As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 415 Grants for Researcher (independent) — 186 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 this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage investigators to pursue translational activities and small clinical studies to advance the development of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Jan 28, 2027
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
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications that propose translational research hubs with…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.113⏰ Jan 29, 2027💰
up to $2,000,000
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits applications to support the validation of molecular/cellular/imaging markers (referred to as "markers" or…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.394⏰ Feb 8, 2027
This initiative will provide salary and research support to advanced U.S. postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty for intensive mentored research and career development activities focused on…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.989⏰ Feb 9, 2027
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for planning grants to support preparatory, feasibility,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.307⏰ Feb 16, 2027
This Funding Opportunity Announcement is intended to identify and support research projects by exceptionally promising Early Stage Investigators with a long-term career interest in pursuing innovative…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.172⏰ Feb 26, 2027
The Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program supports the translation of open-source science and engineering-focused research products into safe and sustainable ecosystems that address…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Mar 2, 2027
The Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions (CEDAR) program supports research to increase our understanding of the behavior of atmospheric regions from the middle atmosphere…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.050⏰ Mar 3, 2027💰
$100,000 – $750,000
The Burn Model Systems Centers conduct research that contributes to the development of and access to evidence-based burn rehabilitation. The Burn Model Systems Centers must generate…
🏛 Administration for Community Living📋 CFDA 93.433⏰ Apr 8, 2027💰
$560,000 – $640,000
NLM wishes to accelerate access to, and availability of, secure, complete datasets and computational models that can serve as the basis for transformative biomedical discoveries. Innovative…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.879⏰ Apr 15, 2027💰
up to $250,000
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) hereby notify the applicant community that funds may be available for applications based on a presidentially declared disaster under the…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.142⏰ Apr 18, 2027
The purpose of the NHLBI Emerging Investigator Award (EIA) is to promote scientific productivity and innovation by providing long-term support and increased flexibility to experienced Program…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.233⏰ Apr 28, 2027
The U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) in partnership with NSA’s Laboratory for Physical Science (LPS) is soliciting Incubator, Collaboration, and Fellowship research proposals for participation in…
🏛 Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command📋 CFDA 12.431⏰ Apr 30, 2027
The purpose of the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NIH-supported, independent investigators.…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ May 7, 2027
How many grants for researcher (independent) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 415 grants for researcher (independent), of which 186 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 5 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 415 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.
