Browse Research Grants

Funds translational research accelerating scientific findings into clinical applications, excluding basic research and clinical trials, with two research levels and early-career partnering option.

Fellowships for early-career researchers to conduct independent astronomy and astrophysics research and education for up to three years.

Supports clinical health services research on traumatic brain injury and psychological health, emphasizing real-world evidence and policy impact.

Funds federally recognized tribes to address public safety, justice, substance use crimes, and victim services through a streamlined application process.

Funds clinical trials targeting psychological health and traumatic brain injury interventions, from pilot to advanced phases with community research inclusion.

Supports research to improve delivery and effectiveness of mental health interventions for older adults with serious mental illness across care settings.

Supports interdisciplinary Earth science research on agriculture, disaster resilience, natural resources, health, water, fire, energy, and infrastructure with dual-anonymous review.

Funds doctoral dissertation research using ECHO Cohort data on environmental influences affecting child health outcomes.

Supports institutional grants funding new full-time graduate students in food and agricultural sciences to develop expertise aligned with USDA's mission.

Funds institutions to strengthen graduate education in food and agricultural sciences and veterinary medicine through curriculum and faculty development.

Supports basic research on chemical threats impacting the nervous system to uncover toxicity mechanisms and therapeutic targets.

Supports youth and veteran projects in natural and cultural resource management on public lands, emphasizing hands-on experience and stewardship.

Supports projects providing logistical and operational support to enhance Honduran law enforcement and justice sector capabilities against narcotics and organized crime.

Supports research and training grants to educate engineers and scientists and promote early-stage research at U.S. universities.

Supports development and clinical translation of AI-based multimodal imaging tools to improve precision medicine and patient care.

Supports development of AI-based clinical decision support tools integrating imaging and multimodal data to improve patient care and personalized medicine.

Supports small clinical and translational science projects to help early career researchers transition to independence with $50,000 funding.

Supports a hub coordinating data and community engagement to optimize oral health through participatory research.

Supports projects establishing Clean Plant Centers to produce pathogen-free propagative plant material for specialty crops, enhancing environmental protection and crop competitiveness.

Supports sustained operations of impactful informatics tools advancing cancer research across biology, treatment, detection, and prevention.

Supports advanced development of emerging informatics technologies to enhance cancer research data analysis, visualization, and interpretation.

Funds research projects to strengthen research capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities aligned with NSF programs.

Funds atmospheric science research projects with mandatory Notices of Intent and security training requirements. Proposals due October 20, 2026.

Funds core centers to support multidisciplinary nutrition and obesity research through core services, pilot projects, and scientific catalyst programs.