Research grants

497 opportunities from NIH and NSF are open right now. The next deadline is Friday, Oct 30. 166 opportunities are coming up.

Browse NIH and NSF opportunities, then choose an institute or directorate. Most applications need an eligible organization; a research topic alone does not establish individual eligibility.

Due in November 2027

Apply by Nov 16, 2027

Pilot Studies of Biological, Behavioral and Social Mechanisms Contributing to HIV Pathogenesis Within the Mission of NIDDK (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Nov 18, 2027

Chemical 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)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $300K
Open

Due in December 2027

Apply by Dec 3, 2027

Accelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Dec 3, 2027

Accelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Dec 23, 2027

Catalyze Product Definition Medical Device prototype design/testing and disease target identification and assay development (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Dec 23, 2027

Catalyze: Enabling Technologies and Transformative Platforms for HLBS Research (R33 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $350K
Open
Apply by Dec 23, 2027

Catalyze: Product Definition for Small Molecules, Biologics and Combination Products - Target Identification and Validation, and Preliminary Product/Lead Series Identification (R61/R33 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Dec 23, 2027

Catalyze: Product Definition for Small Molecules, Biologics, and Combination Products - Preliminary Product/Lead Series Identification and Combination Product Prototype (R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Dec 23, 2027

Catalyze: Product Definition Medical Device Prototype Optimization (R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open

Due in January 2028

Apply by Jan 6, 2028

Continuation or Revision of NIDCR Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UH3 Clinical Trial Required)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 6, 2028

NIDCR Behavioral and Social Intervention Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $500K
Open
Apply by Jan 6, 2028

NIDCR Drug, Biologic, Device and/or Procedure Intervention Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 6, 2028

Stimulating Hematology Investigation: New Endeavors (SHINE) (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges

Nationwide

Up to $375K
Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Required)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Academic-Industrial Partnerships for Translation of Technologies for Diagnosis and Treatment (R01 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $499K
Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Academic-Industrial Partnerships for Translation of Technologies for Diagnosis and Treatment (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $499K
Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Advancing Healthcare for Older Adults from Populations that Experience Health Disparities (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Clinical Characterization of Cancer Therapy-induced Adverse Sequelae and Mechanism-based Interventional Strategies (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open

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Due in November 2027

Pilot Studies of Biological, Behavioral and Social Mechanisms Contributing to HIV Pathogenesis Within the Mission of NIDDK (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Chemical 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 in December 2027

Accelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Accelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Catalyze Product Definition Medical Device prototype design/testing and disease target identification and assay development (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Catalyze: Enabling Technologies and Transformative Platforms for HLBS Research (R33 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Catalyze: Product Definition for Small Molecules, Biologics and Combination Products - Target Identification and Validation, and Preliminary Product/Lead Series Identification (R61/R33 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Catalyze: Product Definition for Small Molecules, Biologics, and Combination Products - Preliminary Product/Lead Series Identification and Combination Product Prototype (R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Catalyze: Product Definition Medical Device Prototype Optimization (R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Due in January 2028

Continuation or Revision of NIDCR Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UH3 Clinical Trial Required)

NIDCR Behavioral and Social Intervention Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)

NIDCR Drug, Biologic, Device and/or Procedure Intervention Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)

Stimulating Hematology Investigation: New Endeavors (SHINE) (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Required)

Academic-Industrial Partnerships for Translation of Technologies for Diagnosis and Treatment (R01 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Academic-Industrial Partnerships for Translation of Technologies for Diagnosis and Treatment (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)

Advancing Healthcare for Older Adults from Populations that Experience Health Disparities (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)

Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Clinical Characterization of Cancer Therapy-induced Adverse Sequelae and Mechanism-based Interventional Strategies (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

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