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Latest opportunities (2013)
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support secondary analysis of AnVIL datasets and enhance the utilization of the AnVIL platform for small research projects by removing cost barriers for new users. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, and various other organizations, including Native American tribal governments and historically black colleges. To apply, interested parties should refer to the full opportunity announcement for detailed application instructions.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The Oceanographic Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination (OTIC) Program aims to support research and technology development activities that enhance the capabilities of the ocean science research community through instrumentation development. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a broad range of applicants to submit proposals. Interested parties can apply by submitting unsolicited proposals, with specific funding opportunities announced for related projects.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The purpose of this grant is to solicit competitive revision applications from awardees with active U19 awards under RFA-RM-22-015 to expand their projects to include first-in-human genome editing clinical trials. Eligible applicants include independent school districts, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public and Indian housing authorities, and various federal agencies, while non-domestic entities are not eligible. To apply, interested parties should refer to the full opportunity announcement for detailed instructions.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to enhance the quality of undergraduate STEM education at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and improve student recruitment, retention, and graduation rates in STEM fields. Eligible applicants include accredited institutions of higher education that offer undergraduate STEM programs and are designated as HSIs by the U.S. Department of Education. To apply, institutions must submit a proposal that aligns with the grant's goals and includes documentation confirming their HSI status.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The FIRE program aims to advance innovative multidisciplinary research and education in wildland fire science, addressing the complexities of wildland fire dynamics and promoting community resilience. Eligible applicants include a diverse range of groups such as academics, educators, scientists, community members, and industry partners. To apply, proposals should focus on specific areas such as data collection, modeling, community adaptation, and collaborative networks, with submissions managed by the NSF in consultation with partner organizations.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence (SL) grant supports transformative research on the principles and mechanisms of learning and augmented intelligence, focusing on how human cognitive functions can be enhanced through technology and collaboration. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to participate. Specific application instructions are not provided, but interested parties can contact NSF grants.gov support for assistance.
The Algorithms for Modern Power Systems (AMPS) program aims to fund research projects that develop advanced mathematical and statistical algorithms to enhance the security, reliability, and efficiency of the modern power grid. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to apply. For application details or support, interested parties can contact the NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
The grant aims to support convergence research that addresses complex societal and scientific challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering innovative solutions and new scientific paradigms. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, independent museums, research laboratories, and institutions of higher education in the U.S., with proposals requiring a principal investigator holding a full-time appointment at a U.S.-based organization. To apply, teams must submit a five-year research plan divided into two phases, with specific budget limits and progress evaluations after the first two years to qualify for additional funding.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to enhance understanding of the biomedical research enterprise by leveraging insights from the science of science policy research community, with a focus on fostering a diverse and efficient scientific workforce. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to participate. Prospective investigators are encouraged to consult with program officers from both NSF and NIH before submitting proposals to ensure alignment with the priorities of the respective agencies.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The AIMing program aims to support research that integrates artificial intelligence technologies with mathematical reasoning to enhance knowledge discovery. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education in the U.S., with specific requirements for principal investigators regarding their employment status. Application details are not explicitly provided in the description.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The NSF CISE Directorate grant supports research and education projects in computing, communications, and information science through various Future Computing Research programs, with project budgets up to $1,000,000 and durations of up to 4 years. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education in the U.S., and federally recognized Tribal Nations. To apply, proposals must be submitted by the specified eligible entities, and additional instructions apply for projects involving international branch campuses.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot aims to enhance the U.S. AI ecosystem by connecting researchers and educators with advanced computational resources, datasets, and expertise to foster AI-driven innovation. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, federal agencies, and accredited institutions of higher education. Proposals can be submitted through the NSF, with specific guidelines for eligibility outlined in the PAPPG.
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