Research Grants
Research grants fund scientific inquiry, academic studies, clinical trials, and applied research across every discipline. NSF, NIH, DOE, and DOD are the primary federal funders, with private foundations adding billions annually for research in health, social science, environment, and technology. Browse our curated database of research funding opportunities below, then answer a few questions to see which ones match your organization.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Research Grants
What is the difference between R01, R21, and R03 grants?
These are NIH grant mechanisms. R01 is the standard investigator-initiated research grant (up to $500K/year for 5 years). R21 is an exploratory/developmental grant (up to $275K over 2 years). R03 is a small grant (up to $50K/year for 2 years). Each has different scope and review expectations.
Can small organizations get research grants?
Yes. SBIR/STTR programs specifically fund small business research. NSF has programs for primarily undergraduate institutions. Community-based participatory research grants support partnerships between researchers and community organizations.
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