The National Science Foundation is an independent government agency that has a goal to promote the advancement and progress of science. The foundation is one of the largest contributors to science research in the nation. The agency spends approximately $6.9 billion a year on grants for scientific research. Many organizations benefit from research grant opportunities, such as state agencies, universities and colleges, small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Many of the research opportunities are open-ended, meaning that researchers can submit proposals at any time for grant opportunities. Research grants from the foundation aim to serve the betterment of society, such as fuel efficiency and renewable energy. The NSF website has a directory to find research grants and detailed instructions for submitting proposals.
The National Science Foundation,
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22230
703-292-5111
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The National Institutes Of Health is the medical research division of The US Department Of Health and Human Services. According to the agency, it is the largest funding source for medical research in the world. The goal of this funding is to increase the quality of life so that Americans can live longer and healthier. The institute is responsible for creating thousands of opportunities for scientists, universities, non-profit organizations, Indian/Native American organizations and other agencies across the country through it's research initiatives. The NIH website has a database available for researchers who are looking for funding. The website provides detailed descriptions of the grant opportunity and application tips and guidelines.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
301-496-4000
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The U.S. Department of Education is a federal agency that conduct programs and research to promote higher academic achievement for America's students. Research funded by the department aims to create better understanding of the dynamics of complex social issues, economic, teacher qualifications, and their relation to childhood learning. Other research opportunities exist to help find innovative ideas that will increase optimal learning experiences and improve educational standards. Researchers are able to receive support from the Department of Education through specified research opportunities. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, Native American agencies, and other eligible entities. All research opportunities can be found at the website where instruction is available for application submission.
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue
SW Washington, D.C. 20202
202-401-2000
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