Funding

Discipline(s): All

The Graduate School's Office of Research and Projects (ORP) is offering this monthly e-newsletter of foundation-sponsored grant opportunities available to support the diverse research and creative activities of all faculty.

National Psoriasis Foundation
Grant Opportunity: Discovery Grants Program
Summary: This grant aims to stimulate the development of new research programs in the field of psoriatic disease capable of competing for long-term funding from the National Institutes of Health or similar agencies in the future. Discovery Grants of $75,000 will be awarded to researchers to explore preliminary ideas and conduct proof-of-concept experiments. 
Grant Cap: $75,000
Deadline: January 30, 2026 at 4:00pm (central)
For More Information: Link

Mathers Foundation
Grant Opportunity: Biology Research Grants
Summary: The Foundation invites application for the Mathers Grant Awards Program, which supports early-stage discoveries that drive innovation and lay the groundwork for future medical breakthroughs. Topics include immunology, microbiome, structural biology, cellular physiology, cancer biology, genetics, genomics, microbiology and infectious diseases, stem cell biology, and neuroscience. 
Grant Cap: $600,000-700,000, inclusive of 10% indirect costs for 3 years
Deadline: Institutional Nomination due January 30, 2026; LOI due February 13, 2026
For More Information: Link

RRF Foundation for Aging
Grant Opportunity: Research and Programmatic Support for the Elderly
Summary: The Foundation invites applications for its grantmaking program, which aims to improve the quality of life for older people. Within the priority areas, RRF will award grants involving advocacy, direct service, professional education and training, research, and organizational capacity building. While the priority areas reflect RRF’s primary funding interests, the foundation remains open to supporting compelling applications on other topics.
Grant Cap: There is no set award amount. You should request the amount of funding you will need to complete your proposed project—including direct and indirect costs which is capped at 10%—for the entire duration of your grant.
Deadline: LOIs are due by February 1, 2026
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Spencer Foundation
Grant Opportunity: Large Education Research Grants
Summary: The Spencer Foundation invites applications for its Large Research Grants on Education program, which supports education research projects with the potential to contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived. The program aims to support rigorous, intellectually ambitious, and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education.
Grant Cap: budgets ranging from $125,000 to $500,000 for projects ranging from one to five years
Deadline: February 24, 2026 at 12:00PM Noon (Central)
For More Information: Link

Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts
Grant Opportunity: Production and Presentation Grants
Summary: The foundation invites applications from organizations for production and presentation grants of up to $30,000, which may be applied to the production-related expenses necessary to take a project from conceptualization to realization and public presentation. These projects include but are not limited to exhibitions, installations, film/video/new media web initiatives, public programs, and publications. The foundation’s priorities include assisting with the production and presentation of significant programs about architecture and the designed environment to promote dialogue, raising awareness, and developing new and wider audiences.
Grant Cap: up to $30,000
Deadline: February 25, 2026
For More Information: Link

American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA)
Grant Opportunity: Multiple Fellowship program
Summary: Research in the field of study of archeology who are early-career scholars (Ph.D. earned within the last five years).  Each Fellowship has different target topics.
Grant Cap: Recipients receive a stipend of $11,500 plus room and board in Loring Hall, a waiver of school fees, and meals, Monday through Friday. 
Deadline: varying in early 2026 depending on Fellowship

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Ameren
Grant Opportunity: Community Grants
Summary:  To make an impact in our communities, serve the underserved, and create a thriving region, Ameren awards grants and sponsorships to nonprofits that are working to address three core areas: meeting critical needs, helping communities thrive, and creating education and economic opportunities in our region.
Grant Cap: $500-$10,000
Deadline: Continuous
For More Information: Link

Interested in applying? Click here to contact ORP