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Research Grants

Research grants fund scientific inquiry, academic studies, clinical trials, and applied research across every discipline. NSF, NIH, DOE, and DOD are the primary federal funders, with private foundations adding billions annually for research in health, social science, environment, and technology. Browse our curated database of research funding opportunities below, then answer a few questions to see which ones match your organization.

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Mather Institute — Senior Living Innovation Grants

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Mather

Grants for research and programs that advance senior living through wellness, technology, and community engagement.

$15K – $100K
2026-08-31
senior livingwellnesstechnology+1

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund — Research Grants

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund

Funding for Alzheimer's research with focus on identifying root causes and developing prevention strategies.

$100K – $500K
2026-09-01
Alzheimers preventiongeneticsresearch

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Frequently Asked Questions: Research Grants

What is the difference between R01, R21, and R03 grants?
These are NIH grant mechanisms. R01 is the standard investigator-initiated research grant (up to $500K/year for 5 years). R21 is an exploratory/developmental grant (up to $275K over 2 years). R03 is a small grant (up to $50K/year for 2 years). Each has different scope and review expectations.
Can small organizations get research grants?
Yes. SBIR/STTR programs specifically fund small business research. NSF has programs for primarily undergraduate institutions. Community-based participatory research grants support partnerships between researchers and community organizations.

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