Active Government Funding Opportunities

This DoD funding supports clinical trials testing new spinal cord injury treatments with potential to significantly improve patient outcomes. The program welcomes early-career researchers and requires community partnership to ensure research relevance.

Army seeks investigator-initiated research proposals addressing vision science and ocular performance challenges. Support ranges from basic science through applied research to advance soldier visual capabilities and medical treatments.

The Army seeks translational research advancing vision science and optical technologies for military applications. This opportunity funds development of novel vision-related capabilities to bridge fundamental research and field-deployable solutions.

This DoD funding accelerates spinal cord injury research from promising ideas to clinical applications through translational research. It supports early-career partnerships and requires community engagement to ensure real-world relevance.

This DoD award supports clinical translational research to advance tuberous sclerosis complex diagnosis, prognosis, and treatments from promising preclinical findings toward real-world clinical application. Multi-PI teams can collaborate on moving TSC research closer to patient care.

This DoD funding supports translational lung cancer research converting promising discoveries into clinical applications. Applicants can pursue advanced preclinical studies or pilot clinical trials addressing priority research areas.

Support rigorous, investigator-initiated research projects advancing Multiple Sclerosis understanding and patient outcomes. Funding available for laboratory, clinical, and population-based studies with preliminary data, including dedicated tracks for early-career investigators.

Develop novel therapeutics and diagnostic tools to prevent, treat, or detect tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease. This program funds R&D to address a significant public health threat through innovative medical countermeasures.

Supports early-stage, high-risk lung cancer research with potential for breakthrough discoveries. Designed for conceptually innovative projects, including a dedicated track for new faculty investigators seeking transformative advances.

Support early-stage researchers investigating Multiple Sclerosis through independent, mentor-guided projects. This award develops the next generation of MS researchers by funding novel research questions and advancing scientific careers in neuroimmunology.

This DoD grant funds exploratory research into tuberous sclerosis complex treatments, welcoming high-risk, innovative concepts without requiring preliminary data. It supports early-stage hypothesis development to advance breakthrough therapeutic approaches.

This DoD funding supports early-stage lupus research planning, pilot studies, and phase 0/1 clinical trials to generate preliminary data and demonstrate feasibility for future interventional studies. Awards must include patient advocates and address FY26 lupus research priorities.

This DoD funding supports clinical translation research to move spinal cord injury treatments from preliminary studies into larger clinical trials. It prioritizes removing barriers to clinical success and identifying effective diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation options.

This DoD program funds innovative research into tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) to drive critical discoveries and improve patient care. It welcomes both established researchers and investigators new to the TSC field, with separate competitive tracks.

Mature cancer research with near-term clinical impact for military health systems. Supports studies including clinical trials addressing congressionally directed priorities in oncology.

DoD seeks innovative, high-risk cancer research concepts to advance treatment options and patient outcomes for Service Members and military beneficiaries. Preliminary data not required; creative thinking and untested ideas addressing unmet clinical needs are prioritized.

Accelerate cancer treatment breakthroughs through clinical trials testing new drugs, devices, and emerging therapies. This award funds rapid-cycle trials from proof-of-concept to phase III, addressing the urgent need to translate promising cancer interventions into patient care.

NASA seeks astrophysics research and analysis proposals advancing fundamental understanding of the universe through observational studies, data analysis, and theoretical work. This program supports competitive grants enabling scientists to conduct investigations across multiple wavelengths and cosmic phenomena.

NASA seeks innovative astrophysics technologies to advance space-based observation capabilities and scientific discovery. This program supports development of novel instruments, systems, and technologies that enable next-generation astrophysical research.

DoD seeks clinical research combining occupational science, psychology, and implementation science to address congressionally directed health topics. Projects must include patient advocates and demonstrate solutions to real-world health challenges.

Develop and test broadly applicable clinical technologies addressing urgent military health needs through translational research and early-phase clinical trials. Multi-PI teams will advance platform products that benefit Service Members, Veterans, and their families.

DoD seeks applied medical research that translates basic science into near-term clinical solutions for military health problems. Fund up to $3.6M over 4 years for use-inspired research addressing congressionally directed priority topics.

DoD seeks clinical trial research to advance treatment and management of military-relevant diseases. This peer-reviewed program funds trials from early-phase (Phase 0/1) through large-scale Phase 3 studies, with optional planning support for regulatory preparation.

Translate proven medical research into clinical products—drugs, devices, or decision-support tools—addressing military health needs. Support moves promising preclinical work through final development toward regulatory approval or clinical practice.

NSF seeks fundamental research advancing knowledge of STEM education across learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development. Projects should generate foundational insights with potential long-term impact on educational practice across all learner groups and ages.