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Research Project Grant (R01) | NIH
NIH R01 overview with current standard due-date cycles, registration requirements, and application workflow guidance.
NIH Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23)
Mentored NIH career development award for clinically trained investigators building a patient-oriented research career.
NIH PA-24-193: Pathway to Independence (K99/R00, Independent Clinical Trial Required)
A parent NIH career-transition award for mentored postdoctoral researchers who propose to lead an independent clinical trial, clinical trial feasibility study, or separate ancillary study and transition to independent research. The next new-application receipt date is October 12, 2026.
PAR-25-322: Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
NIH’s ESI-focused R01 NOFO for projects in a new research direction without preliminary data; the next new-application receipt date is 2026-09-28, with recurring dates through 2028 and up to a 5-year project period.
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards 2027
The closed 2027 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards cycle recognized five women researchers in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Computer Science, with a €100,000 prize for each laureate.
NEA Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) 2026 GAP 2 — Closed
Historical reference for the National Endowment for the Arts 2026 GAP 2 cycle, which supported public-facing arts projects through a two-part federal application and required a 1:1 cost share.
LSC 2027 Basic Field Grant Program
A historical reference for the Legal Services Corporation's 2027 Basic Field Grant and Subgrant cycle, which used separate competitive and renewal tracks and closed after the 2026-06-01 application deadline.
MEST AI Startup Program 2027 (AI Startup Accelerator Fellowship)
The MEST AI Startup Program is a fully sponsored, in-person 7-month AI founder training with a 4-month follow-on incubation track and up to $100,000 pre-seed investment for selected teams. The 2027 application window closed on 20 July 2026; this page is retained as a closed-cycle reference.
Morgan Stanley Children's Mental Health Innovation Awards 2027: $100,000 Grants for Small U.S. Nonprofits Tackling Youth Anxiety, Depression, and Access to Care
Morgan Stanley's 2027 Children's Mental Health Innovation Awards cycle is closed. The program supports eligible U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities with $100,000 Innovation Awards or $25,000–$50,000 Next Gen Innovation Awards for projects advancing children's mental health.
JournalismAI Skills Lab 2026 (Applications Closed; Historical Programme Reference)
Historical reference for the JournalismAI Skills Lab 2026 programme. The 21 June 2026 application window is closed, and the official page does not announce a successor deadline.
Heirs Insurance Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize 2026
Historical reference for Heirs Insurance Group’s 2026 Nigeria teachers’ prize, which awarded ₦1,000,000 to the outstanding teacher and a ₦500,000 grant to that teacher’s school.
HBCU CONNECT Student Scholarship Program 2026: Eligibility and Application Guide
A current-cycle guide to the HBCU CONNECT Student Scholarship Program 2026, including eligibility, application fields, essay preparation, award restrictions, and a deadline plan for HBCU students and incoming students.
HIIA Future Leaders Program 2026 Fall Edition (Applications Closed): 3-Month Foreign Policy Fellowship in Budapest
The Hungarian Institute of International Affairs' Fall 2026 Future Leaders Program was a three-month, in-person English-language foreign-policy fellowship in Budapest from 1 September to 30 November 2026. Applications closed on 30 June 2026.
HORIZON-CL5-2026-08-Two-Stage: EUR 45 Million for Earth System Science and a Fair Climate Transition
An open Horizon Europe two-stage research and innovation call for projects that narrow Earth system science knowledge gaps within Cluster 5, Destination 1, supporting a fair transition to a climate-neutral and resilient society.
2026 FAO Partnership Award | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Historical reference for the closed 2026 FAO Partnership Award, which offered a USD 10,000 cash prize and a scroll for organizations and partnerships demonstrating outstanding cooperation with FAO.
2026 FAO Award for Innovation | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The 2026 FAO Award for Innovation recognized practical agrifood-system innovation; the call is closed and this page is retained as a historical reference.
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship 2026-2027
Florida Bright Futures is a Florida state scholarship program with multiple award tracks for eligible high school graduates attending qualifying postsecondary institutions.
Ford Philanthropy Fellowship 2026: A Fully Funded, No-Cost Watson Institute Program With Stipends and Mentorship for Community Entrepreneurs in Six Countries
A cost-free, fully funded Watson Institute fellowship running September 8, 2026 to January 21, 2027 that gives early-stage community entrepreneurs in Germany, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, Brazil, and Vietnam entrepreneurial training, mentorship, and stipends.
Gruber Foundation Fellowship in Astrophysics 2027
The International Astronomical Union administers the Gruber Foundation Fellowship in Astrophysics, an annual research grant for promising early-career astronomers. The next call is expected to open in September 2026, with complete applications due on 22 March 2027.
Conservation Nation Grant Program 2026: Up to US$5,000 for Early- to Mid-Career Wildlife Conservationists
Conservation Nation’s 2026 Grant Program offered eight early- to mid-career conservationists grants of up to US$5,000 for wildlife conservation, biodiversity protection, habitat preservation, ecosystem stewardship, and community engagement. The application period ended on July 15, 2026, and the portal is closed.
DARPA Lift Challenge 2026
A DARPA federal prize competition for novel VTOL drone designs that can carry payloads more than four times their aircraft weight, with up to $6.5 million in prizes. The 2026 application cycle is closed; the competition is scheduled for August 2-9, 2026.
2027 Coca-Cola Scholars Program - $20,000 College Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation selects 150 students graduating during the 2026-2027 academic year for achievement-based scholarships of $20,000 each.
Clean Hydrogen Partnership 2nd Call for Project Development Assistance (PDA) 2026 — Closed
Historical record of the Clean Hydrogen Partnership's second PDA call, which closed on June 26, 2026 and offered free consulting support to eligible Hydrogen Valley projects rather than a cash grant.
ERC Starting Grant 2027: Up to €1.5 Million for Early-Career Researchers
European Research Council Starting Grant 2027 for researchers building an independent team or programme, with a 14 October 2026 deadline.
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