Mega Grants ($1M+) for Researcher (independent)

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 49 Mega Grants ($1M+) for Researcher (independent) — 27 open right now, across 12 funding agencies. Award amounts range $50K to $99.9M. The next application deadline is August 5, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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49total grants
27open now
12agencies
$50K–$99.9Mfunding range
Aug 5next deadline
CLOSING SOON 7 days left Hard to apply

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Evaluation Grants

OPA plans to solicit applications for projects to carry out evaluations of teen pregnancy prevention (TPP) approaches that would make significant contributions to preventing teen pregnancy.…

🏛 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health 📋 CFDA 93.343 ⏰ Aug 5, 2026 💰 $150,000 – $1,100,000
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OPEN 8 days left Hard to apply

DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Technology/Therapeutic Development Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) Technology/Therapeutic Development Award, a product-driven award mechanism, intends to support the translation of promising…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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OPEN 15 days left Hard to apply

DoW Multiple Sclerosis Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Multiple Sclerosis Research Program (MSRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports highly rigorous, high-impact research projects that have the potential to…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Aug 13, 2026
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OPEN 16 days left Hard to apply

FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program

The Fulbright U.S. and Visiting Scholar Programs annually provide approximately 970 awards to U.S. scholars and professionals to lecture and/or conduct research overseas and approximately 1,025…

🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.401 ⏰ Aug 14, 2026 💰 $8,650,000 – $8,650,000
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OPEN 19 days left Hard to apply

DoW Epilepsy Research Partnership Award

Summary: The intent of the Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) Research Partnership Award is to support new or existing research partnerships focused on collaboratively addressing critical questions…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Aug 17, 2026
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OPEN 26 days left Hard to apply

DoW Lupus, Impact Award

Summary: This funding mechanism supports high-risk/high-reward research that has the potential to make a major impact in lupus research and/or lupus disease. The emphasis is on…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Aug 24, 2026
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OPEN 35 days left Hard to apply

DoW Prostate Cancer, Physician Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) Physician Research Award (PRA) Supports a mentored research experience to prepare physicians with clinical duties…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 2, 2026
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OPEN 55 days left Hard to apply

DoW Neurofibromatosis Synergistic Idea Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Synergistic Idea Award (SIA) supports new ideas that represent synergistic approaches to neurofibromatosis (NF) research involving…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 22, 2026
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OPEN 55 days left Hard to apply

DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Scholar Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Scholar Award (NFRA-SA) supports early-career independent investigators (Scholars) joining the Neurofibromatosis Research…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 22, 2026
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OPEN Hard to apply

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Biological Research has the potential to pave the way for breakthroughs in biotechnology and bio-system design that will create…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.074 ⏰ Sep 29, 2026 💰 from $220,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

DoW Breast Cancer, Breakthrough Award Level 3

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Breakthrough Award mechanism supports promising research with high potential to lead to or make breakthroughs…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 30, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many mega grants ($1m+) for researcher (independent) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 49 mega grants ($1m+) for researcher (independent), of which 27 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 August 5, 2026 — about 7 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 $50K 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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Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse mega grants ($1m+) for researcher (independent), view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
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