Office of Research Funding Opportunities and Notices
Office of Research Funding Opportunities and Notices

REVISED: Funding Opportunities and Notices

 

1) Technology Development Research for Establishing Feasibility and Proof of Concept (R21 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This opportunity supports high-risk, novel research to develop new technologies with broad biomedical applications. Projects should aim for significant advancements in laboratory instruments, software, chemical reagents, or modified biological systems, excluding those addressing specific biological questions or repurposing existing technologies. 
Upcoming Deadlines:
07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  16 FEB 2026 - New

2) NLM Research Grants in Biomedical Informatics and Data Science (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

This initiative supports innovative research in biomedical informatics and data science, emphasizing data-driven discovery in biomedical and clinical health sciences. It aims to enhance scientific insights, clinical care, public health, and personal wellness through scalable, reusable methods for managing health-related digital data.
Upcoming Deadlines:
05 NOV 2025 - Renewal, Resubmission  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  05 FEB 2026 - New

3) NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This initiative supports investigator-driven biomedical research projects aligned with the scientific missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers. Excluding clinical trials, it encompasses diverse fields such as genetics, mental health, infectious diseases, aging, and environmental health, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration.
Upcoming Deadlines:
05 NOV 2025 - Renewal, Resubmission, Revision  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  05 FEB 2026 - New

4) NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This program supports small-scale biomedical research projects across various domains, including genomics, aging, mental health, and environmental sciences. It emphasizes pilot studies, data analysis, and technology development, excluding clinical trials, under the missions of participating NIH institutes. 
Upcoming Deadlines:
16 NOV 2025 - Resubmission, Revision  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  16 FEB 2026 - New

5) Focused Technology Research and Development (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This opportunity supports the development of innovative technologies for biomedical research, focusing on laboratory instruments, algorithms, chemical reagents, and modified biological systems. Projects should enhance current methodologies and address broad research questions without testing specific biological hypotheses. 
Upcoming Deadlines:
5 NOV 2025 - Renewal  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  05 FEB 2026 - New

6) NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)

This initiative supports basic science studies involving human participants, focusing on biomedical and behavioral outcomes. It targets fundamental research without specific applications, involving institutes like NEI, NIA, NIAAA, and others, emphasizing multidisciplinary biomedical research. 
Upcoming Deadlines:
16 NOV 2025 - Resubmission, Revision  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  16 FEB 2026 - New

7) Research Trainee Program

Supports early-career health researchers in biomedical and clinical fields, fostering career development and multidisciplinary training to enhance British Columbia's health research expertise and innovation.
Upcoming Deadline:
27 NOV 2025 - LOI required

8) Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

This initiative supports exploratory bioengineering research to enhance biomedical research and clinical care. It focuses on developing new capabilities or improving existing ones in quality, speed, efficacy, and accessibility, including clinical trials to validate performance
Upcoming Deadlines:
16 NOV 2025 - Resubmission  |  16 FEB 2026 - New

9) Trainee Travel Awards & Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation Travel Awards

Supports trainees presenting first-author diabetes-related research at virtual or in-person conferences. Eligible fields include biomedical and clinical research, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches to diabetes. Open to graduate students, undergraduates, medical trainees, and post-doctoral fellows with accepted abstracts.
Upcoming Deadline:
21 APR 2026

10) Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Required)

This initiative supports clinical trial research projects aligned with the scientific missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers. Focus areas include mechanistic studies in diverse biomedical fields such as genetics, aging, infectious diseases, mental health, and environmental health.
Upcoming Deadlines:
05 NOV 2025 - Renewal, Resubmission, Revision  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  05 FEB 2026 - New

11) Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)

This opportunity supports independent scientists conducting basic experimental studies with humans, focusing on biomedical and behavioral outcomes. It aims to enhance research careers by providing salary support and dedicated research time, fostering contributions to fields like aging, neurology, and substance abuse.
Upcoming Deadline:
12 NOV 2025

12) Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This opportunity supports newly independent scientists in advancing their careers through intensive research in biomedical fields. It excludes leading clinical trials but allows participation in trials led by others, focusing on areas like aging, addiction, neurology, and women's health.
Upcoming Deadlines:
12 NOV 2025 - Renewal, Resubmission, Revision  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  12 FEB 2026 - New

13) Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)

This opportunity supports mid-career health professionals in conducting basic experimental studies with humans, focusing on patient-oriented research. It emphasizes mentoring junior investigators and covers biomedical and behavioral outcomes to explore fundamental phenomena without immediate application.
Upcoming Deadline:
12 NOV 2025

14) Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This opportunity supports newly independent scientists in advancing their careers through intensive research in biomedical fields. It excludes leading clinical trials but allows participation in trials led by others, focusing on areas like aging, addiction, neurology, and women's health.
Upcoming Deadlines:
12 NOV 2025 - Renewal, Resubmission, Revision  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  12 FEB 2026 - New 

15) Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)

This opportunity supports mid-career health professionals in conducting basic experimental studies with humans, focusing on patient-oriented research. It emphasizes mentoring junior investigators and covers biomedical and behavioral outcomes to explore fundamental phenomena without immediate application.
Upcoming Deadlines:
12 NOV 2025 - Renewal, Resubmission, Revision  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  12 FEB 2026 - New

16) Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Required)

This program supports clinical scientists in leading independent clinical trials or basic science studies involving human participants. It focuses on biomedical and behavioral research, including translational research, to enhance health-related research capabilities across various NIH Institutes and Centers.
Upcoming Deadlines:
12 NOV 2025 - Renewal, Revision  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  12 FEB 2026 - New

17) NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)

This opportunity supports basic science studies involving human participants to explore fundamental biomedical and behavioral phenomena. It emphasizes experimental manipulation without specific application goals, aligning with NIH's definition of clinical trials and basic research across multiple health domains.
Upcoming Deadline:
05 NOV 2025 - Renewal, Resubmission, Revision  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  05 FEB 2026 - New

18) Bridge Award in Liver Diseases

Supports biomedical and clinical research in liver diseases, enabling investigators to refine competitive NIH or equivalent proposals for resubmission. Focuses on advancing hepatology through multidisciplinary studies to address critical challenges in liver health and disease management.
Upcoming Deadline:
16 MAR 2026 - Confirmed / Sponsor

19) Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 – Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This opportunity supports clinicians with doctoral degrees in developing careers focused on patient-oriented research, excluding independent clinical trials. It encourages participation in mentor-led trials across diverse biomedical fields, aligning with the missions of various NIH institutes.
Upcoming Deadline:
12 NOV 2025 - Resubmission, Revision  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  12 FEB 2026 - New

20) NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This program supports high-risk, early-stage research in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical sciences, excluding clinical trials. It aims to foster breakthroughs and novel methodologies across diverse areas, including genomics, mental health, infectious diseases, and environmental health.
Upcoming Deadline:
16 NOV 2026 - Resubmission, Revision  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  16 FEB 2026 - New

21) Academic-Industrial Partnerships for Translation of Technologies for Diagnosis and Treatment (R01 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This initiative fosters academic-industrial collaborations to translate scientific and engineering advancements into practical tools for disease research and management. It emphasizes developing technologies for diagnosis, treatment, and risk assessment, requiring multidisciplinary teams to enhance and validate innovations for diverse healthcare settings.
Upcoming Deadlines:
05 NOV 2025 - Renewal, Resubmission, Revision  |  05 FEB 2026 - New

22) Postdoctoral Fellows Program

This fellowship supports postdoctoral scholars in conducting interdisciplinary research at the Beckman Institute. Focus areas include biomedical research, clinical studies, clinical medicine, and applied sciences, fostering innovation and collaboration across diverse scientific domains.
Upcoming Deadline:
24 NOV 2025

23) NICHD Small Research Grant Program (R03 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)

This program supports clinical trials focused on basic science research involving human participants. It emphasizes studies that manipulate independent variables to assess biomedical or behavioral outcomes, aiming to understand fundamental phenomena without direct application goals.
Upcoming Deadline:
16 NOV 2025 - Resubmission  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  16 FEB 2026 - New

24) Substance Use/Substance Use Disorder Dissertation Research Award (R36 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

This opportunity supports doctoral candidates in conducting research on substance use and disorders, aligning with the NIDA Strategic Plan. It aims to enhance the talent pool in this field, encouraging diverse applicants, and excludes leading independent clinical trials.
Upcoming Deadlines:
16 NOV 2025 - Resubmission  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  16 FEB 2026 - New

25) NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Required)

This initiative supports exploratory research in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical fields, emphasizing novel methodologies and clinical trials. Projects should align with the scientific missions of participating NIH Institutes, potentially leading to breakthroughs or new applications in medical interventions.
Upcoming Deadlines:
16 NOV 2025 - Resubmission, Revision  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  16 FEB 2026 - New

26) NICHD Small Research Grant Program (R03 Clinical Trial Required)

The NICHD Small Research Grant Program (R03 Clinical Trial Required) supports clinical trials that fall within the NICHD mission. The R03 activity code supports small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. The R03 program may be used for different types of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology.
Upcoming Deadlines:
16 NOV 2025 - Resubmission  |  07 JAN 2026 - AIDS  |  16 FEB 2026 - New

 

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NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts that includes Notices from the NIH.

 

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