Grants for colleges and universities

451 opportunities listing colleges or universities as applicants are open right now. The next deadline is Monday, Oct 26. 289 opportunities are coming up.

These opportunities list public, state-controlled or private institutions of higher education as applicants. They are institutional grants; check the notice before treating an award as student financial aid.

Due in November 2026

Apply by Nov 5, 2026

Developing novel theory and methods for understanding the genetic architecture of complex human traits (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Closes in 10 days
Apply by Nov 5, 2026

Emerging Infections Network - Research for Preventing, Detecting, and Managing Travel-associated Infectious Diseases

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

$1.8M to $6M
Closes in 10 days
Apply by Nov 5, 2026

US Travelers Health Research, Surveillance, Communication, and Outreach Network

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

$750K to $1M
Closes in 10 days
Apply by Nov 6, 2026

Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

Department of Defense

Applicants: Schools and colleges

Nationwide

$50K to $7M
Closes in 11 days
Apply by Nov 6, 2026

Secondary Analysis and Integration of Existing Data to Elucidate Cancer Risk and Related Outcomes (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $350K
Closes in 11 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Advanced Development and Validation of Emerging Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $300K
Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Intermediate Patient Population Expanded Access (U01 Clinical Trial Required)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Clinical Research Network on Antimicrobial Resistance (UM1 Clinical Trial Required)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Data Coordinating Center for the Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Mouse Brain Atlas (AD-MBA) (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Early-Stage Innovative Technology Development for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R61 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $150K
Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Network (IDCTN) (UM1 Clinical Trial Required)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Limited Competition: NIH Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hubs (REACH) (SB0 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, Nonprofits

Nationwide

Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 10, 2026

Pilot Projects to Enhance the Human Virome Program (R03 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

$50K to $100K
Closes in 15 days
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

NCCIH Natural Product Early Phase Clinical Trial Award (R33 Clinical Trial Required)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $1.1M
Closes in 18 days
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

NCCIH Natural Product Early Phase Clinical Trial Phased Innovation Award (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $350K
Closes in 18 days
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

NCCIH Natural Product Mid Phase Clinical Trial (R01 Clinical Trial Required)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Closes in 18 days
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $750K
Closes in 18 days
Apply by Nov 16, 2026

Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $50K
Closes in 21 days
Apply by Nov 16, 2026

NIJ FY 2026 Crime and Justice Research

Department of Justice

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $5M
Closes in 21 days
Apply by Nov 16, 2026

NIJ FY 2026 Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP)

Department of Justice

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $5.9M
Closes in 21 days

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