As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 56 Education Grants for Researcher (independent) — 9 open right now, across 28 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $50M. The next application deadline is July 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The FBMB program aims to strongly support innovative extension approaches and collaborative efforts to maintain and expand the publicly available national farm financial management database (FINBIN).…
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA📋 CFDA 10.319⏰ Jul 20, 2026💰
$200,000 – $450,000
The program in Foundations supports research in mathematical logic and the foundations of mathematics, including proof theory, recursion theory, model theory, set theory, and infinitary combinatorics.…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Sep 22, 2026
The purpose of this NOFO is to enhance the capability of NCATS CTSA Program KL2 scholars and recipients of re-entry supplements supported by the CTSA Program…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.350⏰ Oct 19, 2026💰
up to $50,000
The purpose of the Mentored Quantitative Research Career Development Award (K25) is to attract to NIH-relevant research those investigators whose quantitative science and engineering research has…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.121⏰ May 7, 2027
The objective of the NIA Academic Leadership Career Award (K07) is to provide support for established investigators who have the expertise and leadership skills to enhance…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.866⏰ Nov 12, 2027
The purpose of this Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions is to support small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.396⏰ Jan 7, 2028
The purpose of the NIDCR Dentist Scientist Career Transition Award for Intramural Investigators (K22) program is to facilitate transition of highly qualified dentists from NIH Intramural…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.121⏰ Jan 7, 2028
The purpose of the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral (Parent F31) award is to enable promising predoctoral students will obtain individualized,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.398⏰ May 7, 2028
The goal of the Paul Calabresi Career Development Award for Clinical Oncology (PCACO) is to increase the number of clinician-scientists trained in clinical and translational cancer…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.398⏰ Mar 12, 2029
How many education grants for researcher (independent) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 56 education grants for researcher (independent), of which 9 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is July 20, 2026 — about 3 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $5K to $50M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
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Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse education grants for researcher (independent), view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.
About Education Grants for Researcher (independent)
Independent researchers can pursue funding for cutting-edge scientific investigations, clinical trials, and exploratory studies across health, justice, and social innovation sectors. 6,404 active grants support this work, with the National Institutes of Health leading as a top funder. These opportunities enable individual investigators to design and execute research projects that advance knowledge in their fields without institutional sponsorship barriers.
Awards in this category typically range from $4.3M to $4.6M, with 86% awarded through competitive selection processes that emphasize research merit and innovation. Notably, none of these grants require cost-sharing, reducing financial burden on independent researchers. Filtering by support type—specifically "Research"—will help you identify grants most directly aligned with project-based funding rather than training or program support.
