Upcoming Award Application Deadlines
This list is not exhaustive. Many agencies also fund multiple programs, each with separate deadlines. Please confirm deadlines of programs that interest you. Deadlines were current when posted.
I. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Opportunities
- FAQ: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA): http://acctg.ucsf.edu/extramural_funds/communications/ARRA/ARRA_FAQs.pdf
- NIH Recovery Act information page: http://www.nih.gov/recovery.
- NIGMS page: http://www.nigms.nih.gov/recovery.
- NIGMS topic areas: http://www.nigms.nih.gov/Research/ChallengeAreas.
- NIH Recovery Act funding opportunities: http://grants.nih.gov/recovery.
III. Deadline opportunities
OPEN (On-going) Opportunities
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Letter of inquiry (No deadline cited) |
Funding opportunity
Expanded funding focus to include Aging. Provides access and opportunity for disadvantaged children and the aging in Los Angeles County. Contact the Eisner Foundation at (310) 228-6808. www.eisnerfoundation.org |
The Eisner Foundation |
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On-going Applications due twice yearly: |
Tinnitus Research Grant Program |
American Tinnitus Association |
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Programs suspended due to future funding uncertainty. |
University of California Linguistic Minority Research Institute |
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ongoing |
University of California Office of Research |
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Horizons Foundation |
Horizons Foundation |
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Grants Within Eight Priority Areas and a Special Projects Fund |
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Research Opportunity Grants for Beginning and Senior Investigators |
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Targeted Deadlines
February, 2010
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Deadline |
Program |
Funding Agency |
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February 16, 2008 |
Young Investigator Research Grant Young investigators committed to basic research on gastrointestinal microbiota, probiotics and their role in health and disease should apply For more information or to submit an application visit: www.probioticsresearch.com |
Global Probiotics Council 403 N Henry St Alexandria VA 22314 |
January, 2010
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Deadline |
Program |
Funding Agency |
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Jan. 15, 2010 |
Funding Opportunity Developmental projects in biodefense and emerging infectious disease research. For RFP: www.pswrce.uci.edu. To discuss ideas in pre-submissions:
Administrative questions:
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Pacific Southwest Regional Center of Excellence, UC Irvine |
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January 15, 2010, 2pm (PST) |
Call for Applications 2010 Improve tobacco control, and the prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of tobacco-related disease. Primary research areas:
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The Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) |
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5 p.m. PST, January 12, 2010 |
Graduate Fellowships in Population Dynamics and Marine Resource Economics For careers in population dynamics of living marine resources; development and implementation of quantitative methods for assessing their status. FOA: www.csgc.ucsd.edu/EDUCATION/SeaGrantFellows.html Information and application: www.csgc.ucsd.edu/EDUCATION/NMFS_PD/PopDynam_current.html Contact: Shauna Oh: sgnsgoproposal@ucsd.edu; 858-534-4440 |
The California Sea Grant College Program |
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January 7, 2010, Noon (EST) |
Call for Initial Proposal Applications Brain tumor research for more effective treatment for malignant diffuse glioma tumors. Examples of funding areas:
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December, 2009
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December 1, 2009 |
Research Scholarship and Fellowships To support African-American biomedical scientists. Submit applications online: www.uncf.org/merck Information: Jerry L. Bryant: 703-205-3503 |
United Negro College Fund/ Merck Science Initiative |
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December 11, 2009 |
UC Cancer Research Coordinating Committee |
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November, 2009
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Apply: Nov. 1, 2009 |
Grant Funding Opportunity Further anti-doping testing in sports. Research priorities:
Information: www.cleancompetition.org or Jill Zeldin: jzeldin@cleancompetition.org |
Partnership for Clean Competition 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80909 |
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Apply: Nov. 16, 2009 |
Program for Breakthrough Biodmedical Research (PBBR) Stimulate and support innovative basic research projects of potentially high impact that are more creative or risky than those supported by NIH and other traditional funding mechanisms. Projects thought fundable by NIH are unlikely to be funded by PBBR. |
UCSF PBBR |
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Deadlines for both programs: Pre-application: Nov. 18, 2009, 4:59 p.m. Eastern time Letters of Recommendation: Dec. 2, 2009, 4:59 p.m. Eastern time Proposal: Dec. 2, 2009, 11:59 p.m. Eastern time |
FY09 Breast Cancer Research Program Funding Opportunities
To support innovative research to eradicate breast cancer. Program announcements available from |
Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program |
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Apply: Nov. 20, 2009 |
Request for Proposal Grand Challenges Explorations New ways to protect against infectious disease to induce and measure mucosal immunity.Low-cost diagnostics for priority global health conditions. |
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation |
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Letter of Intent: Nov. 19, 2009 Apply: Dec. 3, 2009 |
Funding Opportunity Collaborative Translational Research Award Identify, treat, and manage early curable lung cancer; establish a tissue bank. Information: Submit pre-applications: https://cdmrp.org. |
Department of Defense (DOD) |
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Letter of Intent: Nov. 19, 2009 Apply: Dec. 3, 2009 |
Funding Opportunity Clinical Fellow Research Award Identify, treat, and manage early curable lung cancer; establish a tissue bank. Information: Submit preapplications: https://cdmrp.org. |
Department of Defense (DOD) |
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Letter of Intent: Nov. 19, 2009. Apply: Dec. 3, 2009 |
Funding Opportunity Promising Clinician Research Award Identify, treat, and manage early curable lung cancer; establish a tissue bank. Information: Submit preapplications: https://cdmrp.org. |
Department of Defense (DOD) |
October, 2009
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Pre-application Letter of Intent: Oct. 29, 2009 Proposal: Nov. 12, 2009 |
Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) $10 million Concept Funding Award Information: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/bcrp.htm or http://www.grants.gov |
Department of Defense (DOD) |
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Pre-application Letter of Intent: Oct. 30, 2009 Proposal: Nov. 20, 2009 |
Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award Information: http://www.grants.gov, http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/scirp.htm, and https://cdmrp.org. |
Department of Defense (DOD) |
September, 2009
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Proposal deadling: Sept. 3, 2009 |
Request for Proposal Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions Soliciting ground-based, bed-rest definition and flight definition proposals in support of the Human Research Program by Proposals solicited by National Space Biomedical Research Institute:
Proposals solicited by NASA:
Information: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ Link to “Solicitations” > Open Solicitations > select NNJ09ZSA002N |
NASA Nat'l Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) |
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Submit preliminary proposals electronically by September 15, 2009 |
Request for Applications The John Merck Scholars Program in the Biology of Developmental Disabilities in Children. Increase understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders and support "young neurobiologists and cognitive scientists". Starting with 2010 awards, the program will move to an open two-part application process. Applicants will no longer need to be nominated by their institution. Information: www.jmfund.org/jm_scholars_program.shtml. |
The John Merck Fund |
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September 17, 2009, 5pm EDT |
RFP Postdoctoral Fellows For highly innovative research projects that challenge the traditional paradigms of understanding the causes, mechanisms, progression, disease markers or risk factors of the most difficult-to-treat cancers, including pancreatic, lung, liver, sarcomas, esophageal, brain, gastric and ovarian cancers. We prefer research that has translational opportunities. Submit a brief description of the proposed research using the Summary of Research Form: www.hope-funds.org (see Grants: Eligibility and Application). Submit form and description by email: grants@hope-funds.org. Question and information: grants@hope-funds.org. |
Hope Funds for Cancer Research |
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Pre-Application: September 25, 2009 |
Applied Research and Advanced Technology Development Award Support applied research and advanced technology development to advance the state of medical science in areas of most pressing need and relevance to today's battlefield experience. Information: (Funding oppty #: W81XWH-09-DMRDP-ARATDA). Pre-applications are required. |
Department of Defense (DOD) |
August, 2009
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Pre-Application Letter of Intent: July 15, 2009 Proposal: August 5, 2009 |
Prostate Cancer Pathology Resource Network Award To fund research that will eliminate prostate cancer. Download program announcements: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=46861, http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pcrp.htm, or https://cdmrp.org. |
Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) |
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Deadline: August 17, 2009 |
RFP J.P. McCarthy Developmental Grant Award Program To strengthen high-quality research in hematological diseases. Contact: Katie G. Brisson or Carol Davis: (313) 961-6675 or visit: www.cfsem.org |
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan |
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Deadline: August 10, 2009 |
AACR Funding Opportunities for Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) Research Open to Postdoctoral Fellows and Clinical Research Fellows. Submit applications via proposalCENTRAL Inquiries may be directed to Hanna Hopfinger at grants@aacr.org. |
American Association for Cancer Research |
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Deadline: August 10, 2009 |
AACR Funding Opportunities for Anti-Angiogenesis Research Restricted to basic, clinical, translational or epidemiological projects to advance anti-angiogenesis research in cancer. Open to junior faculty. Application submission: Online via proposalCENTRAL Inquiries may be directed to Elizabeth Martin at grants@aacr.org. |
American Association for Cancer Research 615 Chestnut Street, 17th Floor. Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404 |
July, 2009
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Pre-application: July 15, 2009. Proposal: October 15, 2009 |
Funding Opportunity Therapeutic Development Award To improve treatment and find the cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Information: http://www.grants.gov, or http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/alsrp.htm, or https://cdmrp.org |
Department of Defense: U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command |
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Application Deadline: July 22, 2009 |
National Clinical Research Program Encourages early career investigator clinical studies and to guide strategies for reducing cardiovascular disease and stroke. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3065687 |
American Heart Association |
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Application Deadline: July 22, 2009 |
National Scientist Development Grant Supports beginning scientists in their progress toward independence. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3059907 |
American Heart Association |
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Application Deadline: July 28, 2009 |
Midwest Predoctoral Fellowship Help students initiate careers in cardiovascular and stroke research. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3059895 |
American Heart Association |
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Application Deadline: July 28, 2009 |
Midwest Postdoctoral Fellowship 2 Helps trainees initiate a career in cardiovascular and stroke research. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3059896 |
American Heart Association |
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Application Deadline: July 30, 2009 |
Pacific Mountain Predoctoral Fellowship 3 Helps students initiate careers in cardiovascular and stroke research. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3059909 |
American Heart Association |
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Application Deadline: July 30, 2009 |
Pacific Mountain Postdoctoral Fellowship 4 Helps trainees initiate a career in cardiovascular and stroke research. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3059914 |
American Heart Association |
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Application Deadline: July 30, 2009 |
Pacific Mountain Beginning Grant-in-Aid To promote the independent status of promising beginning scientists. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3059916 |
American Heart Association |
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Application Deadline: July 30, 2009 |
Pacific Mountain Grant-in-Aid Encourage and adequately fund meritorious research projects from independent investigators. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3059918 |
American Heart Association |
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Pre-Application Letter of Intent: July 9, 2009 Proposal: July 30, 2009 |
Bone Marrow Failure Research Program Funding Opportunity "Exploration - Hypothesis Development Award" To understand and cure bone marrow failure diseases. For information and application: http://www.grants.gov , http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/nfrp.htm, and https://cdmrp.org).http://cdmrp.army.mil. |
Department of Defense Bone Marrow Failure Research Program (BMFRP) |
June, 2009
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Application Deadlines: Planning Grant/ LOI: June 1, 2009 Electronic application. |
Requesting LOI To address scientific issues related to preterm birth. Submit a Letter of Intent by June 1, 2009. . For information and to apply: http://www.bwfund.org/pages/363/Preterm-Birth-Initiative/ |
Burroughs Wellcome Fund |
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Pre-proposals are due June 1, 2009. |
Innovation Award Application Support for the next generation of cancer researchers. For information, http://www.damonrunyon.org or call 212.455.0520 or awards@damonrunyon.org. |
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation |
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Pre-Application: June 1, 2009, 8 pm, EST Full Application: July 31, 2009, 8 pm, EST |
Request for Applications
Komen Grants Help Desk: M-F, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. EST: 866-921-9678 or
helpdesk@komengrantsaccess.org
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure |
May, 2009
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Date |
Program |
Funding Agency |
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May 28, 2009 |
Grand Challenges Explorations Round 3: Now Accepting Proposals Helps scientists pursue innovative ideas for solving major global health problems.
For more information and to apply: http://www.grandchallenges.org/Explorations |
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation |
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Submit LOIs by Friday, May 22, 2009 |
The UC Discovery Grant Letters of Intent (LOI) Accepting Letters of Intent (LOI) Spring, 2009 Call for Applications for Discovery Research & Training (DRT) Grants and Discovery Seed Funding (DSF) Grants. For RFP information and instructions: http://www.ucop.edu/iucrp. Submit the LOI via: https://proposalCENTRAL.altum.com/. For technical questions about proposalCentral submission: pcsupport@altum.ccom. Questions: PARC@ucop.edu. |
UC Discovery Grant |
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LOI Deadline: May 20, 2009 Application Deadline: July 20, 2009 |
AACR Funding Opportunities for Translational Breast Cancer Research Submit application via https://proposalcentral.altum.com/ BCRF-AACR Grant for Translational Breast Cancer Research Direct inquiries to Hanna Hopfinger: grants@aacr.org. |
American Association for Cancer Research |
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Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., May 15, 2009 |
The Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) Grant Supplement Applications To currently-funded TRDRP principal investigators. For training individuals who are or who want to pursue careers in the field of tobacco-related disease research. Application instructions and forms can found at www.trdrp.org |
Cornelius Hopper Diversity Award Supplement (CHDAS) |
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Pre-Application (Letter of Intent) May 8, 2009; 5:00 p.m. ET Application: May 22, 2009; 11:59 p.m. ET |
Ovarian Cancer Academy Awards Fiscal Year 2009 DOD Ovarian Cancer Research Program Provides mentoring, national networking, and a peer group for early-career faculty investigators. For information:
Grants.Gov information: http://www.Grants.gov (CFDA# 12.420) Gail Whitehead |
Department of Defense |
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