Cultural Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards (CA-SR) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program supports fundamental, systematic anthropological research and training to increase understanding of the causes, consequences, and complexities of human social and cultural variability. It welcomes proposals from researchers in all sub-fields of cultural anthropology and research at any temporal or spatial scale. Research that seeks to advance scientific cultural anthropological theories in a way that advances use-inspired objectives may be supported, but the theory-advancing objectives must be clearly at the center of the proposal.

Human-Computer Interaction (HC) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR. This topic supports entrepreneurs and startups in the early stages of developing innovative and novel Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) solutions. It focuses on designing computing systems that amplify human physical, cognitive, and social capabilities and translating research insights into commercializable applications. Technologies in this portfolio include multimedia and multimodal interfaces, brain-computer interfaces, intelligent and interactive user interfaces, affective computing, human state estimation, and methods for interaction with artificial intelligence.

Smart Health and Biomedical Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Science (SCH) is sponsored by NSF CISE. Supports the development of transformative high-risk, high-reward advances in computer and information science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, behavioral and/or cognitive research to address pressing questions in the biomedical and public health communities.

Mathematical Biology Program is a grant from NSF that funds research in applied and computational mathematics with relevance to the biological and life sciences. The program supports projects across all areas of mathematical sciences that demonstrate strong integration between mathematics and biology. Successful proposals must show mathematical innovation, biological relevance and significance, and rigorous interdisciplinary methods. Projects may include development of new mathematical theories, methodologies, and computational tools aimed at advancing the life sciences. Eligible applicants are typically academic researchers and institutions. Award amounts and deadlines vary by submission cycle.

CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) program addresses the talent shortfall in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity by supporting education and workforce development. It offers a Scholarship Track for institutions to provide scholarships to students in AI and cybersecurity, who then agree to work for a government agency. The Innovation Track supports projects that enhance the preparation of AI and/or cybersecurity professionals.

NSF 25-509: Emerging Mathematics in Biology (eMB) is a grant from NSF that funds integrative research projects applying innovative mathematical theories and techniques to significant biological questions. The program supports truly interdisciplinary work at the interface of mathematics, biology, and public health, encouraging novel use of mathematical tools to advance biological understanding and inform public health policy. Eligible applicants include accredited two- and four-year institutions of higher education with campuses in the United States. Full proposals are due March 1 annually, with total funding ranging from $2 million to $6 million across multiple awards.

America's Seed Fund NSF SBIR Phase I is a grant from the National Science Foundation that provides non-dilutive seed capital of up to ,000 to early-stage startups for research and development of deep technologies based on discoveries in fundamental science and engineering. Since 1977, the program has funded approximately 400 companies per year across nearly all technology areas and markets, including artificial intelligence, energy, medical devices, robotics, and semiconductors. NSF takes no equity in funded companies, allowing founders to retain full control over their team, direction, and intellectual property. Applications are evaluated based on technological innovativeness, commercial potential, and possible societal impact. Eligibility is limited to for-profit U.S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. The program encourages participation from first-time entrepreneurs across all 50 states and U.S. territories.

Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) program is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The FIRE program invites innovative multidisciplinary and multisector investigations focused on convergent research and education activities in wildland fire. All areas of science, engineering, and education supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation are included.

Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) is a grant from the NSF Directorate for Engineering that funds convergent research, education, and networking activities to improve understanding, prediction, and community resilience to wildland fire. The program addresses the growing complexity of wildland fire and its interactions with communities, infrastructure, and natural environments. Supported activities include fundamental fire science research, interdisciplinary approaches linking natural and social sciences, and education initiatives to build the fire science workforce. Eligible applicants include academic institutions and non-profit organizations. Applications were due April 7, 2026. Award amounts vary based on project scope.

Digital Health (DH) Grant (NSF SBIR) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This grant supports entrepreneurs and startups in the earliest stages of developing innovative, differentiated, and novel technologies that aim to improve physical or mental well-being or health, enable or assist individuals to increase or regain independence and quality of life, and improve healthcare delivery, including efficiency, reducing cost, or improving outcomes. Technologies in this portfolio include those applying AI in healthcare, personalized medicine, EHR/EMR, clinical decision support, and smart/connected medical devices. Specific sub-topics include Healthcare Workflow, Economics, and Delivery.

Digital Health (DH) Topic is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR. Supports entrepreneurs and startups at the earliest stages of developing innovative digital health technologies that improve physical or mental well-being, increase independence and quality of life, or improve healthcare delivery. Technologies applying AI in healthcare, smart/connected medical devices, and assistive technologies are included.

The NSF FDT-BioTech program (NSF 24-561) supports interdisciplinary research at the intersection of AI, computational modeling, and biomedical innovation by funding the mathematical and engineering foundations behind digital twins and synthetic data for healthcare applications. Digital twins — computational replicas of biological systems, patients, or medical devices — require advanced AI and machine learning methods for their development, calibration, and deployment. The program funds research on methods and algorithms relevant to digital twins and synthetic humans, including AI-driven in silico evaluation of medical devices and treatments. Projects must be inherently interdisciplinary, combining expertise in mathematics, engineering, computer science, and biomedical domains. Collaborative projects across multiple organizations are encouraged and can receive up to $1 million in total funding over up to 3 years. The program is administered by multiple NSF directorates including the Division of Mathematical Sciences and the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure, reflecting its cross-cutting nature. The deadline recurs annually on the first Monday in May.

National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NQNI) is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) that funds the development and expansion of shared research infrastructure supporting quantum information science and nanotechnology education and research. The program aims to build a national network of accessible, state-of-the-art facilities enabling faculty, students, and researchers to conduct cutting-edge work in these emerging fields. Eligible applicants are typically institutions of higher education and related organizations involved in STEM education and research. The application deadline is May 14, 2026.

Law and Science Dissertation Grant (LSDG) Program is sponsored by Arizona State University (funded by NSF SBE #2016661). The Law and Science Dissertation Grant (LSDG) program provides financial support for graduate students in diverse law-and-science disciplines to conduct their doctoral dissertation research. Although administered by ASU, any doctoral student in law and science at a U.S. institution is eligible to apply.

Law and Science Dissertation Grant (LSDG) program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF), administered by Arizona State University. This program provides financial support for graduate students in diverse law-and-science disciplines to conduct their doctoral dissertation research. The program is funded by an award from the NSF's Law & Science program.

NSF 25-540: National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP) is a grant from the National Science Foundation that funds the translation of foundational research into practical applications across science, engineering, and technology domains. The program accepts proposals anytime through an ongoing open solicitation, with supplement due dates on April 1 annually. NSF TTP spans multiple NSF directorates including Biological Sciences, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, STEM Education, Engineering, Geosciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Technology, Innovation and Partnerships. An expedited NSF TTP-E Track is also available. All proposals must comply with PAPPG guidelines, and awards are subject to updated NSF financial assistance terms effective October 2024.

AERA-NSF Grants Program: Dissertation Grants is a grant from the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds advanced doctoral students to analyze data and complete their dissertations in education research. The program supports field-initiated research using large-scale designed and administrative datasets from NCES, NSF, and other federal agencies, with a focus on producing policy- and practice-relevant studies in STEM education. Over 600 graduate students and early career scholars have received support through this program over three decades. Eligible applicants are advanced doctoral students who have not yet earned their degree. Research Grants for postdoctoral and doctoral-level scholars are also available. The 2026 proposal deadline is May 20, 2026.

AERA-NSF Research Grants is a grant from the American Educational Research Association (AERA), with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), that funds rigorous education research using large-scale federal datasets from NCES, NSF, and other agencies. The program offers two tracks: Research Grants for faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral-level scholars (up to $35,000 for two-year projects), and Dissertation Grants for advanced doctoral students completing data analysis and dissertation writing (up to $25,000). Funded researchers come from diverse disciplines including education, sociology, economics, statistics, and psychology, with a focus on policy- and practice-relevant STEM education studies. The proposal deadline for the current cycle is May 20, 2026.

AERA-NSF Grants Program (Research Grants) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) (administered by American Educational Research Association - AERA). This program, funded by NSF, offers small grants to support field-initiated research using large-scale designed and administrative data sets from federal agencies. The goal is to enhance the capability of the education research community and promote rigorous education research.

Cloud and High-Performance Computing (CH) SBIR/STTR Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This NSF SBIR/STTR program funds small businesses developing innovations that result in substantial improvements to cloud computing or high-performance computing platforms. This includes improvements in computing power, efficiency, energy management, data storage, latency, data integrity and availability, and cost, which can be software or hardware-based.

Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs) to the Arctic Sciences Section, Office of Polar Programs (OPP) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Polar Programs (OPP) Arctic Sciences Section. This program invites investigators at U. S. organizations to submit proposals for Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants to conduct dissertation-level research about and related to the Arctic.

The NSF Convergence Accelerator is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds multidisciplinary teams working to solve national-scale societal challenges through convergence research and innovation. Launched in 2019 under NSF's Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, the program operates in two phases: Phase 1 awards are up to $750,000, with successful teams advancing to larger Phase 2 awards. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education and nonprofit or for-profit organizations. Track I and Track K focus on specific high-priority topics announced each funding cycle. The next deadline is June 15, 2026. Proposals must comply with updated NSF research security policies effective July 2025.

TechAccess: AI-Ready America is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in partnership with U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA), and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This national initiative aims to accelerate AI readiness and adoption across the U.S. by expanding access to AI knowledge, tools, and training for individuals, communities, and businesses, especially small and emerging enterprises. It focuses on strengthening coordination, leveraging partnerships, and scaling effective approaches. The program supports State/Territory Coordination Hubs to drive AI readiness.

TechAccess: AI-Ready America is sponsored by NSF (National Science Foundation). This program aims to expand access to AI knowledge, tools, training, and capacity building for all Americans, including youth, so they can participate in and benefit from emerging AI opportunities. It focuses on strengthening coordination around AI readiness, leveraging existing networks, and addressing gaps to advance AI readiness. The program aligns with priorities around promoting AI literacy and integrating AI into education.

NHMRC-SNSF Joint Research Projects (JRP) Call for Proposals 2026 is sponsored by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) & Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). This joint call invites research proposals addressing key challenges related to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare for populations of diverse sex, gender or sexual orientations or other underrepresented population groups.

Community Health Worker + Accountable Food is Medicine (CHW+AFIM) Program is sponsored by Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) / Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This grant opportunity enables eligible healthcare organizations to improve health outcomes among rural Kansans by integrating Community Health Workers (CHWs) into clinical settings and delivering Accountable Food is Medicine (AFIM) interventions. It supports onboarding CHWs into sustainable workflows and developing AFIM interventions tailored to their communities.

AI Forge: Accelerating AI breakthroughs for national security is sponsored by DARPA and U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). AI Forge is a joint research and development program by DARPA and NSF, in collaboration with NIST, to catalyze breakthroughs in AI for national security. It aims to accelerate progress towards AI that is reliable, predictable, understandable, and secure in contested environments.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., SBA, NIH, DOE, DOD, NSF). These competitive federal grant programs provide funding opportunities for small businesses to perform research and development (R&D) on technology of interest to federal agencies. They encourage scientific research with high potential for commercialization.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (America's Seed Fund) is sponsored by Small Business Administration (SBA) and various federal agencies (e.g., NSF). America's Seed Fund awards non-dilutive funding to small businesses to develop technology and chart a path toward commercialization, including projects that involve design for technological solutions.

NSF SBIR NewActive Small Business Innovation Research is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds high-risk, high-impact research and development by U.S. small businesses with strong commercial and societal potential. Awards reach up to 305,000 dollars for Phase I. Eligible companies must have fewer than 500 employees, be located in the United States, and have at least 50% equity owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. NSF does not fund companies majority-owned by venture capital, private equity, or hedge funds. All funded work must be performed in the United States. The principal investigator must be employed at least 20 hours per week by the applicant company. Applications begin with a Project Pitch submission, with funding decisions typically issued approximately six months after full proposal submission.