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Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) Grant Program February 11, 2026 Limited submission funding opportunity for extraordinary researchers offering the best hope for a cure to childhood cancer. The foundation has launched three institutional priorities: Powering Research, Equitable Care, and Survivorship & Mental Health. For the 2026 grant cycle, PCRF will open funding exclusively for Emerging Investigator Grants, reflecting our commitment to supporting the next generation of pediatric cancer researchers and strengthening the future research pipeline. PCRF plans to reopen the full grant …

NEA Research Labs January 26, 2026 The NEA Research Labs program funds long-term research agendas that include multiple empirical studies and the dissemination of various products or services for promoting public knowledge about the arts and their contributions to American life. Each Lab must include an interdisciplinary team of researchers and requires a confirmed partnership at the time of application between the lead applicant organization and at least one “arts partner” external to the applicant organization. Products or services developed under the award are expected to be of value to …

NSF National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure February 17, 2026 The NQNI program will empower researchers nationwide to advance critical and emerging technologies. Through NQNI, NSF will establish an open-access network of research facilities to spur innovations in future quantum technologies, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, biotechnology, and other areas of national priority. The NQNI solicitation establishes a competition for a network of university user facility Sites. The selection of user facility Sites will be based on their technical capabilities and …

DOE Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) February 18, 2026 The EFRC program brings together world-class teams of scientists from universities, DOE national laboratories, and other institutions to perform energy-relevant basic research with a scope and complexity beyond what is possible in single-investigator or small-group awards. These multi-investigator, multi-disciplinary centers accelerate transformative scientific advances for the most challenging topics in materials sciences, chemical sciences, geosciences, and biosciences. EFRCs integrate experiments, theory, computation, and AI/ML; …

Research Policy and Integrity Research Policy Menu About Us Research Policy Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Research Security Export Controls Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research Data Protection Champions Updates and Announcements On this page The Stanford Research Policy Handbook (RPH) serves as the authoritative source for current research policies. Stanford's policy process is managed by RPI. Individual policies are owned by Responsible Offices charged with developing, updating, administering, communicating, training, ensuring compliance with, and providing resources …

Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust 2026 Catalyst Awards Program March 4, 2026 Catalyst Awards provide an opportunity to conduct preliminary work on high-risk, high-reward research addressing a wide variety of clinical disease areas. The target of the Falk Catalyst Award’s funding are projects at the intersection of technology and clinical science, intended to move from basic science insights towards solutions, techniques, and tools that can be transferred to clinical practice in the near term. The Catalyst Research Award Program provides one to two years of seed funding to …

NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory - Quantum Testbeds February 1, 2026 With this program solicitation, the Foundation is taking the next step in implementing the National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL) concept as an overarching shared infrastructure designed to facilitate the translation from basic science and engineering to the resultant technology, while at the same time emphasizing and advancing its scientific and technical value. The NQVL aims to develop and utilize use-inspired and application-oriented quantum technologies. In the process, NQVL researchers will explore quantum …

William T. Grant Scholars Program March 9, 2026 The William T. Grant Scholars Program supports promising early‑career researchers through five‑year research and mentoring plans designed to expand their expertise into new disciplines, methods, or content areas. It encourages scholars to take meaningful risks by providing structured mentoring and a supportive academic community. Applicants should have a strong record of high‑quality research and a clear interest in shifting their research trajectory. Proposed projects must address either reducing inequality in youth outcomes or improving the …

DOE Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) March 13, 2026 Projects funded under this NOFO must demonstrate measurable improvements in electric grid capacity and system value (usefulness), combining physical capacity gains from reconductoring with operational efficiency and/or flexibility from other Advanced Transmission Technologies. Applications must show how these complementary technologies: • Expand transfer capability • Strengthen reliability and resource adequacy • Reduce consumer cost impact while utilizing …

DOE Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI March 16, 2026 The DOE is soliciting applications from interdisciplinary teams to address the Genesis Mission National Science and Technology Challenges. This initiative supports a broader national effort, established through a recent Executive Order, to advance AI-driven innovation for solving complex energy, environmental, and security challenges. The program aims to accelerate scientific discovery and R&D workflows through the development of advanced AI models and frameworks. Competitive projects will demonstrate how AI enables a …