As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 65 Education Grants for Researcher (independent) — 14 open right now, across 27 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $38M. The next application deadline is December 1, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
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 Archaeology Program supports anthropologically relevant archaeological research to increase understanding of past behaviors. This means that the value of the proposed research can be justified…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Dec 1, 2026
The Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program (ECHO) intends to promote an ongoing initiative by publishing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Dec 2, 2026
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
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits applications for the NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health program. The program supports the preparation of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.879⏰ May 25, 2027💰
$10,000 – $80,000
Rigor Scholar Cohort Awards support early-career researchers to advance expertise in rigorous scientific practices, such as preregistration, blinding, randomization, and transparent dissemination, through multi-institutional collaboration. Working…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Oct 1, 2027
The Established Clinician Investigator Award to Support Mentoring provides support to established clinician investigators for a sustained period of protected time to provide high-quality mentoring to early-career…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.113⏰ Oct 12, 2027
The Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award provides support for a sustained period of protected time (up to five years) for intensive research career development under…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.113⏰ Oct 12, 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
The Science of Science:Discovery, Communication and Impact (SoS:DCI) program is designed to advance theory and knowledge about increasing the public value of scientific activity. Science of…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Oct 15, 2076
How many education grants for researcher (independent) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 65 education grants for researcher (independent), of which 14 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 December 1, 2026 — about 43 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 $1K to $38M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
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. 7,368 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.
