Grants for Faculty / PI

30 funding opportunities for research leaders and principal investigators establishing independent research programs.


Research Project Grants

Large collaborative grants supporting specific research programs, teams, and infrastructure

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigators

Organization: HHMI Amount: ~$9-11 million over 7 years Deadline: Nomination-based (every ~3 years)
Region: US Domains: Life Sciences & Biomedicine

Major support for outstanding biomedical researchers

ERC Advanced Grant

Organization: European Research Council Amount: €2.5 million over 5 years Deadline: Typically May
Region: EU / Horizon Domains: All fields

For established research leaders with significant track record

ERC Consolidator Grant

Organization: European Research Council Amount: €2 million over 5 years Deadline: Typically January
Region: EU / Horizon Domains: All fields

For researchers 7-12 years post-PhD to consolidate their teams

Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions

Organization: European Commission Amount: Variable (€3-10 million typical) Deadline: Multiple calls throughout year
Region: EU / Horizon Domains: Computer Science & AI, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Environment & Earth, Social Sciences & Policy

Large collaborative research projects

ERC Starting Grant

Organization: European Research Council Amount: €1.5 million over 5 years Deadline: Typically October
Region: EU / Horizon Domains: All fields

For researchers 2-7 years post-PhD with promising scientific track record

A*STAR Investigatorship (Singapore)

Organization: Agency for Science, Technology and Research Amount: Up to S$3 million over 5 years Deadline: Typically twice a year
Region: Asia-Pacific Domains: Computer Science & AI, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine

For outstanding scientists to establish independent research programs

DOE Early Career Research Program

Organization: Department of Energy Amount: $750,000 over 5 years Deadline: Typically May (annually)
Region: US Domains: Engineering & Physical Sciences, Computer Science & AI, Environment & Earth

Support for early-career university faculty in energy-related research

DARPA Young Faculty Award (YFA)

Organization: DARPA Amount: $500,000 over 2 years (Phase I) Deadline: Typically August-September
Region: US Domains: Computer Science & AI, Engineering & Physical Sciences

Support for innovative research by junior faculty

NSF CAREER Award

Organization: National Science Foundation Amount: $400,000 - $500,000 over 5 years Deadline: July (annually)
Region: US Domains: Computer Science & AI, Data & Math, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Environment & Earth, Social Sciences & Policy

Early-career faculty development award

NIH R01 Research Project Grant

Organization: National Institutes of Health Amount: Variable (typically $250,000-$500,000/year) Deadline: Rolling (multiple cycles)
Region: US Domains: Life Sciences & Biomedicine

Major NIH grant for independent research projects

EPSRC New Investigator Awards

Organization: EPSRC Amount: Up to £250,000 Deadline: Rolling
Region: UK Domains: Computer Science & AI, Data & Math, Engineering & Physical Sciences

For early career principal investigators in engineering and physical sciences

Kavli Foundation Programs

Organization: The Kavli Foundation Amount: Variable; $100 million+ commitments for institutes Deadline: By invitation/institutional partnership
Region: Global Domains: Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine

20 Kavli Institutes worldwide in astrophysics, nanoscience, neuroscience, and theoretical physics

Simons Foundation Investigator Awards

Organization: Simons Foundation Amount: $100,000-$200,000/year for 5 years Deadline: Varies by program
Region: US, Global Domains: Data & Math, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Computer Science & AI, Life Sciences & Biomedicine

Support for outstanding theoretical scientists

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative - Science

Organization: Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Amount: Variable (typically millions) Deadline: Varies by program
Region: Global Domains: Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Computer Science & AI

Various programs supporting biomedical research and AI

Fast Grants

Organization: Fast Grants Amount: $10,000-$500,000 Deadline: Rolling (rapid decisions)
Region: Global Domains: Life Sciences & Biomedicine

Rapid funding for COVID and science projects (varies by availability)


Fellowships

Individual awards supporting career development with salary and research expenses

Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellowships

Organization: Wellcome Trust Amount: Up to £3 million over 5-8 years Deadline: Rolling
Region: UK Domains: Life Sciences & Biomedicine

For exceptional researchers with independent track record

UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships

Organization: UK Research and Innovation Amount: £1-1.5 million over 4-7 years Deadline: Varies (typically biannual)
Region: UK Domains: All fields

Support for early career researchers and innovators

ARC Future Fellowship

Organization: Australian Research Council Amount: A$1.1 million over 4 years Deadline: Varies
Region: Asia-Pacific Domains: All fields

For mid-career researchers to undertake research in Australia

NRF Fellowship (Singapore)

Organization: National Research Foundation Singapore Amount: Up to S$3.5 million over 5 years Deadline: Typically June
Region: Asia-Pacific Domains: Computer Science & AI, Data & Math, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine

For outstanding early-career researchers to start independent careers in Singapore

Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering

Organization: David and Lucile Packard Foundation Amount: $875,000 over 5 years Deadline: Nomination-based
Region: US Domains: Computer Science & AI, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Environment & Earth

For innovative early-career scientists and engineers

Pew Scholars Program in Biomedical Sciences

Organization: Pew Charitable Trusts Amount: $300,000 over 4 years Deadline: Nomination-based (October)
Region: US Domains: Life Sciences & Biomedicine

For early-career biomedical researchers

MacArthur Fellows Program

Organization: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Amount: $800,000 over 5 years (unrestricted) Deadline: Nomination-only
Region: US Domains: All fields

“Genius Grants” for creative individuals showing extraordinary originality and dedication

Sloan Research Fellowships

Organization: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Amount: $75,000 over 2 years Deadline: September (annually)
Region: US, Global Domains: Computer Science & AI, Data & Math, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine

For early-career scholars of exceptional promise

Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowships

Organization: Leverhulme Trust Amount: Salary + £6,000 research expenses Deadline: January (annually)
Region: UK Domains: All fields

For experienced researchers to undertake significant research

NEH Fellowships

Organization: National Endowment for the Humanities Amount: $5,000/month for 6-12 months Deadline: April (annually)
Region: US Domains: Humanities & Arts, Social Sciences & Policy

Support for advanced research in the humanities

Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship

Organization: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Amount: €2,670-€3,170/month Deadline: Rolling applications
Region: EU / Horizon Domains: All fields

Research stays in Germany for experienced researchers

L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science

Organization: L’Oréal Foundation & UNESCO Amount: €15,000 (International Rising Talents) Deadline: Varies by country
Region: Global Domains: Computer Science & AI, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Environment & Earth

Recognition and support for women scientists

NHMRC Investigator Grants (Australia)

Organization: National Health and Medical Research Council Amount: Variable (5 years) Deadline: March (annually)
Region: Asia-Pacific Domains: Life Sciences & Biomedicine

Support for health and medical researchers at different career stages


Other Support

Internet Archive Scholar Program

Organization: Internet Archive Amount: Free access to resources Deadline: Rolling applications
Region: Global Domains: Computer Science & AI, Humanities & Arts, Social Sciences & Policy

Free access to books and resources for scholars


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