Funding | NCATS

We sponsor a variety of grants and funding opportunities. We also participate in funding opportunities sponsored by other parts of NIH.

Research Interests and Policies

We prioritize resources and projects that promote innovation in translational science and improve human health. We provide individual consideration to each grant application.

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Small Business Opportunities

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are government set-aside programs for U.S. small businesses and research organizations to engage in research and development that has the potential for commercialization and public benefit.

Funding opportunities

To active funding opportunities from NCATS, visit the NIH Grants, where you can search by keyword, grant type, release date, expiration date, contact information, and more.

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Highlighted topics

Learn about Highlighted Topics by selecting NCATS from the drop-down menus for “Lead ICO” and “Participating ICO.

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Training and career development

Browse NIH Research Training and Career Development Programs, which prepare people for careers in biomedical, behavioral, social, and clinical research.

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