Limited Submission Opportunities
| Sponsor | Program | Internal Deadline | Sponsor Deadline | Assigned Disciplines | General Limitations | Application Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National Science Foundation | 2026 National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NQNI) | 2026-02-24 | 2026-03-16 | Biological/Biomedical Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math | 1 VU LOI | Apply Now |
| The National Science Foundation | CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) | 2026-02-25 | 2026-04-03 | Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math | 1 VU application | Apply Now |
| American Diabetes Association | 2026 Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards (Accelerator and Initiator) | 2026-02-26 | 2026-05-19 | Biological/Biomedical | 2 VU applications | Apply Now |
| Breast Cancer Alliance | 2027 Breast Cancer Alliance Grants | 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-31 | Biological/Biomedical Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math Social Science/Education | 1 VU LOI | Apply Now |
| The Pew Charitable Trusts | 2027 Pew Biomedical Scholars Program | 2026-03-03 | 2026-05-13 | Biological/Biomedical Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math | 1 VU application | Apply Now |
| The Pew Charitable Trusts | 2027 Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research Program | 2026-03-03 | 2026-05-13 | Biological/Biomedical Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math | 1 VU+VUMC Application | Apply Now |
| Department of Energy | Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) | 2026-03-03 | 2026-04-01 | Biological/Biomedical Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math | 3 VU Pre-applications | Apply Now |
| V Foundation | 2026 V Foundation Pediatric Cancer Research Awards | 2026-03-04 | 2026-03-23 | Biological/Biomedical | 2 VU+VUMC Applications | Apply Now |
| Department of State | Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico | 2026-03-04 | 2026-04-06 | Humanities Social Science/Education | 1 VU application | Apply Now |
| National Institutes of Health | 2026 NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Summer Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) | 2026-03-05 | 2026-05-27 | Biological/Biomedical | 2 VU applications | Apply Now |
| The Lilly Endowment | 2026 Exploring Christian Practices Initiative | 2026-03-09 | 2026-05-18 | Humanities | 1 VU application | Apply Now |
| Incyte | 2026 Incyte Ingenuity Awards in Graft-Versus-Host-Disease | 2026-03-17 | 2026-06-12 | Biological/Biomedical Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math | 5 VU Applications | Apply Now |
| Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust | 2026 Ornamental Horticulture Grants | 2026-03-22 | 2026-06-15 | Biological/Biomedical Social Science/Education | 1 VU application | Apply Now |
| Conservation, Food & Health Foundation | 2026 Grants Program | 2026-03-22 | 2026-06-15 | Biological/Biomedical Social Science/Education | 1 VU application | Apply Now |
| National Institutes of Health | Summer 2026 NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) | 2026-03-23 | 2026-06-15 | Biological/Biomedical Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math | 4 VU Applications (1 per scientific area) | Apply Now |
-
Expired Opportunities (Within the Last 12 Months)
Sponsor Program Internal Deadline Sponsor Deadline Assigned Disciplines General Limitations National Institutes of Health May 2026 Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams (RM1) 2026-02-17 2026-05-27 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math2 VU Applications Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation 2026 Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Grants 2026-02-16 2026-04-01 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU+VUMC LOI The Aaron Copland Fund for Music 2026 General and Project Support Programs 2026-02-09 2026-04-24 Humanities 1 VU application Henry Luce Foundation 2026 American Art Exhibition Competition 2026-02-09 2026-04-25 Humanities 1 VU proposal Institute of Museum and Library Services FY26 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarians Program (Community-Centered Implementation Projects Only) 2026-02-03 2026-03-13 Humanities 1 VU application National Endowment for the Arts FY27 Research Labs Program 2026-02-03 2026-03-23 Humanities 1 VU proposal Institute of Museum and Library Services FY26 National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program - Community-Centered Implementation Projects Only 2026-02-03 2026-03-13 Humanities 1 VU application Bureau of Justice Statistics FY25 National Victimization Statistical Support Program (NVSSP) 2026-02-03 2026-02-10 Social Science/Education 1 VU application Department of Energy FY 2026 Scientific Infrastructure Support for Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research 2026-02-02 2026-04-09 Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math 1 VU application The David & Lucile Packard Foundation 2026 Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering 2026-01-26 2026-03-15 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math2 VU+VUMC applications The Covenant Foundation 2026 Covenant Foundation Grants 2026-01-20 2026-02-24 Humanities
Social Science/Education1 VU LOI Department of State Salute to America 250 – Outreach Across Japan 2026-01-19 2026-02-11 Humanities
Social Science/Education1 VU proposal V Foundation 2026 Breaking Barriers in Cancer Research Grant 2026-01-14 2026-02-09 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU+VUMC Application Department of Energy FY 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research 2026-01-14 2026-01-28 Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math 3 VU Pre-applications Ono Pharma Foundation 2026 Ono Pharma Breakthrough Science Initiative Awards 2026-01-06 2026-02-13 Biological/Biomedical 2 VU+VUMC Applications International Fine Print Dealers Association Foundation 2026 IFPDA Foundation Grants 2026-01-05 2026-02-25 Humanities 1 VU Application Council on Library and Information Resources 2026 Recordings at Risk 2026-01-05 2026-02-24 Humanities 1 VU Application National Endowment for the Arts FY 2027 Grants for Arts Projects 2026-01-05 2026-02-12 Humanities 1 VU application Mathematical Association of America 2026 National Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program 2026-01-05 2026-02-04 Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math 1 VU application National Endowment for the Arts 2026 Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant 2025-12-16 2026-01-15 Humanities 1 VU Application The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation Grant Program: Spring 2026 2025-12-11 2026-02-13 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math3 VU LOIs The National Science Foundation 2026 Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) 2025-12-10 2026-03-03 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math2 VU Proposals Engineering Information Foundation Grant Programs (Spring 2026) 2025-12-10 2026-02-28 Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math 2 VU Applications Mary Kay Ash Foundation Innovative/Translational Cancer Research Grant 2025-12-04 2026-02-01 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math1 VU+VUMC Application Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts Production and Presentation Grants 2025-12-01 2026-02-25 Humanities 1 VU Application per Academic Department The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University The Educating Character Initiative - 2026 Grants for Institutions 2025-11-12 2026-02-20 Humanities
Social Science/Education1 VU Application National Institutes of Health Winter 2026 NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) 2025-11-11 2026-02-17 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math4 VU Applications (1 per scientific area) The National Science Foundation 2025 Accelerating Research Translation (ART) 2025-11-10 2026-01-15 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math
Social Science/Education3 VU Applications (1 application per track) V Foundation 2026 Adult Translational Cancer Research Awards 2025-11-10 2025-12-05 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math2 VU+VUMC Applications National Institutes of Health January 2026 Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams (RM1) 2025-11-06 2026-01-27 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math2 VU Applications The Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation 2026 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards 2025-11-06 2026-02-01 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math1 VU Nominee Mellon Foundation Higher Learning Program –Call for Concepts 2026 2025-11-06 2025-12-01 Humanities
Social Science/Education3 VU Concepts National Endowment for the Humanities Rediscovering our Revolutionary Tradition 2025-11-05 2026-01-15 Humanities
Social Science/Education1 VU Application National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2026 Young Investigator Awards 2025-11-04 2026-01-21 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU+VUMC Application W. M. Keck Foundation Research Program - Concept Papers (Winter 2026) 2025-11-03 2026-02-15 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math2 VU Applications Mellon Foundation 2025 New Directions Fellowship 2025-11-03 2025-12-11 Humanities
Social Science/Education1 VU Application Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC) FY2027 Arts Project Support (APS) and Rural Arts Project Support (RAPS) 2025-10-30 2026-01-20 Humanities 1 VU Application to APS or RAPS Program The National Science Foundation 2026 NSF Safety, Security and Privacy of Open-Source Ecosystems (Safe-OSE) 2025-10-23 2026-01-13 Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math 2 VU Preliminary Proposals SebastianStrong Foundation 2026 Discovery Science Award 2025-10-23 2025-11-30 Biological/Biomedical 2 VU Letters of Intent Nashville Predators Foundation 2026 Helper Grants 2025-10-22 2026-01-09 Biological/Biomedical
Humanities
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math
Social Science/Education1 VU Application Department of State Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary and its Friendship with France: 250 Years of Diplomacy and Shared Prosperity 2025-10-21 2026-01-05 Biological/Biomedical
Humanities
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math
Social Science/Education1 VU Application The Henry E. Niles Foundation 2025 Foundation Grant 2025-10-20 2025-12-31 Humanities
Social Science/Education1 VU Application The Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation The Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation 2025 Grant Program 2025-10-14 2025-12-31 Humanities
Social Science/Education1 VU Application Conservation, Food & Health Foundation 2025 Grants Program 2025-10-14 2025-12-22 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math
Social Science/Education1 VU Application Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) 2026 ORAU Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards 2025-10-13 2026-01-07 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math
Social Science/Education2 VU+VUMC Applications The National Science Foundation Foundations for Operating the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource: The NAIRR Operations Center (NAIRR-OC) 2025-10-09 2025-12-15 Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math 1 VU LOI The Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research 2026 Career Development Award 2025-10-09 2026-01-06 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU+VUMC Application National Endowment for the Humanities 2026 National Digital Newspaper Program 2025-10-09 2026-01-15 Humanities 1 VU Application The New York Academy of Sciences/Blavatnik Foundation 2026 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists-Chemical Sciences 2025-10-07 2025-12-03 Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math 1 VU+VUMC Nomination The New York Academy of Sciences/Blavatnik Foundation 2026 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists-Physical Science & Engineering 2025-10-07 2025-12-03 Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math 1 VU+VUMC Nomination The New York Academy of Sciences/Blavatnik Foundation 2026 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists-Life Sciences 2025-10-07 2025-12-03 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math1 VU+VUMC Nomination The National Science Foundation Integrated Data Systems & Services (IDSS) 2025-09-25 2025-12-04 Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math 2 VU Applications St. Baldrick's Foundation 2026 St. Baldrick's Foundation Grants 2025-09-23 2025-12-08 Biological/Biomedical 3 VU + VUMC Applications Nordstrom Foundation 2025 Community Grants 2025-09-18 2025-10-31 Social Science/Education 1 VU Application The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation 2025 Grants Program 2025-09-16 2025-11-10 Humanities
Social Science/Education1 VU Application Brain Research Foundation 2026 Seed Grant Program 2025-09-11 2025-10-23 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math1 VU+VUMC Application National Science Foundation Test Bed: Toward a Network of Programmable Cloud Laboratories (PCL Test Bed) 2025-09-03 2025-11-20 Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math 1 VU Proposal Warren Alpert Foundation 2026 Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholar Fellowship – Gene Therapy/Gene Editing 2025-08-20 2026-01-23 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU Application National Institutes of Health NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) 2025-08-14 2025-11-04 Biological/Biomedical 4 VU+VUMC Applications Warren Alpert Foundation 2026 Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholar Awards - Neuroscience 2025-08-14 2025-11-01 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU Application National Institutes of Health NIH ORIP Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities: Advancing Research-Related Operations (S15 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) 2025-08-13 2025-09-24 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math1 VU Application Department of State 2025 Masterclass on AI for Economic Growth and Innovation 2025-08-13 2025-09-19 Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math 1 VU Application South Arts 2025 Arts in Community Grants 2025-08-10 2025-09-03 Humanities 1 VU Application Alfred P Sloan Foundation 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships 2025-08-07 2025-09-15 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math3 Applications per VU Department Rita Allen Foundation 2026 Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award 2025-08-05 2025-09-03 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU+VUMC Application Department of State Advancing Strategic Space Partnerships in the Middle East 2025-08-03 2025-08-25 Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math 1 VU Application National Endowment for the Humanities 2025 NEH Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence 2025-07-31 2025-10-01 Humanities
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math1 VU Application The Greenwall Foundation 2025 Greenwall Faculty Scholars in Bioethics 2025-07-28 2025-09-15 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU+VUMC Application National Institutes of Health 2025 National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (U24) 2025-07-25 2025-10-17 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU Application National Institutes of Health Fall 2025 NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) 2025-07-24 2025-10-14 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU Application per Scientific Focus Area Department of State 2025 U.S. Embassy – Dhaka, Public Diplomacy Section 2025-07-23 2025-08-30 Humanities
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math1 VU Application Curing Kids Cancer 2025 Curing Kids Cancer Innovative Research Award 2025-07-17 2025-09-15 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU+VUMC Application The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research 2026 Endeavor Award 2025-07-15 2025-09-03 Biological/Biomedical 2 VU/VUMC LOIs National Endowment for the Humanities 2025 Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition 2025-07-09 2025-09-04 Humanities 1 VU Application The Kinship Foundation 2026 Searle Scholars Program 2025-07-08 2025-09-30 Biological/Biomedical 2 VU Nominees Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee CFMT Community Impact Grants 2025 2025-07-01 2025-07-31 Humanities
Social Science/Education1 VU Application Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Faculty Scholars' Program - Nursing 2025-06-27 2025-08-01 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU Applications Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Faculty Scholars' Program - Medicine 2025-06-27 2025-08-01 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU+VUMC Application The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation Grant Program: Fall 2025 2025-06-26 2025-09-19 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math3 VU LOIs The Les Paul Foundation 2025 Grants Program 2025-06-26 2025-09-15 Humanities 1 VU Application NEXT for Autism 2025 Autistic-Led and Community-Based Grants 2025-06-24 2025-07-27 Social Science/Education 1 VU Proposal Department of State Promoting American Excellence to Moroccan Youth 2025 2025-06-19 2025-07-31 Social Science/Education 1 VU Application The National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program 2025-06-18 2025-09-08 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math
Social Science/Education2 VU+VUMC Applications Susan G Komen FY26 Career Catalyst Research Grant 2025-06-15 2025-07-24 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU Application Susan G Komen FY25 Career Transition Award 2025-06-15 2025-07-24 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU Application The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation 2025 Grant Programs for Organizations 2025-06-12 2025-08-30 Humanities 2 VU Proposals Engineering Information Foundation Grant Programs (Fall 2025) 2025-06-11 2025-08-31 Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math 2 VU Applications Warren Alpert Foundation Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholars Fellowship - Translational Immunology (non-cancer) 2025-06-06 2025-09-01 Biological/Biomedical 2 VU Applications Gabrielle's Angel Foundation Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research 2025-06-05 2025-08-08 Biological/Biomedical 2 VU+VUMC Applications Department of State 2025 Venezuela Affairs Unit Annual Program Statement 2025-06-02 2025-06-30 Social Science/Education 1 VU Application Department of State Empowered Parents In Charge (EPIC) 2025 2025-05-29 2025-07-14 Humanities
Social Science/Education1 VU Application National Endowment for the Arts FY 2026 Grants for Arts Projects 2025-05-27 2025-07-10 Humanities 1 VU Application W. M. Keck Foundation Research Program - Concept Papers (Fall 2025) 2025-05-22 2025-08-15 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math2 VU Applications The National Science Foundation 2025 Scholarships in STEM Network (S-STEM-Net) 2025-05-22 2025-08-14 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math1 VU Application V Foundation 2025 V Scholar Cancer Research Grant 2025-05-15 2025-06-02 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU+VUMC Application American Diabetes Association 2025 Pathway to Stop Diabetes Awards (Initiator and Accelerator) 2025-05-15 2025-07-23 Biological/Biomedical 2 VU Applications Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation Grant Program 2025-05-09 2025-08-01 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU+VUMC Application Brain Research Foundation 2026 Brain Research Foundation Scientific Innovations Award 2025-05-01 2025-06-03 Biological/Biomedical
Social Science/Education1 VU+VUMC Application The National Science Foundation CyberCorps(R) Scholarship for Service (SFS) 2025-04-22 2025-07-15 Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math 1 VU Application Tennessee Arts Commission 2026 Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant Program 2025-04-15 2025-07-01 Humanities
Social Science/Education1 VU Application V Foundation 2025 V Foundation Pediatric Cancer Research Awards 2025-04-08 2025-05-10 Biological/Biomedical 2 VU+VUMC Applications The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation 2025 Conservation, Food & Health Foundation Grants 2025-04-01 2025-06-15 Biological/Biomedical
Social Science/Education1 VU Application The William T. Grant Foundation 2025 William T. Grant Foundation Scholars Program 2025-03-26 2025-07-01 Humanities
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math
Social Science/Education1 VU Nominee per Major School/Division Incyte 2025 Incyte Ingenuity Awards in Graft-Versus-Host-Disease 2025-03-26 2025-06-13 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math5 VU Applications National Institutes of Health Summer 2025 NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) 2025-03-25 2025-06-16 Biological/Biomedical 1 VU Application per Scientific Focus Area Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust 2025 Ornamental Horticulture Grants 2025-03-20 2025-06-16 Biological/Biomedical
Social Science/Education1 VU Application The Huo Family Foundation 2025 Special Projects Grant 2025-03-11 2025-05-23 Biological/Biomedical
Humanities
Social Science/Education1 VU Proposal The Pew Charitable Trusts 2026 Pew Biomedical Scholars Program 2025-03-04 2025-05-14 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math1 VU Application The Pew Charitable Trusts 2026 Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research Program 2025-03-04 2025-05-14 Biological/Biomedical
Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math1 VU+VUMC Application The National Science Foundation Advanced Computing Systems & Services: Adapting to the Rapid Evolution of Science and Engineering Research 2.0 2025-02-25 2025-06-24 Physical Sciences/Engineering/Math 1 VU Application