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 National Library of Medicine (NLM) seeks applications for research projects that drive groundbreaking innovation and advanced development in the fields of bioinformatics, translational bioinformatics, and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.879⏰ Mar 5, 2029💰
up to $250,000
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 National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) seeks to advance its mission by providing seed funding for projects that build expertise and enable research at the…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ Mar 16, 2029💰
up to $100,000
This BAA sets forth research areas of interest to the Army Applications Lab (AAL). This BAA is issued under paragraph 6.102(d)(2) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation…
🏛 Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command📋 CFDA 12.431⏰ Apr 4, 2029
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award (Parent…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.THR⏰ Apr 8, 2029
The National Institute on Drug Abuse seeks to advance its mission by providing the scientific community with the opportunity to request access to biospecimens from the…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Apr 17, 2029
The purpose of this program is to support institutional career development awards designed to prepare newly trained clinicians who have made a commitment to independent research…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.121⏰ Jul 12, 2029
This FOA is intended for proposals related to basic and applied research in the STEM categories, and not related to the development of a specific system…
🏛 Naval Supply Systems Command📋 CFDA 12.300⏰ Jan 13, 2030
The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (AFRL/RH) and the United States Air Force School of Medicine (USAFSAM) CHEERS Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) is intended…
🏛 Air Force -- Research Lab📋 CFDA 12.800⏰ Aug 22, 2044
The Transport Phenomena (TP) program supports fundamental research to understand, model, and control the transport of mass, momentum, energy, and species across multiple scales. Innovative TP…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.041⏰ Aug 20, 2076
NSF is committed to securing the nation's research enterprise as part of its core mission. The Research on Research Security (RoRS) program will advance the understanding…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Sep 1, 2076
Anthropological research may be conducted under unusual circumstances, often in distant locations. As a result the ability to conduct potentially important research may hinge on factors…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Oct 1, 2076💰
up to $35,000
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) supports foundational engineering research for chemical, bioengineering, energy, and transport systems through the following programs: The Chemical Process Systems…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.041⏰ Oct 5, 2076💰
from $500,000
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs at the frontiers of discovery in physics. Physics research…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Oct 6, 2076
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs in the astronomical sciences. NSF MPS funds foundational astronomical…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Oct 7, 2076
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.
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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.
