NSF
National Science Foundation |
Sciences and Social Sciences |
Funding for Research Projects and Educational Grants |
Between $50,000- and $500,000 ranging from 1-5 years |
Dependent on specific grants, Deadlines may vary |
NIH
National Institutes of Health |
Sciences and Social Sciences |
Research on human health and the outcomes of human health |
Awards Average around $300,000 with a 1-3 year duration of funding |
Deadlines Varies dependent on the specific funding opportunity applied for |
DEP
Department of Energy |
Sciences and Social Sciences |
Research pertaining to the progress of all forms of energy |
Average awards range from $150,000 - $1,000,000, Duration of funding varies |
Deadline Varies dependent on the specific funding opportunity applied for |
SSRC
Social Science Research Council |
Social Sciences |
Shared research projects on specified topics |
Awards can range from $1.00 – $50.000 and last up to 2 years |
Deadline Varies dependent on the specific funding opportunity applied for |
ACLS
American Council of Learned Societies |
Humanities and Social Sciences |
Research in specified fields of Area Studies |
Travel and stipends can last up to a year |
Usually around October and March (subject to change) |
Research Corporation for Science Advancement
Cottrell College Science Awards |
Science |
Research in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, and Astronomy involving undergraduates |
Usually around $35,000 Summer funding |
Varies dependent on which grant is applied for, usually summer months |
American Philosophical Society
Franklin Research Grants |
All Areas of Study (Science, Social Science, Humanities) |
Funds research projects in all areas and disciplines |
Average funding is between $1,000 – $6,000 dollars on a 1 year contract |
October 1st/ January December 1st/ March |
United States Institute of Peace
Unsolicited Grants |
Social Sciences |
Research towards International Peace |
Average funding ranges between $50,000 - $100,000 Lasts about 1-2 years |
October 1st/ April |
IREX
International Research Exchanges Board |
Humanities and Social Sciences |
Research on European and Asian studies abroad |
Stipend which includes travel Lasts up to 1 year |
Deadline Varies dependent on the specific funding opportunity applied for |
CIES
Fulbright Scholar Program |
All Disciples and Areas of study |
Lecturing and Research that is conducted abroad |
Stipend which includes travel Ranges from 2 months to an academic year |
August 1st/ March |
| Vermont Genetics Network |
Biology/Psychology |
Research and student research |
$25,000 to $75,000 |
Usually in January |
| VT EPSCoR |
Science/Social Science |
Student research projects |
$5,000 |
Contact grants office for information |