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  1. Private

    Short-Term Fellowships (2027-28)

    The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 15, 2026 · 37 days left
    Award
    $4,000 – $12K
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required

    About 120 fellowships pay $4,000 a month for one to three months of research at The Huntington in California. Graduate students, professors, working artists, creative writers and independent researchers can apply.

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  2. Federal

    Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

    National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Open

    Deadline
    Due Dec 3, 2026 · 55 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 1076

    This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is designed specifically for applicants proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary study to a clinical trial. Applicants to...

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  3. Federal

    Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)

    National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Open

    Deadline
    Due Dec 3, 2026 · 55 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 952

    This is a reissue of the Emerging Global Leader Program (K43) to align with the clinical trials policy.

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  4. Federal

    NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)

    National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 14, 2026 · 5 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Only 5 days left to apply
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 36

    The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NCI-supported, independent investigators. This program is designed for...

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  5. Federal

    NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

    National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 14, 2026 · 5 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Only 5 days left to apply
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 36

    The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NCI-supported, independent investigators. This program is designed for...

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  6. Private

    Impact Awards

    Parkinson's Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 15, 2026 · 6 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Only 6 days left to apply

    Research grants for independent Parkinson's disease investigators. Send a letter of intent by October 15, 2026.

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  7. Federal

    DoW Melanoma Research Program Melanoma Academy Scholar Award

    Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Department of Defense · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 14, 2026 · 5 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Only 5 days left to apply
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 115

    Summary: Supports the addition of independent, early career investigators (Scholars) who are no more than seven years from their initial faculty appointment to the Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Melanoma Academy. The Melanoma Academy is a unique,...

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  8. Federal

    Seamless Early-Stage Clinical Drug Development (Phase 1 to 2a) for Novel therapeutic Agents for the Spectrum of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and AD-related Dementias (ADRD) (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)

    National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 19, 2026 · 41 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 99

    The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite applications that bundle independent protocols for phase 1 clinical trials with phase 1b/phase 2a clinical trials to streamline the early-stage evaluation of promising pharmacological...

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  9. Federal

    DoW Autism Career Development Award

    Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Department of Defense · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 22, 2026 · 13 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Only 13 days left to apply
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 115

    Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Autism Research Program (ARP) Career Development Award supports early-career, independent investigators and/or the transition of established investigators from other research fields to conduct innovative, high-impact...

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  10. Federal

    World Trade Center Health Program Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01)

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Due about Dec 8, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Up to $189K
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 4

    The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program K01 Award supports early-career investigators in developing independent research careers focused on improving the health and well-being of populations...

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  11. Federal

    Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

    National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 19, 2026 · 10 days left
    Award
    Up to $50K
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Only 10 days left to apply
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 54

    The purpose of this NOFO is to enhance the capability of NCATS CTSA Program KL2 scholars and recipients of re-entry supplements supported by the CTSA Program to conduct research as they complete the transition to fully independent academic translational...

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  12. Foundation

    Hunt Fellowship in Public Writing

    Wenner-Gren Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 15, 2026 · 6 days left
    Award
    Up to $80K
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Only 6 days left to apply

    Gives $80,000 for nine months of writing a book on anthropology for general readers. Applicants need an anthropology PhD earned within 15 years. Independent scholars are encouraged to apply.

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  13. Private

    Franklin Research Grants

    American Philosophical Society · Open

    Deadline
    Due Dec 1, 2026 · 53 days left
    Award
    Up to $7,000
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required

    Pays research costs like travel to archives, fieldwork, and lab supplies. Scholars need a doctorate or published work of that level; independent scholars may apply. Grants go up to $7,000 and are paid to the person.

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  14. Private

    Research Fellowships and Travel Stipends 2027-28

    Harry Ransom Center (University of Texas at Austin) · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 6, 2026 · 28 days left
    Award
    $2,000 – $7,000
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required

    Funds research visits to the Ransom Center's literature, art, and film archives in Austin. Fellowships pay up to $3,500 a month; travel stipends are smaller. Independent researchers such as journalists and artists may apply.

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  15. Private

    Short-term Scholarly Research Fellowships

    Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 26, 2026 · 17 days left
    Award
    Up to $3,000
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required

    Gives $3,000 research fellowships in American history. Doctoral candidates, college faculty and independent scholars can apply. Fellows research in New York archives such as the Gilder Lehrman Collection.

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  16. Federal

    NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships (AAPF)

    U.S. National Science Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 15, 2026 · 6 days left
    Award
    From $110K
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Only 6 days left to apply
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 68

    NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships provide an opportunity for highly qualified, recent doctoral scientists to carry out an integrated program of independent research and education. Fellows may engage in observational, instrumental,...

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  17. Federal

    Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program (Clinical Trial Optional)

    National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Due about Oct 17, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 54

    The purpose of this NOFO is to enhance the capability of NCATS CTSA Program KL2 scholars supported by the CTSA Program to conduct research as they complete the transition to fully independent academic translational scientists. These small research grants...

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  18. Federal

    DoW Parkinson’s, Early Investigator Research Award

    Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Department of Defense · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 6, 2026 · 28 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 115

    Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Parkinson’s Research Program (PRP) Early Investigator Research Award (EIRA) supports Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for investigators in the early stages of their careers. The FY26 EIRA offers two funding levels,...

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  19. Federal

    DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

    Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Department of Defense · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 12, 2026 · 34 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 115

    Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Vision Research Program (VRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports basic through early translational research that will yield highly impactful discoveries or major advancements in the research and/or...

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  20. Federal

    NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

    National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Due about Nov 20, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 510

    This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) will invite applications for the Research Specialist Award (R50), which provides salary support for exceptional, non-tenure track scientists working in research laboratories and core facilities who make essential...

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