Grants to USA colleges, universities, and nonprofits engaged in educational or research activities to support early-career faculty members who demonstrate a strong potential to advance science and academia. This award is given to faculty who are likely to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead ...

Fellowships to USA scholars for a year-long opportunity to analyze and carry out high-level research in the social sciences at the Foundation's New York-based facility. The focus of the research should relate to the Foundation's mission of improving social and living conditions in the United States. The Foundation now dedi...

Grants to USA and Canada individual researchers to study the development of infectious diseases, with a focus on the interplay between human and microbial biology. The goal of the program is to provide opportunities for investigators, who are accomplished yet still early in their careers, to study what happens at the poi...

Grants starting at $25,000 to USA and Compact Free Associations individuals and non-federal associations, corporations, and nonprofits for research and development projects related to U.S. fisheries. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal and complete required registrations before applying. Proposals submitted to this compe...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individual researchers and research groups, as well as officers and board members of eligible organizations to support wildlife conservation research. Applicants are required to submit an initial inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Proposals should focus on...

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico individuals aged 35 or under, to support and encourage creativity in the art or science of illumination. Consideration will be given to candidates producing works using light in art, architecture, education, health, environmental design, software design, fixture design, and theater. P...

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization for an innovative project that uses technology to address water issues such as stormwater and wastewater. Eligible projects will benefit the public at large. Projects may be located outside the USA if they have considerable benefit to the United States. When partnering with an orga...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators associated with nonprofits, government agencies, universities, hospitals, and laboratories to support novel and innovative cancer research in its early and conceptual stages. An LOI must be submitted prior to submission of a full application. Eligible studies are those...

Grants to USA bioethics scholars affiliated with nonprofit institutions for research projects that address bioethics issues in biomedical research, clinical care, public health practice, or public policy. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for innovative projects that ...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research to address the root causes of the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Pre-applications are due prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support research that contributes to addressing doping’s root causes and ultim...

Grants averaging $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and academic insitutions for projects that contribute to research on improving public health, facilitating food distribution, and preserving natural resources. Funding is specifically intended to be used to support lower-income countries in ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at tax-exempt institutions for long-term studies on inequality and youth outcomes, as well as strategies to improve the use of research evidence in ways that benefit youth. Funding is intended for five-year research and mentoring plans that signific...

Grants to USA and Israel companies for collaborative research and development projects involving energy efficiency and renewable energy. An Executive Summary is required prior to submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support innovative projects in all areas of energy technology, such as wind and solar pow...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career individuals for projects in the fields of conservation, research, storytelling, education, and technology. This program offers less experienced individuals an opportunity to lead a project. National Geographic Society funded projects shoul...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to support fundamental education and research activities in all disciplines of science and engineering. This program track is intended to support individual researchers in developing new innovations based on prior basic research. Partnerships for Innovation - Technology Tr...

Grants to USA nonprofits and IHEs to translate scientific research into marketable products, services, or processes for the benefit of society. Collaborations of industrial entities with research partners are strongly encouraged. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to bring scient...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers for long-term studies to address metastatic breast cancer treatments and early detection. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Proposals must address liquid biopsy detection or treatment methods. Funding is intended to provide resea...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and research teams associated with institutions for projects that improve the health and welfare of large companion animals, such as horses, llamas, and alpacas. Animal health research projects must be humane, hypothesis-driven, and of high scientific merit and potential...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International experienced project leaders for projects in the areas of education, conservation, storytelling, research, or technology. Proposals are expected to demonstrate successful completion of similar projects with tangible and measurable results. National Geo...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to develop new or use existing tech-powered tools that will encourage students and citizens to learn about the planet. Funded projects must be be innovative, bold, and transformative. Funding is intended for innovative use of or development of data-d...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico middle school educators to increase environmental and cultural understanding among students. Funding is intended for projects in formal and informal educational settings that prepare students to look after their planet. National Geographic Society funded projects should be...

Grants starting at $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects that use artificial intelligence to support environmental sustainability. Funding is intended for projects that develop and deploy algorithms and models that streamline processes related to the environmental field. As an additional opportu...

Grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 to USA medical, academic, and nonprofit research institutions for resources and personnel to build institutional capacity for childhood cancer research. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support clinical research associates and to help research fa...

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization to support environmental sustainability programs. Funding is intended for new or current activities that would measurably reduce the effects of global warming through climate communication and education, direct carbon avoidance, corporate engagement, and other initiatives. The Next...

Fellowships of up to $97,500 per year to USA IHEs, nonprofit research institutions, and laboratories for research related to childhood cancer, including its prevention, cure, and treatments. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Research should be conducted by scholars holding an M.D. or D.O degree. ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual researchers and teams to support efforts to find treatments for Ewing Sarcoma. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support proposals that examine innovative concepts with the potential for high impact and quick move...

Fellowships of up to $5,000 per month to USA, Canada, and International researchers with a Ph.D. or other terminal degree to conduct research at a major library in the United States. Areas of interest for this fellowship are social science and humanistic research. Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research is particular...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA nonprofits and schools for youth-led projects that employ technology to address environmental issues. Funding may be used for direct expenses and to purchase materials required to implement the project. Eligible projects will integrate technology to achieve innovative or greater environmental ...

Grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for youth-oriented projects that promote environmental stewardship. Funding is intended to support youth-led, solution-oriented activities that result in genuine environmental outcomes in a school or a community. The goals of these grants are ...

Grants to USA early-career investigators that hold a tenure-track faculty position for research that can increase understanding or improve clinical treatment of medical conditions that affect pregnant women and newborns up to one year. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intende...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International researcher or team of researchers for exceptional contributions to multiple sclerosis research. The goal of the award is to acknowledge scientists who have demonstrated outstanding originality and innovation through their work. A selection committee comprised of leaders in scien...

Grants to USA institutes of higher education to develop or continue cybersecurity scholarship programs for bachelor's and master's students. Funding is intended to develop the cybersecurity workforce in order to strengthen security for local, state, and government agencies. Scholarship recipients will commit to working fo...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early career scientists, conservationists, and educators who are within five years of receiving their degree, for projects on marine biology. A preliminary application is required prior to the submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support innovativ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to use artificial intelligence to address current environmental issues. Funding is intended to support projects that develop and deploy open source machine learning models, algorithms, and data sets that directly tackle environmental...

Grants to USA early career investigators for research projects focusing on schizophrenia or substance use disorders. The purpose of the program is to advance the awareness and understanding of central nervous system disorders and to help patients that are affected by them. 2019 Areas of Interest: Substance Use Disor...

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International scientist or engineer with less than seven years' experience, who has demonstrated excellence in engaging the public in science activities. Eligible activities include public outreach, informal science education, public policy, science fairs and cafés, social and online m...

Award of $5,000 and additional benefits to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize outstanding contributions to science diplomacy. Nominations are invited on behalf of those working in the engineering, science, or foreign affairs communities. Eligible candidates are those who have furthered the role...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International engineer or scientist to recognize contributions to promote public understanding of - and engagement with - technology and science. Nominees will be evaluated based on activities such as public outreach and dialogue, informal science education, science festivals and cafés, public p...

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International scientist or engineer to recognize efforts to promote scientific responsibility and freedom. Nominees may be honored for participation in public policy debates; activities to protect the public's safety, health, and welfare; or social responsibility toward the scientific a...

Grants ranging from $20,000 to $75,000 to USA nonprofits, public school districts, and private and public elementary and secondary schools for children's and youth education programs, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the environment, job training, and literacy. For t...

Awards of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize outstanding leadership in the promotion and participation of underrepresented groups in engineering and science fields and careers. This may include African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic men, women of all ethnic and racial groups, and peopl...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research projects addressing gambling behaviors and disorders. Applicants from a wide range of disciplines are invited to apply, including: economics, public health, cultural anthropology, neuroscience, psychology, psychiat...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International start-up companies to participate in an intensive 12-week accelerator program. Participating companies will benefit from cash investments, access to staff interns, software deals and perks, mentor support, and follow-up capital support. Participants are required to be full-tim...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral students and recent graduates to participate in scientific research exchange programs in eligible countries. These fellowships support post-doctoral research visits to laboratories throughout Europe and the world. Funding is intended for the fellow to pursue p...

Grants to USA individuals with an MD, PhD, AuD, or equivalent degree for research projects that relate to ear health, the hearing or balance functions of the inner ear, and for otolaryngology residency research. There are up to five different awards available, as outlined below: AHRF Regular Grants: To investigate vario...

Grants to USA medical colleges, research universities, and institutions for projects related to science and engineering, as well as research in the medical field. Applicants are required to submit an initial application prior to submitting a full proposal. The Research Program seeks to benefit humanity by supporting pr...

Grants to USA PhDs for original, wide-ranging research in all areas of social science that relate to decision making. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent before applying. Funding is intended for research into the processes and contexts of decision making, as well as the causes and effects, from an alternative or beha...

Grants to USA scholars for behavioral economics research that draws from economics, psychology, political science, sociology, and other social sciences. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Projects must examine and seek to improve the social and living conditions within the nation. The...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with academic institutions, nonprofit or conservation organizations, or accredited zoos for wildlife conservation efforts. The purpose of this program is to enhance understanding of endangered, threatened, and rare species and their habitats,...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators who are working at established institutions for short-term support of preliminary research projects that focus on multiple sclerosis. Pre-applications are due prior to submitting a full application. Funding will be provided for research projects relat...