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FEATURED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
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Division of Health Sciences |
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Responsive Grants - Enhancing Quality of Life for Older Adults
Link: https://www.rrf.org/apply-for-a-grant/
Sponsor: Retirement Research Foundation (RRF)
Awards: $100K-$250K
Deadline: Nov.1, 2026
Summary: This initiative focuses on improving the quality of life for older adults through advocacy, community services, research, professional education and organizational capacity building. It aims to address social change, enhance service availability and increase professional competency in geriatric care.
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Mentored Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Award for Workforce Expansion
Link: https://www.rheumresearch.org/education-and-training-awards
Sponsor: Rheumatology Research Foundation, American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
Awards: $25K
Deadline: Dec.1, 2026
Summary: This opportunity supports clinical training for nurse practitioners and physician assistants to address rheumatology workforce shortages, focusing on underserved U.S. regions. Aims to enhance skills and integration into rheumatology practices under rheumatologist supervision, improving care for patients with rheumatic diseases.
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Early Career Faculty - Advancing Research in Fitness and Sports Medicine
Link: https://www.nsca.com/about-us/nsca-foundation/grants/
Sponsor: National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Awards: $20K
Deadline: Nov. 30, 2026 (LOI); Feb. 15, 2027 (FULL)
Summary: Supports early-career researchers at nonprofit institutions to explore innovative projects in physical fitness, sports medicine and sports science, aligning with the NSCA's mission to enhance athletic performance and health through scientific inquiry.
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Return to Play - Directed Research Grant NSCA
Link: https://www.nsca.com/about-us/nsca-foundation/grants/
Sponsor: National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Awards: $25K
Deadline: Nov. 30, 2026 (LOI); Feb. 15, 2027 (FULL)
Summary: This initiative supports research on strength and conditioning in aging populations, encompassing physical fitness, sports medicine, injury prevention and rehabilitation. It aims to advance knowledge across multiple career stages, fostering support in military, personal training and educational contexts.
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American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Top Funding Subjects: 1. Exercise Science 2. Sports Medicine Research 3. Physical Activity & Health Promotion
NSCA Foundation Top Funding Subjects: 1. Strength & Conditioning Research 2. Human Performance 3. Athletic Development & Sports Science
AMSSM Foundation Top Funding Subjects: 1. Sports Medicine 2. Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation 3. Biomechanics & Athlete Health Research
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND CLINICAL PROFESSIONS |
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NIH Research Education Program - Advancing Biomedical Research Education and Training (Parent R25- Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361159
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Sept. 25, 2026
Summary: This opportunity supports educational activities that complement and/or enhance training of a workforce to meet the nation's biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs;Help recruit individuals with specific specialty or disciplinary backgrounds to research careers in biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences; and Foster a better understanding of biomedical, behavioral and clinical research and its implications.
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NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-25-302.html
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Awards: $100K
Deadline: Oct. 16, 2026
Summary: This opportunity supports small-scale biomedical research projects across various domains, including genomics, aging, mental health and environmental sciences. It emphasizes pilot studies, data analysis and technology development, excluding clinical trials, under the missions of participating NIH institutes.
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS |
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Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk with Use of Incretin Mimetics (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-070.html
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Awards: $275K
Deadline: Oct.16, 2026
Summary: This opportunity invites applications for investigator-initiated studies addressing mechanisms by which incretin mimetics, specifically glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 or dual GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)-1 receptor agonists (RAs), impact cancer risk.
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Pioneer SCA3 Translational Research Awards
Link: https://ataxia.org/researcher-resources/
Sponsor: National Ataxia Foundation (NAF)
Awards: $50K - $100K
Deadline: LOI - Nov. 18, 2026
Summary: This opportunity supports preclinical, translational, or clinical research aimed at developing treatments or improving patient care for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 (SCA3), with a focus on genetic, neuromuscular, and movement disorders within the field of neurology and applied sciences.
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MAYFIELD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING |
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Special Program Announcement for Office of Naval Research Research Opportunity: FY27 Communications and Networking Applied Research
Department of Defense
Link: https://www.onr.navy.mil/work-with-us/funding-opportunities
Sponsor: Dept. of Defense (DoD) Office of Naval Research (ONR), U.S. Navy
Awards: $250K- $500K
Deadline: Nov.16, 2026
Summary: This initiative focuses on developing and refining communications and networking technologies to enhance Naval operations, encompassing wireless systems, communication systems and communications warfare to address operational challenges and improve information exchange capabilities.
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Biomechanics and Mechanobiology
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/bmmb-biomechanics-mechanobiology/13523/pd19-7479
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation, Engineering (CMMI - ENG)
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Continuous
Summary: This opportunity supports research on biomechanics and mechanobiology, focusing on multiscale mechanics from molecular to organ levels. It explores mechanical forces' effects on cell biology and tissue dynamics, integrating theoretical, computational and experimental methods, with an emphasis on translating findings into engineering science.
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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES |
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Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR)
Link: https://foundationfar.org/programs/rapid-outcomes-from-agricultural-research/
Sponsor: Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR)
Awards: $250K
Deadline: Continuous
Summary: This opportunity supports urgent research and outreach to address emerging threats to food supply and agricultural systems, focusing on prevention, response and mitigation of plant and animal pests and pathogens. Aims to fill critical knowledge gaps during initial outbreak periods to safeguard crops, livestock and livelihoods.
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Research and Education Grant
Link: 2026-Southern-SARE-Research-and-Education-Call-for-Pre-proposals.pdf
Sponsor: Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (S-SARE), SARE, Department of Agriculture - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA)
Awards: $400K
Deadline: Forecast Nov. 21, 2026
Summary: This opportunity supports interdisciplinary research integrating production methods, post-harvest food systems and education to enhance sustainable agriculture. Focuses on farmer participation, market dynamics, policy-making and holistic approaches linking farm practices to distribution, value addition and outreach for impactful agricultural systems transformation.
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Advanced Technological Education (ATE)
Link: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/advanced-technological-education-ate/nsf24-584/solicitation
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Oct. 1, 2026
Summary: This initiative supports technician education in high-tech fields through partnerships among two-year colleges, schools, industry, and agencies. Focuses on curriculum development, faculty training, career pathways, and applied research to enhance STEM education and workforce readiness in science, engineering, and mathematics.
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Futures Forum on Learning – Tools Competition
Link: https://tools-competition.org/
Sponsor: Schmidt Futures
Awards: $250K
Deadline: Oct. 25, 2026
Summary: This initiative fosters edtech innovation by integrating digital technology, big data and learning science to enhance education. It aims to expand knowledge on effective learning strategies, drive evidence-based product development and support continuous improvement across various educational domains, including early childhood, literacy, math and school health.
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS |
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Humanities Program
Link: https://www.delmas.org/application-instructions
Sponsor: Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
Awards: Varies
Deadline: Continuous
Summary: This program supports projects in history, archaeology, literature, languages, philosophy, ethics, comparative religion and arts theory. It encourages interdisciplinary exploration within the humanities and connections to other scholarly areas, focusing primarily on European and American history and culture.
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Cornerstone: Learning for Living Initiative
Link: https://www.teaglefoundation.org/Call-for-Proposals/RFPs/Cornerstone-Learning-for-Living
Sponsor: Teagle Foundation
Awards: $25K-$300K
Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Summary: This initiative seeks to enhance the role of humanities in general education by promoting transformative texts that foster analytical thinking, historical awareness and cultural understanding. It aims to build community, strengthen educational coherence and expand teaching opportunities for humanities faculty.
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DR. SAM PACK COLLEGE OF BUSINESS |
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Expanding Registered Apprenticeships in Key Industries
Link: https://pivot.proquest.com/funding_opps/b07cf092-5fc5-4846-aab1-f2f1552f7976
Sponsor: Department of Labor (DOL)
Awards: $10M-$40M
Deadline: Apr 3, 2027
Summary: This initiative aims to enhance workforce readiness by expanding Registered Apprenticeship programs across industries such as shipbuilding, defense, AI, semiconductors, nuclear energy, IT, healthcare, transportation and telecommunications, aligning with national priorities to prepare workers for emerging industry demands.
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Enhancing Small Business Supply Chain Integration
Link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363089
Sponsor: Small Business Administration (SBA)
Awards: $500K
Deadline: Aug. 7, 2027
Summary: This opportunity supports initiatives to help small businesses overcome operational, technical, workforce and market access barriers, improving supplier readiness, production capabilities and participation in critical industries through technical assistance, logistics solutions and strategic industry engagement.
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CROSS CUTTING OPPORTUNITIES |
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Cross Cutting with COANR, MCOE, CHCP, COE, COSM |
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Industry Partner Scholars Program
Link: https://uidp.org/initiatives/i-phd-scholars/
Sponsor: University Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP)
Awards: $225K
Deadline: Rolling
Summary: The UIDP Industry-Integrated PhD (I-PhD) Scholars Program is an NSF-supported pilot that creates a new model for STEM doctoral education by combining university and industry funding, joint mentorship and dissertation-integrated research experiences in industry settings. Participating PhD students receive four years of support and spend at least one year conducting research with an industry partner, helping prepare them for careers across academic, industry and cross-sector research environments.
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Cross Cutting with MCOE, COSM, COE, COB |
AI Regional Infrastructure Hub
Link: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/us-national-science-foundation-state-regional-artificial/nsf26-513/solicitation
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Awards: $4M-$12M
Deadline: Nov. 4, 2026
Summary: The U.S. National Science Foundation State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs program (NSF 26-513) aims to expand access to advanced AI computing resources by supporting state and regional partnerships that connect universities, industry, government and other organizations. NSF will fund the coordination, workforce development and training components of these hubs, while consortium partners provide the AI infrastructure and computing resources needed to accelerate AI-enabled research and scientific discovery.
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