University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Grant Funding Opportunities

Discover grant opportunities that are internal and external to UNMC. Grants listed below may cover a range of local, national and global opportunities depending on the time of year.

For questions regarding grant applications, contact Shannon McIntyre-Consolino.

Internal Grants

Opportunity Sponsor FOA/RFP # Due Date
Research Project Grant (R01) Investment Program UNMC / Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Internal Rolling
Translational Partnerships Awards Program RFA UNMC / Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Internal Rolling

External Grants (Global)

Opportunity Sponsor FOA/RFP # Due Date
Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program (D43 Clinical Trial Optional)  NIH Fogarty International Center  PAR-24-174 August 6, 2026

External Grants (Local and National)

Opportunity Sponsor FOA/RFP # Due Date
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant (Parent R21) NIH PA-25-304 June 16, 2026
 NIH Small Research Grant (Parent R03) NIH PA-25-302  June 16, 2026
New Approaches for Measuring Brain Changes across Longer Timespans (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) NIH  PAR-25-272 June 16, 2026
Engagement Award: Capacity Building PCORI Engagement Award 2026  July 13, 2026 
Engagement Award: Dissemination Initiative PCORI  Engagement Award 2026  July 13, 2026 
Engagement Award: Convening Support   PCORI Engagement Award 2026  July 13, 2026 
NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program NSF  22-586  July 22, 2026 
Phased Large Awards for Comparative Effectiveness Research   PCORI PCORI Cycle 2 2026 PFA September 1, 2026
Addressing Sensory Health Needs Across the Lifespan  PCORI PCORI Cycle 2 2026 PFA September 1, 2026
Advancing the Science of Engagement  PCORI PCORI Cycle 2 2026 PFA September 1, 2026
Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered CER PCORI  PCORI Cycle 2 2026 PFA September 1, 2026