Funding calls worth applying to.
A current, curated directory of open STEM research funding calls — from major project grants to fellowships, infrastructure awards, and research programmes.
FEATURED · OPEN RESEARCH FUNDING
NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01)
Flexible research project support for investigator-initiated biomedical and behavioral research.
Varies by project scope
Deadline: 2026-10-05 new / 2026-11-05 renewal
~$37,000/year stipend plus education allowance
Standing annual program — check NSF 25-547
Varies by directorate
Deadline: 2026-09 second Thursday
European Commission Horizon Europe
Europe multi-country
Varies by topic
Deadline: 2026-09-15
€14 billion overall budget
Rolling deadlines through 2027
Averaging £3.5 million
Closes 2026-09-22 · reopens 2026-09-23
US Department of Energy Office of Science
United States
Varies by program area
Open through 2026-09-30
US Department of Energy Office of Science
United States
~$875,000 academic / ~$2.75M national labs
2026 cycle open
Varies
Deadline: 2026-09-30 12:00 PM ET
$100,000–$500,000/year
Rolling Letters of Intent
Varies by RFA cycle
Rolling — check current RFA cycle