Funding opportunities from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal agencies are posted on Grants.gov, a centralized resource for finding and applying for federal grants. The site allows researchers and organizations to explore active funding announcements across disciplines, including behavioral and social sciences research. By regularly checking Grants.gov or setting up tailored alerts, investigators can stay informed about new opportunities that align with their research interests.
To find funding opportunities on Grants.gov, click on the “Search Grants” tab and select the “New Simpler Search” tool in the dropdown options to—
- Filter announcements by agency, topic, eligibility, or deadline.
- Enter keywords relevant to your field (e.g., behavioral science, public health). To find funding opportunities led or supported by OBSSR, include “OBSSR” as a keyword in your search.
- Select the federal agency (e.g., NIH).
- Refine by date to view only open or soon-to-be-open funding opportunities.
Each listing includes the opportunity’s title, the funding organization, the opportunity number, key dates, and how to apply. You should also review the PDF of the full opportunity announcement for detailed application instructions, eligibility criteria, budget information, and contact information.
NIH’s Highlighted Topics page provides investigators with insight into specific areas of research currently emphasized across NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices. While these topics do not represent dedicated funding announcements, they highlight scientific priorities that can help strengthen the alignment of a grant application with NIH interests. Researchers can see which topics OBBSR has signed onto under the “Participating ICOs” column.
