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 Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) will award Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Postdoctoral Institutional Research Training Grants for the Clinical…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.350⏰ Sep 28, 2027
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) will award Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Predoctoral Institutional Research Training Grants for the Clinical…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.350⏰ Sep 28, 2027
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) will award Institutional Research Career Development (K12) programs through the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA). The purpose…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.350⏰ Sep 28, 2027
SC hereby announces its continuing interest in receiving applications for support of work in the following program areas: · Advanced Scientific Computing Research· Basic Energy Sciences· Biological and Environmental Research· Fusion…
Rigor Scholar Cohort Awards support early-career researchers to advance expertise in rigorous scientific practices, such as preregistration, blinding, randomization, and transparent dissemination, through multi-institutional collaboration. Working…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Oct 1, 2027
The National Institutes of Health intends to publish a Parent R35 "Investigator-Focused Award" Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to fund research programs for investigators at all…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.398⏰ Oct 4, 2027
This initiative will provide salary and research support to Low- and Middle-Income Country (LMIC) junior faculty and research scientists who are based at LMIC academic or…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.989⏰ Oct 12, 2027
The Established Clinician Investigator Award to Support Mentoring provides support to established clinician investigators for a sustained period of protected time to provide high-quality mentoring to early-career…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.113⏰ Oct 12, 2027
The Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award provides support for a sustained period of protected time (up to five years) for intensive research career development under…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.113⏰ Oct 12, 2027
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is intended to provide an avenue for basic scientists, clinicians and clinical scientists to jointly initiate and conduct translational research projects…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.173⏰ Oct 12, 2027💰
up to $500,000
The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to facilitate a timely transition of talented postdoctoral researchers with a research and/or clinical…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.398⏰ Oct 14, 2027
The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to facilitate a timely transition of talented postdoctoral researchers with a research and/or clinical…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.398⏰ Oct 14, 2027
The NIDCD Early Career Research (ECR) Award (R21) is intended to support both basic and clinical research from scientists who are beginning to establish an independent…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.173⏰ Oct 15, 2027
NIMH requires an experimental therapeutics approach for the development and testing of therapeutic interventions, in which studies both evaluate the clinical effect of an intervention and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Oct 15, 2027
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.
