Grants for Postdoctoral Researcher

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 109 Grants for Postdoctoral Researcher — 68 open right now, across 12 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $34.75M. The next application deadline is November 4, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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109total grants
68open now
12agencies
$5K–$34.75Mfunding range
Nov 4next deadline
CLOSING SOON 7 days left Hard to apply

DoW Reconstructive Transplant, Concept Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Reconstructive Transplant Research Program (RTRP) Concept Award supports the exploration of highly innovative new concepts or untested theories that address…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Nov 4, 2026
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CLOSING SOON 7 days left Hard to apply

SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (SPRF)

The Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to encourageindependence earlyin the fellow'scareerby supporting his or herresearch and training goals.The research…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Nov 4, 2026 💰 $160,000 – $170,000
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OPEN 9 days left Hard to apply

DoW Parkinson’s, Early Investigator Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Parkinson’s Research Program (PRP) Early Investigator Research Award (EIRA) supports Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for investigators in the early stages…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Nov 6, 2026
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OPEN 16 days left Hard to apply

NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)

This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages applications for institutional research career development (K12) programs that propose to support intensive supervised research training and career development experiences…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.279 ⏰ Nov 13, 2026 💰 up to $750,000
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OPEN 19 days left Hard to apply

Plasma Physics

Proposals in the area of plasma physics submitted to the Division of Physics that are not governed by another solicitation (such as CAREER), should be submitted…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Nov 16, 2026
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OPEN 34 days left Hard to apply

Archaeometry (AMTRY)

The Archaeology Program administers an annual Archaeometry competition with a target date of December 1. The goal is to fund projects in two main categories: To…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Dec 1, 2026
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OPEN 35 days left Hard to apply

Maximizing the Scientific Value of Data Generated by the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoc

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
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Linguistics

The Linguistics Program supports basic science in the domain of human language, encompassing investigations of the grammatical properties of individual human languages, and of natural language…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Jan 15, 2027
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NIOSH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01)

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) K01 grant provides "protected time" for a supervised career development experience in occupational health and safety research.…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA 📋 CFDA 93.262 ⏰ Jan 29, 2027 💰 $50,000 – $100,000
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How many grants for postdoctoral researcher are available?
Grantoria currently lists 109 grants for postdoctoral researcher, of which 68 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 November 4, 2026 — about 7 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 $34.75M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
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About grants for Postdoctoral Researcher

Postdoctoral researcher grants support early-career scientists pursuing independent research across multiple disciplines. With 109 active grants available, opportunities span cancer research, public health, and healthcare sectors. Leading funders include the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. National Science Foundation, both committed to advancing postdoctoral research excellence and innovation.

Most grants feature competitive application processes and award amounts typically ranging from $150,000 to $190,000. First-generation researchers and early-career scientists represent common recipients. Support emphasizes research, capacity building, and training. Notably, no cost-sharing requirements apply, simplifying budget planning. Filter by funding agency, research focus area, and award size to identify the best match.