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 NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to develop and maintain a strong cohort of independently funded…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.121⏰ May 7, 2028
The Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) provides support for individual investigators for research within the scientific mission of NIGMS via a single grant to achieve the…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ May 26, 2028
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for clinical audiologists currently enrolled in Ph.D.…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.173⏰ May 30, 2028
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that uses the NIH Emerging Leaders Career Development Award to administer…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.866⏰ Jun 12, 2028
The NIH INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE (INCLUDE) Project seeks to improve health and quality-of-life for individuals with Down syndrome.…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.395⏰ Jun 15, 2028
This NOFO encourages applications for the Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program. The program supports the research activities of clinical researchers during the early stages of their…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.855⏰ Jul 7, 2028💰
$499,000 – $499,000
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to renew the Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.361⏰ Jul 16, 2028
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s (DSCA) Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) promotes access to and production of knowledge on security cooperation. Security cooperation refers to “all…
🏛 Washington Headquarters Services📋 CFDA 12.024⏰ Aug 7, 2028💰
$2,500 – $800,000
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) (R37) Award provides extended grant support to Early Stage Investigators (ESIs). By providing such…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.393⏰ Sep 7, 2028
The SuRE program supports research capacity building at eligible higher education institutions through funding investigator-initiated biomedical research inbasic, social, clinical, behavioral, or translational science that falls…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Sep 7, 2028💰
up to $125,000
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit basic research applications to investigate the pathological mechanisms of skin injuries caused by toxic…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.855⏰ Nov 5, 2028💰
up to $300,000
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is tofurther elucidate the mechanisms of early immune development in utero, during the early post-natal period and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.865⏰ Nov 5, 2028💰
up to $400,000
This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Limited Competition that invites applications from eligible organizations to apply. Please see Section III. Eligibility for…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.840⏰ Nov 7, 2028💰
up to $85,000
The Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) for Early Stage Investigators (ESIs) provides support for ESIs with a program of research that aligns with the NIGMS mission.MIRA…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Feb 6, 2029
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.
