions conducting clinical research rather than to individuals or businesses. Eligibility details, funding amounts, and the deadline have not yet been posted.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNovel approaches to support therapeutic development in ultra-rare cancers
ForecastedNo deadline listedFood and Drug Administration · Amount varies
This is a forecasted FDA funding opportunity supporting novel approaches to advance therapeutic development for ultra-rare cancers. It is expected to target research institutions and organizations working in oncology drug development; full eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been published. Interested applicants should monitor the FDA for the formal notice.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityTraumatic Brain Injury State Partnership
ForecastedNo deadline listedAdministration for Community Living · Amount varies
This is a forecasted Traumatic Brain Injury State Partnership program from the Administration for Community Living, with no eligibility, funding amount, or description published yet. Programs of this type generally support state agencies in improving services for people with traumatic brain injury. Review the full announcement when posted to confirm who may apply and the funding terms.
National K12 Program for the Career Development of Clinician-Scientists in Diabetes Research (Diabetes-DOCS)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted NIH K12 career-development award to train clinician-scientists in diabetes research (Diabetes-DOCS). It is not yet open, and eligibility, budget, and deadline have not been posted. K12 awards go to institutions (typically universities and academic medical centers) that recruit and mentor early-career scholars, rather than to individuals directly, so this is restricted to qualifying research institutions.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityNIH Director’s Transformative Research Awards (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted (not yet open) NIH Director's Transformative Research Award (R01, clinical trial optional), supporting bold, unconventional research with potential for major scientific impact. These awards typically go to investigators at universities and research institutions and can be large. Eligibility specifics, funding amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted, so applicants should monitor for the full announcement.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesPediatric and Reproductive Environmental Health Scholars (PREHS) Program
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted NIH program supporting Pediatric and Reproductive Environmental Health Scholars (PREHS), a career-development/training opportunity. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; scholar/training programs of this type are typically aimed at researchers at academic medical institutions. Review the official announcement on Grants.gov before applying.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesCenters of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS)
ForecastedNo deadline listedNational Institutes of Health · Amount varies
This is a forecasted National Institutes of Health opportunity to fund Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS), supporting interdisciplinary genomics research centers. It is aimed at research institutions able to assemble multidisciplinary teams, not individual applicants or general organizations, and center awards of this type are typically large and highly competitive. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityLarge award