National Institutes of Health grants open now
385 open opportunities as of Oct 16, 2026.
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This page lists every National Institutes of Health funding opportunity in our database that is open for applications right now. National Institutes of Health posts its grant and cooperative agreement notices on Grants.gov, and we copy the public details from there each day.
National Institutes of Health is part of the Department of Health and Human Services. Each listing below links to a summary page with the deadline, award range, eligible applicant types and the assistance listing number, plus a direct link to the official notice. The official notice is the only source that counts, so read it in full before you start an application.
Use the search box to narrow the list by keyword, or sort by deadline to see what closes first. If your organization is new to federal funding, plan for registration time: SAM.gov registration, a Unique Entity ID and a Grants.gov account can take several weeks to put in place.
Open opportunities
Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-043
Development of Biomarkers or Composite Biomarkers for Neurological and Neuromuscular Disorders (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-024
Mood and Psychosis Symptoms during the Menopause Transition (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-281
Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-148
Molecular Imaging of Inflammation in Cancer (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-311
NIAID Career Transition Award (K22 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-251
Effectiveness Trials for Post-Acute Interventions and Services to Optimize Longer-term Outcomes (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-207
NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-105
NICHD Small Research Grant Program (R03 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PA-25-125
Integration of Imaging and Fluid-Based Tumor Monitoring in Cancer Therapy (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-175
Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-134
Utilizing Invasive Recording and Stimulating Opportunities in Humans to Advance Neural Circuitry Understanding of Mental Health Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-291
Navigator Emergency Department Diversion Models for Non-Urgent Mental Health Concerns (R34 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-288
Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PA-25-172
Mood and Psychosis Symptoms during the Menopause Transition (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-282
Imaging - Science Track Award for Research Transition (I/START) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-297
Navigator Emergency Department Diversion Models for Non-Urgent Mental Health Concerns (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-289
Screening and Functional Validation of Genomic Variants Associated with Human Congenital Anomalies (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-185
Limited Competition: CCRP Initiative: Promoting a Basic Understanding of Chemical Threats to Skin (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PA-25-093
Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-044
Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply for National Institutes of Health grants?
You apply through the official notice, usually on Grants.gov. Each opportunity page here links to that notice. GovGrantsUSA is an independent platform and does not accept applications on behalf of National Institutes of Health.
Is GovGrantsUSA a government website?
No. GovGrantsUSA is an independent platform operated by VRLY Ventures LLC. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Opportunity details are summarized from public federal sources such as Grants.gov.
Does it cost anything to apply for a federal grant?
Searching for and applying to federal grants on Grants.gov is free. Be wary of anyone who asks for a fee to "release" a grant or guarantees an award.
How current is this information?
Listings are refreshed from public federal data every day, and each page shows when it was last updated. Agencies can change or cancel a notice at any time, so always confirm details in the official notice.
What do I need before I can apply?
Most applicants through Grants.gov need an active SAM.gov registration with a Unique Entity ID (UEI), a Login.gov account and a Grants.gov account linked to their organization. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.