| Biological | Biomedical Sciences |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) |
HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program supports early-career scientists dedicated to diversity |
$8.6 million over 10 years, including full salary and benefits, with an annual research budget of $400,000 over the first five years and $600,000 over the second five years. |
May. Next competition to be announced in early 2026. |
| Bleeding Disorder |
National Bleeding Disorders Foundation |
Career Development Award (CDA) is sponsored by Sanofi. |
$70,000 annually for a maximum of three years |
Letters of intent will open in May 2025. |
| Breast Cancer, Nursing Research |
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation |
RE34 Breast Cancer Research Grant |
$50,000 |
May 16, 2025 LOI. June 28, 2025 full proposal |
| Cancer |
Mark Foundation for Cancer Research |
Emerging Leaders Awards program provides support to early-career investigators engaged in high-impact, high-risk cancer research. |
$750,000 over 3 years |
May 5, 2025 letter of Intent. July 28, 2025 application due |
| Cancer |
Karin Grunebaum Cancer Research Foundation |
Karin Grunebaum Faculty Research Fellowship |
$50,000 one year grant, plus $1,500 for research related travel |
May 5, 2025 |
| Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) |
Children’s Heart Foundation |
Independent Research Award |
$150,000 per year for two (2) years. |
May LOIs. September full application |
| Cystic Fibrosis |
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) |
Pilot & Feasibility Award supports (non-Path to a Cure related) basic science research studies focused on developing and testing new hypotheses in areas relevant to cystic fibrosis. |
Up to $50,000 per year plus 12% indirect costs for up to two (2) years |
May and December |
| Cystic Fibrosis |
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) |
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship supports (non-Path to a Cure related) postdoctoral research training related to cystic fibrosis. |
Up to $75,000 in the first year and $76,000 in the second year (indirect costs not allowed) |
May and December |
| Cystic Fibrosis |
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) |
Path to a Cure Research grants support basic science research that may enable the development of new therapies that directly impact CFTR function (see guidelines for areas of interest). |
$150,000/year + 12% indirect costs for 3 years |
May and December |
| Cystic Fibrosis |
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) |
Research grants support (non-Path to a Cure related) basic science research that will provide new insights that contribute to the understanding of the basic etiology and pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis. |
$150,000 per year (plus 12 percent for indirect costs) for up to two years, and 12% indirect costs. |
May and December |
| Cystic Fibrosis |
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) |
Junior Faculty Independent Investigator- Research Additional Mentoring Program (RAMP) Award |
Up to $42,420 per year for up to three years |
May |
| Dental |
American Association of Endodontist (AAE) |
Endodontic Educator Fellowship Award provides funding to individuals who agree to commit a minimum of five years to a full-time academic career in endodontics at a dental school. |
$250,000 over 5 years |
May 15 |
| Drug Discover, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Protein Biochemistry
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Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Foundation |
Faculty Starter Grant in Drug Discovery offers financial support to individuals beginning independent careers in drug discovery research at the faculty level at an accredited U.S. university. |
$100,000 for 1 year |
April 15, 2025 LOI. August 28, 2025 application |
| Focused Ultrasound |
Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation |
External Awards Program provides funding for investigator-initiated research projects that fall into either of two categories: (i) Preclinical and pilot clinical studies that promise to lead to the development of a reimbursable clinical indication for focused ultrasound within the next five to seven years, or (ii) High-risk, early-stage, proof-of-concept projects that are unlikely to receive funding from other sources. |
$100,000 |
Abstracts are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Full proposal deadlines: February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. |
| Frontotemporal Degeneration Disorders (FTD) |
Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation |
Accelerating Drug Discovery for Frontotemporal Degeneration. |
$300,000 – $350,000, depending on the stage and scope of the research. |
May 13, 2024 LOI. July 22, 2024 invited Full Proposal |
| Gambling Disorder, Mental Health |
International Center for Responsible Gaming(ICRG) |
Large Grant to study the mental health comorbidities on individuals diagnosed with gambling disorder. |
$187,500 2-year grant. |
May 16, 2025 |
| Hematologic Malignancies, Hematology, Oncology |
American Society of Hematology |
ASH Bridge award is designated for ASH members who applied for an NIH R01 grant or equivalent and were scored but not funded.. |
$150,000 yearlong |
May 1, 2025 |
| Huntington’s Disease |
Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) |
The HD Human Biology Project grant mechanism provide support for young scientists to work collaboratively with HD Clinics from around the world. |
$75,000/year one or two year ($50,000 salary support and $25,000 research budget) |
Mid-May 2024 LOI. Late July 2024 application. |
| Juvenile Myositis |
Cure JM Foundation |
Fellowship to clinicians aspiring to become the future leaders of juvenile myositis care and research.. |
$85,000 per year for up to 2 years. |
May 30, 2025 |
| Lung Cancer |
American Association for Cancer Reseach (AACR) |
AACR-ALK Positive Lung Cancer Research Fellowship |
$130,000 over 2 years |
May 15, 2025 |
| Lupus |
Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) |
Targeted Research Program on Engineered Cell Therapies for Lupus |
$300,000-$600,000 over 2 years |
May 29, 2024 LOI. December 9, 2024 full application. |
| Musculoskeletal Injury Clinical Research |
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) |
Young Steven P. Arnoczky Young Investigator Grant provides a grant to support clinical and basic science research for early-career principal investigators |
$80,000 total |
May 15 |
| Musculoskeletal Injury Clinical Research |
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) |
The Playmaker Grant aims to advance exploratory projects by providing start-up funding, seed-money, bridge/gap funding |
$25,000 |
March LOI. May 15 |
| Multiple Sclerosis |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) |
Career Transition Fellowships to support a two-year period of advanced postdoctoral training in MS research and the first three years of research support in a new faculty appointment. |
$600,000 over five years |
Pre-application May 14, 2025. Full application August 20, 2025 |
| Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatric Disease |
One Mind Institute |
One Mind grants support early-career investigators in neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, and related fields. |
$300,000 over 3 years |
May 15, 2025 |
| Oncology Nursing Research |
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation |
RE26 Oral Chemotherapy Adherence Research Grant |
$100,000 |
May 16, 2025 LOI. June 28, 2025 full proposal |
| Oncology Nursing Research |
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation |
RE33 General Topic Research Grant./td>
| $100,000 |
May 16, 2025 LOI. June 28, 2025 full proposal |
| Oncology Nursing Research |
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation |
RE03 General Topic Research Grant projects may include investigator-initiated research, pilot or feasibility studies, supplements to currently funded projects, or developing a new aspect of a program of research./td>
| $50,000 |
May 16, 2025 LOI. June 28, 2025 full proposal |
| Pediatric Nutrition/Health |
Gerber Foundation |
Research Grant Pediatric Health Award for health and/or nutrition-related research projects designed to make a significant impact on issues affecting infants and young children from birth to 3 years of age. |
Limit $350,000 on grants with no more than $125,000/year. Limit of $20,000 on Novice research grants) |
Concept Paper May 15 and November 15. February 15 and August 15 Full Proposal. |
| Physical Medicine |
Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
Scott F. Nadler PASSOR Musculoskeletal Research Grant . |
$30,000 |
May 1 |
| Physical Medicine |
Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
Midcareer Investigator Research Grants program seed money for new research projects that extend an established investigator’s work in new directions. |
$25,000 |
May 1 |
| RYR-1-related diseases (RYR-1-RD) |
RYR-1 Foundation |
Individual Investigator Research Grant Awards |
$480,000 |
May 18, 2024 |
Sexual & Reproductive Health |
Lalor Foundation |
The Anna Lalor Burdick Program seeks to empower young women through education about healthy reproduction in order to broaden and enhance their options in life. |
$10,000 to $50,000 |
Concept Paper May 1 and November 1 |
| Spinal Cord Injury |
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation |
SCIRTS Translational Spectrum Grants support a wide range of research that will lead to an improved quality of life for those living with SCI. |
$200,000 per year for 2 years |
May 23, 2025 LOI. November 7, 2025 FGA |
| Spinal Cord Injury |
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation |
SCIRTS Postdoctoral Fellowships to encourage early-career training and specialization in the field of spinal cord injury research. |
PhD, MD, DVM / $100,000 per year for 2 years. |
May 23, 2025 LOI. November 7, 2025 FGA |
| Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (TMT) |
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Foundation |
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (TMT) for individuals engaged in multidisciplinary/collaborative research training programs that will extend their credentials in Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (TMT). |
$60,000 per year for up to 2 years |
April 15, 2025 LOI. August 28, 2025 application |
| Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (TMT). |
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Foundation |
Faculty Starter Grant in Translational Medicine offers financial support to individuals beginning independent research careers at the faculty level at an accredited U.S. university. |
$100,000 for 1 year |
April 15, 2025 LOI. August 28, 2025 application |
| Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) |
Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance |
Postdoctoral Fellowships support and coordinate research that will lead to a cure for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), while improving the lives of those affected. |
PhD or MD degree. $150,000 over 2 years. |
May 19, 2025 Letter of Intent. August 25, 2025 full proposal by invitation only |
| Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) |
Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance |
Research Grants Program aims to support basic research relevant to TSC and scientific studies that accelerate the translation of basic research findings into clinical impact for those affected by TSC. |
$150,000 over 2 years |
May 19, 2025 Letter of Intent. August 25, 2025 full proposal by invitation only |