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.
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits applications for the NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health program. The program supports the preparation of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.879⏰ May 25, 2027💰
$10,000 – $80,000
Avenir, the French word for "future," reflects NIDA's commitment to developing the next generation of leaders in addiction science. Since 2015, the Avenir Program has supported…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ May 26, 2027💰
up to $375,000
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support highly innovative mechanistic research to accelerate precision probiotic interventions using a milestone-driven, biphasic award…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.393⏰ Jun 2, 2027
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support highly innovative mechanistic research to accelerate precision probiotic interventions. Specifically, this NOFO solicits R33…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.866⏰ Jun 2, 2027
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) expects to release a Notice inviting eligible organizations to submit unsolicited…
🏛 Department of Housing and Urban Development📋 CFDA 14.506⏰ Jun 9, 2027
The NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research is interested in continuing to support the BluePrint Neurotherapeutics Network for Small Molecules (BPN-SM)- a program designed to help investigators…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Jun 16, 2027
The National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) intends to re-issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO, prior funding opportunity RFA-DC-24-008 to solicit applications…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.173⏰ Jun 17, 2027
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications that propose pre-clinical and early-stage clinical (Phase I)…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.866⏰ Jun 18, 2027
To provide highly qualified postdoctoral fellows and other doctoral-level researchers currently in training in the NHLBI Division of Intramural Research with the opportunity to transition their…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.839⏰ Jul 12, 2027
The purpose of the NHLBI Career Transition Award (K22) program is to provide highly qualified postdoctoral fellows in the NHLBI Division of Intramural Research the opportunity…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.838⏰ Jul 12, 2027
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications that propose early to definitive clinical trials. Trials testing drugs, devices,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.866⏰ Jul 31, 2027
The NIH Director's New Innovator Award supports exceptionally creative early-stage investigators pursuing bold, innovative research with the potential to transform important areas of science relevant to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Aug 19, 2027💰
$475,000 – $475,000
The NIH Director's Transformative Research Award supports individual scientists and research teams pursuing bold, groundbreaking, and unconventional research with the potential to transform science, create new…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Sep 3, 2027
The NIH Director's Pioneer Award supports exceptionally creative scientists pursuing bold, innovative research with the potential to transform important areas of science relevant to the NIH…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Sep 9, 2027💰
$700,000 – $700,000
The NIH Director's Early Independence Award supports outstanding early-career investigators who are ready to pursue independent research soon after completing their doctoral degree or post-graduate clinical…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Sep 10, 2027💰
$350,000 – $350,000
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.
