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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| Organization: Leverhulme Trust |
Amount: Salary + £6,000 research expenses |
Deadline: January (annually) |
| Region: UK |
Domains: All fields |
For experienced researchers to undertake significant research
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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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