As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 416 Grants for Researcher (independent) — 185 open right now, across 72 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $99.9M. The next application deadline is October 27, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The purpose of the NIDCD Research Dissertation Fellowship for Au.D. Audiologists (F32) program is to support a comprehensive, rigorous biomedical research training, and dissertation research leading…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.173⏰ Jan 7, 2028
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) announces a program that provides NIDDK-supported K01, K08, K23, and K25 recipients the opportunity to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.847⏰ Jan 7, 2028💰
up to $75,000
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to advance translational research to better understand the emergence and worsening of mood and psychotic disorders…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Jan 7, 2028
Reissue of RFA-20-351.The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage applications to pursue invasive neural recording studies focused on mental health-relevant questions.…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Jan 7, 2028💰
up to $200,000
This NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators supports basic and clinical research conducted by scientists who are in the early stages of establishing an independent…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.121⏰ Jan 7, 2028
The purpose of the NIAID Career Transition Award program is to assist postdoctoral fellows' transition to positions of assistant professor or equivalent and initiate a successful…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.855⏰ Jan 7, 2028💰
up to $150,000
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
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for support of investigator-initiated studies addressing mechanisms by which bariatric surgery impacts…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.399⏰ Jan 7, 2028💰
up to $500,000
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 this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support studies that will identify, develop, and/or test strategies for overcoming barriers to the adoption, adaptation,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ Jan 7, 2028
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support studies that will identify, develop, and/or test strategies for overcoming barriers to the adoption,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ Jan 7, 2028
The purpose of this announcement is to encourage investigators to pursue translational activities and clinical feasibility studies to advance the development of therapeutic, and diagnostic devices…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ Jan 28, 2028
The purpose of the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32) is to support research training of highly promising postdoctoral…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.361⏰ May 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 National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards senior individual research training fellowships to experienced scientists who wish to make major changes in the direction of their…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ May 7, 2028
How many grants for researcher (independent) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 416 grants for researcher (independent), of which 185 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 October 27, 2026 — about 4 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 $99.9M, 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 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 grants for Researcher (independent)
Independent researchers have access to 416 active grants supporting scientific inquiry across diverse fields. The National Institutes of Health and U.S. National Science Foundation are among the top funding agencies, offering robust opportunities for investigators pursuing innovation in cancer research, public health, and health equity initiatives.
These grants typically range from $105,000 to $350,000 and employ competitive application models in 88% of cases. Common support includes research funding, pilot projects, and capacity building, often benefiting researchers focused on children, post-9/11 veterans, and low-income populations. Use demographic and industry filters to identify opportunities aligned with your research focus.
