Browse Research Grants

Supports projects aligned with U.S. Mission Iraq's public diplomacy priorities through grants in 2026.

Funds projects that promote U.S.-Bolivia economic ties, democracy, cultural exchange, and counter foreign influence.

Funds research on ocean chemistry and global geochemical cycles, including chemical composition and transformations in marine environments.

Funds fundamental research in cultural anthropology to advance scientific understanding of human social and cultural variability.

Supports research advancing neural mechanisms of human cognition using diverse physiological methods and theory-driven experiments.

Funds fundamental research in biological oceanography and marine ecology to advance understanding of aquatic ecosystems including marine and Great Lakes environments.

Lead the Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center to mentor and develop new epilepsy researchers in a collaborative environment.

Supports novel, creative research on post-traumatic epilepsy to improve quality of life for Veterans and Service Members.

Funds research repurposing existing resources to accelerate understanding of post-traumatic epilepsy and comorbidities.

Funds collaborative research partnerships addressing critical questions in post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE).

Supports new faculty investigators in post-traumatic epilepsy research with mentoring, networking, and career development via a virtual center.

Supports governments and courts to strengthen criminal justice responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, enhancing victim safety and offender accountability.

Funds research advancing understanding of decision making and risk in individuals, groups, and organizations, including doctoral dissertation improvements and conferences.

Funds doctoral dissertation research improving understanding of decision making and risk in social and behavioral sciences.

Funds neuroscience research advancing small molecule drug discovery and development for nervous system disorders, including clinical trial optional support.

Supports research initiation awards in space and Earth sciences with up to $300,000 funding over two years. Proposals undergo dual-anonymous peer review.

Funds undergraduate research participation in NSF-funded projects via REU Sites and Supplements, supporting diverse disciplines and international opportunities.

Funds innovative, high-risk lupus research addressing FY26 focus areas, excluding clinical trials, open to early-career investigators.

Funds interventional research improving quality of life for lupus patients, emphasizing near-term impact and clinical trials without animal studies.

Funds high-risk/high-reward lupus research targeting FY26 Lupus Research Program focus areas, excluding clinical trials.

Funds planning and pilot studies for early-stage lupus research aligned with FY26 focus areas, including phase 0/1 clinical trials.

Competitive grants for public transportation projects on Indian reservations for federally recognized tribes.

Funds innovative projects to recruit, prepare, and retain effective K-12 STEM teachers and leaders in high-need U.S. school districts through scholarships, fellowships, research, and capacity building

Funds community efforts to end homelessness and support youth experiencing homelessness through coordinated rehousing and prevention programs.