ARPA-E Issues Inspiring Generations of New Innovators to Impact Technologies in Energy (IGNIITE) for Early-Career Energy Innovators. The IGNIITE program supports early-career researchers pursuing bold, unconventional ideas with the potential to transform energy technologies. The program aims to empower scientists and engineers to launch independent research programs while addressing urgent energy challenges. In addition to research funding, IGNIITE includes dedicated events, meetings, and opportunities to engage with ARPA-E and the broader energy innovation community. The concept paper deadline is May 29, 2026.
The CDMRP anticipates the release of the Neurofibromatosis and Prostate Cancer Research Programs. The CDMRP has released pre-announcements for the Neurofibromatosis and Prostate Cancer Research Programs, supporting high-impact research for Service Members, Veterans, and the public. Many opportunities require a pre-application before full proposals, so early review is encouraged. Applicants for CDMRP opportunities should expect shortened timelines for both pre-applications and full submissions.
Description: The Discovery Science Award typically provides up to $500,000 in funding for groundbreaking research that aligns with our mission. In select cases, proposals demonstrating exceptional potential for impact and scalability may be considered for higher levels of support. Limitation: two applications per institution Internal Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Sponsor LOI Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2026 Sponsor Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 31, 2027
Description: This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites eligible academic or research institutions to apply for funding support to purchase latest scientific equipment that will enhance and modernize research-supporting operations of existing shared biomedical research facilities. Targeted are laboratory research core facilities, animal research facilities, and other similar shared-use research spaces. The goal of this NOFO is to strengthen research-auxiliary activities of biomedical research facilities and to enhance the efficiency of their operations.
Limitation: one application per institution Internal Submission Deadline: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Sponsor Application Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026
Funding Focus is a weekly email alerting faculty and staff researchers and scholars about limited submission funding opportunities available to the University of Iowa.
Please be aware that we make every effort to identify and post limited competitions. If you know about a funding opportunity with a limited submission requirement that is not listed, or if you are interested in applying for a limited submission grant but the internal deadline has passed, please email vpr-limsubs@uiowa.edu.
