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Cognitive Neuroscience (CogNeuro)

The Cognitive Neuroscience (CogNeuro) program seeks to fund proposals that can advance our understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying human cognition and behavior.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchabout 25 awards
DeadlineMon, Feb 1, 2027 (101 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-24-1699
Assistance listing47.075
PostedThu, Oct 12, 2023

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Biological Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards (BA-SR)

The Biological Anthropology Program seeks to advance scientific knowledge about the processes that have shaped biological diversity in living and fossil humans and their primate relatives through support of basic research on human and primate evolution, biological variation, and interactions between biology, behavior…

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are…
How muchabout 40 awards; $5 million total
DeadlineMon, Feb 1, 2027 (101 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #23-503
Assistance listing47.075
PostedWed, Oct 12, 2022

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Science and Technology Studies (STS)

Synopsis of Program: Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the conceptual foundations, historical developments and social contexts of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), including medical science.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Organization limit varies by the type of proposal: Standard Research Grants and Grants for Collaborative Research: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit…
How much$6.2 million total
DeadlineTue, Feb 2, 2027 (102 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #22-629
Assistance listing47.075
PostedSat, Aug 27, 2022

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Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program

The primary aim of the Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program is to foster the continuing health of the mathematical sciences research community as a whole.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineTue, Feb 2, 2027 (102 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-20-1260
Assistance listing47.049
PostedFri, Aug 7, 2020

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Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research (Future CoRe)

The NSF CISE Directorate supports research and education projects that develop new knowledge in all aspects of computing, communications, and information science and engineering through the following Future Computing Research (Future CoRe) programs: Algorithmic Foundations (AF) program; Communications and Information…

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are…
How much$600K to $12 million per award; about 600 awards; $280 million total
DeadlineThu, Feb 4, 2027 (104 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #25-543
Assistance listing47.075
PostedFri, Jul 25, 2025

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ROSES 2025: B.8 Heliophysics Spaceflight Science Foundations

The close date above is the date for the Step-2 proposal due date. The Step-1 proposal due date is November 20, 2026.

FromNASA Headquarters
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesProposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions.
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineFri, Feb 5, 2027 (105 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #NNH25ZDA001N-SSF
Assistance listing43.001
PostedThu, Oct 8, 2026

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Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1

NSF-supported science and engineering research increasingly relies on cutting-edge infrastructure.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Proposals may only be submitted by organizations located in the United States, its territories, or possessions, as follows.
How much$4 million to $20 million per award; about 10 awards; $100 million total
DeadlineMon, Feb 8, 2027 (108 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #24-598
Assistance listing47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.079, 47.083, 47.084
PostedTue, Aug 20, 2024

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Growing Convergence Research (gcr)

Convergence research is a means for solving vexing research problems, in particular, complex problems focusing on societal needs or deep scientific challenges.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are…
How much$1.2 million to $3.6 million per award; about 10 awards; $16 million total
DeadlineMon, Feb 8, 2027 (108 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #24-527
Assistance listing47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076
PostedFri, Jan 19, 2024

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A Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise (SoS:BIO)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are interested in proposals that will propel our understanding of the biomedical research enterprise by drawing from the scientific expertise of the science of science policy research community.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How much$100K to $250K per award; about 8 awards; $2 million total
DeadlineTue, Feb 9, 2027 (109 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #23-569
Assistance listing47.075, 93.859
PostedTue, Mar 21, 2023

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Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence (SL)

Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence (SL) supports potentially transformative research that develops basic theoretical insights and fundamental knowledge about principles, processes and mechanisms of learning, and about augmented intelligence — how human cognitive function can be augmented through…

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchat least $550 per award
DeadlineWed, Feb 10, 2027 (110 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-19-127Y
Assistance listing47.075
PostedThu, Sep 19, 2019

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EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (EFRI-2026/27): Wave-Based Computing ( EFRI-WBC)

The Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) program serves a critical role in helping the NSF Directorate for Engineering focus on important emerging areas in a timely way.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are…
How muchabout 30 awards; $30 million total
DeadlineThu, Feb 11, 2027 (111 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-524
Assistance listing47.041, 47.049, 47.084
PostedMon, Aug 17, 2026

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Advancing coastal flood protection through public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, and improved sediment management.

The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)/Competitive Research Program (CRP) [formerly Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR)/Coastal Ocean Program (COP)], is soliciting proposals for projects that will support state-of-the-art…

FromDOC NOAA - ERA Production
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesEligible applicants for Federal financial assistance in this competition are U.S. institutions of higher education, non-profits, state and local governments, tribal government entities, U.S. Territories, U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands institutions, and…
How much$500K to $2 million per award; about 1 award; $2 million total
DeadlineFri, Feb 12, 2027 (112 days left)
CategoryEnvironment, Natural Resources, Science, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2026-32934
Assistance listing11.478
PostedFri, Sep 25, 2026

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NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages (DLI-DEL)

This funding partnership between the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) supports projects to develop and advance knowledge concerning dynamic language infrastructure in the context of endangered human languages — languages that are both understudied and at risk of…

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are…
How muchabout 25 awards; $4.8 million total
DeadlineTue, Feb 16, 2027 (116 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #22-615
Assistance listing47.050, 47.070, 47.075
PostedSun, Jul 17, 2022

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Mid-Career Advancement (MCA)

The MCA program offers an opportunity for scientists and engineers at the mid-career stage (see restrictions under Additional Eligibility Information) to substantively enhance and advance their research program and career trajectory.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Serve as PI: PIs must be a) at the Associate Professor rank (or equivalent; see Additional Eligibility Information) and b) at that rank for at least 3 years by the proposal submission date.
How muchabout 45 awards; $18 million total
DeadlineMon, Mar 1, 2027 (129 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #22-603
Assistance listing47.050, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076
PostedSat, Jun 11, 2022

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Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)

The Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program supports the translation of open-source science and engineering-focused research products into safe and sustainable ecosystems that address national and societal challenges.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion…
How muchabout 60 awards; $40 million total
DeadlineTue, Mar 2, 2027 (130 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-506
Assistance listing47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.084
PostedThu, Feb 19, 2026

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NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM)

The main goal of the S-STEM program is to enable academically talented, low-income students to pursue successful careers in promising STEM fields.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their…
How much$1 million to $5 million per award; about 60 awards; $120 million total
DeadlineTue, Mar 2, 2027 (130 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #25-514
Assistance listing47.076
PostedTue, Dec 3, 2024

Official posting

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ROSES 2025: B.7 The Heliophysics Low-Cost Access to Space

The close date above is the date for the Step-2 proposal due date. The Step-1 proposal due date is November 20, 2026.

FromNASA Headquarters
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesProposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions.
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineTue, Mar 16, 2027 (144 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #NNH25ZDA001N-LCAS
Assistance listing43.001
PostedWed, Oct 7, 2026

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Deployed Warfighter Protection FY27

The DWFP Program’s mission is to protect deployed military personnel from arthropod vectors of medically relevant disease pathogens, including (but not limited to) arthropod disease vectors of tick-borne pathogens and mosquito-borne arboviruses, as well as nuisance biting arthropods and emerging arthropod threats such…

FromACC-APG-Detrick
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How much$20K to $1.1 million per award
DeadlineWed, Mar 17, 2027 (145 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #AFPMB-BAA-27-01
Assistance listing12.355
PostedThu, Sep 24, 2026

Official posting

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Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program

The Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program is designed to encourage development and implementation of bold, new, and potentially transformative approaches to STEM graduate education training.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are…
How much$300K to $1 million per award; about 20 awards; $14 million total
DeadlineThu, Mar 25, 2027 (153 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #24-529
Assistance listing47.076
PostedWed, Jan 24, 2024

Official posting

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UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Broad Agency Announcement

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point's mission is "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United…

FromDept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesEligible applicants under this BAA include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, and for-profit organizations (i.e. large and small businesses) for scientific…
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineWed, Mar 31, 2027 (159 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement contract
Opportunity #W911NF-20-S-0008
Assistance listing12.431
PostedWed, Apr 1, 2020

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