University Research Funding
NCBiotech grants fill critical funding gaps along the innovation continuum - from building university infrastructure to supporting early stage development of university inventions to help move technology toward commercialization.
Applicant organizations must be North Carolina universities or non-profit research institutions.
Follow the links below to access application guidelines, materials and FAQs for each program.
Here are some Grant Writing Tips from NCBiotech.
Maximum Award:
$37,500
(with an intern supplement for non-R1 universities)
$30,000
(without an intern supplement for R1 universities)
FY27 Deadlines:
Cycle 1
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (noon)
Cycle 2
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (noon)
Cycle 3
Wednesday, March 10, 2027 (noon)
Maximum Award: $150,000
FY27 Deadline:
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (noon)
Maximum Award:
$144,000
(with project manager supplement)
$130,000
(without project manager supplement)
FY27 Deadlines:
Cycle 1
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (noon)
Cycle 2
Wednesday, January 27, 2027 (noon)