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Latest opportunities (2013)
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to solicit applications for Stage 2 of the Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet) Program, focusing on understanding senescent cell heterogeneity and developing senotherapeutic strategies to improve health outcomes. Eligible applicants include independent school districts, public and private higher education institutions, state and tribal governments, housing authorities, small businesses, and certain nonprofit organizations. Applications are not currently being accepted, but potential applicants are encouraged to prepare collaborations and projects in anticipation of the upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support the development, dissemination, implementation, and evaluation of research in Anesthesia, Addiction Medicine, and Pain Medicine, focusing on various critical areas such as clinical trial endpoints and opioid assessment. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, and businesses, with no restrictions on the type of organization. Application details are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at terrin.brown@fda.hhs.gov for more information.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) aims to establish the EmbraceHealth Clinical Research Network to address health disparities through research on clinical and behavioral interventions. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state and county governments, for-profit and small businesses, educational institutions, and certain nonprofit organizations. Currently, applications are not being solicited, but potential applicants are encouraged to develop collaborations and projects in preparation for future funding opportunities.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) aims to support the expansion of the Collaboratory on Neural Ensembles & Used Substances (NExUS) to enhance understanding of neural cell populations and their role in addiction. Eligible applicants include various government entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and other groups, including Native American tribal governments. Application details are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email at olivier.berton@nih.gov for further information.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The OPUS program aims to support individuals in later career stages who have made significant contributions to their fields by allowing them to synthesize their research into integrated products beneficial to the scientific community. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, independent museums, research laboratories, professional societies, and accredited institutions of higher education located in the U.S. Proposals must be submitted through the appropriate channels, and applicants should contact NSF grants.gov support for assistance with the application process.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to invite eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit applications for Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Phase IIB grants, contingent upon the reauthorization of the STTR program. Eligibility is limited to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA). While applications are not currently being solicited, potential applicants are encouraged to prepare for future submissions and can contact SEEDinfo@nih.gov for more information.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is inviting research applications focused on developing behavioral interventions for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, as well as their caregivers, through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Eligible applicants include independent school districts, public and private higher education institutions, government entities, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. While applications are not currently being solicited, interested parties are encouraged to prepare for future submissions and can contact the grantor at melissa-riddle@nih.gov for more information.
The Engineering for Civil Infrastructure (ECI) program funds fundamental research in various engineering fields to enhance the resilience and sustainability of civil infrastructure, particularly in the context of climate change and natural hazards. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to participate. Interested parties are encouraged to email a one-page project summary to the ECI Program Officers for guidance before submitting a full proposal.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to renew the HEAL Pain Management Effectiveness Research Network Resource Centers to support large-scale multisite clinical trials focused on improving pain management strategies and therapeutics. Eligible applicants are limited to organizations that were previously funded under RFA-TR-22-012. Interested parties should prepare to submit applications that will undergo peer review, with funding contingent on merit.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program (SSH) provides funding for small community-based development projects that align with U.S. Embassy priorities, such as economic diversification, women's entrepreneurship, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. Eligible applicants include registered Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) and Community or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that demonstrate community involvement and have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. To apply, submit a completed SSH form, project proposal, and required documents via email to the U.S. Self-Help Coordinator at praiagrants@state.gov, with applications accepted on a rolling basis until June.
Administration for Community Living
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The NIDILRR’s ARRT program aims to provide advanced research training and experience to individuals with doctorates or similar advanced degrees, focusing on enhancing the capacity to conduct multidisciplinary disability and rehabilitation research related to employment outcomes for people with disabilities. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, while foreign entities are not eligible. The application process details are not provided, but interested parties can contact Courtney Ward-Sutton via email for more information.
U.S. National Science Foundation
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant from the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) aims to support mid-career or later-stage researchers in pursuing new research directions through sabbaticals or professional development, enabling them to acquire new expertise and enhance their competitiveness. Eligible applicants include Associate or Full Professors or equivalent, with a strong track record of prior accomplishments. Interested researchers should submit proposals that outline their professional development plans and the rationale for their transition in research direction, along with departmental support, as proposals lacking these elements will be deemed unresponsive.
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