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University of Denver: 43 NIH awards ($36.5M) and 38 NSF awards ($20.4M), fiscal years 2021 to 2026

University of Denver in Denver, CO is funded under 43 NIH awards ($36.5M) and 38 NSF awards ($20.4M) in the NIH and NSF award files, read 2026-11-04. NIH fiscal years 2021 to 2025; NSF fiscal years 2022 to 2026.

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AwardAgencyInstitute or divisionFiscal yearAmount in windowStartEndPrincipal investigatorSource
Reducing maternal prenatal depression to improve child cardiovascular healthNIHNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute2021 to 2025$3,556,305January 15, 2021December 31, 2026DAVIS, ELYSIA POGGIreporter.nih.gov
Group-based Prevention of Postpartum Depression: In-person vs. Virtual DeliveryNIHNational Institute of Mental Health2022 to 2025$3,089,717August 1, 2022June 30, 2027RHOADES, GALENAreporter.nih.gov
Making the Building Blocks of Early Math Scalable, Accessible, and Viable for All Young Children and Their TeachersNSFEducation Innovation & Translation Section2023$2,727,589September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Douglas H Clementsnsf.gov
Preclinical Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Tumor ImagerNIHNational Cancer Institute2021 to 2025$2,628,042July 8, 2021June 30, 2027EATON, GARETH Rreporter.nih.gov
Nucleic Acids Roles in Protein Folding and AggregationNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021 to 2025$2,038,095September 15, 2021July 31, 2026HOROWITZ, SCOTT ANDREWreporter.nih.gov
Sexual minority couples' health during the transition to marriageNIHNational Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities2023 to 2025$1,860,418February 15, 2023November 30, 2027PERRY, NICHOLASreporter.nih.gov
Identifying determinants of HIV-1 responsible for the nanoscale distribution and dynamics of virus assemblyNIHNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases2021 to 2025$1,764,365May 10, 2018April 30, 2029VAN ENGELENBURG, SCHUYLERreporter.nih.gov
DISES: Indigenous forest management in a non-stationary climateNSFOrganismal Interactions & Ecology2023$1,599,397January 1, 2023June 30, 2027Diego A Pons Ganddininsf.gov
CO Releasing Organic Polymers for Biomedical ApplicationsNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2022 to 2025$1,590,630August 15, 2022June 30, 2027WORRELL, BRADYreporter.nih.gov
Polarized Protein Trafficking and AngiogenesisNIHNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute2022 to 2025$1,442,336January 1, 2022December 31, 2026KUSHNER, ERICH Jreporter.nih.gov
Physiological plasticity and the mechanisms of adaptation to hypoxia: exploiting natural variation in wild deer miceNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2022 to 2025$1,433,218August 15, 2022May 31, 2027VELOTTA, JONATHAN PAULreporter.nih.gov
Equipment: MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of a 600 MHz NMR with Cryoprobe for the Greater Rocky Mountain RegionNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2023$1,397,667September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Brian Michelnsf.gov
Synthetic protein mimetics as potential therapeutics for Lewy Body DementiaNIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2024 to 2025$1,360,513September 19, 2024February 28, 2027KUMAR, SUNILreporter.nih.gov
Organometallic Sensors for Cellular Small Molecule DetectionNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2023 to 2025$1,292,294August 1, 2023June 30, 2028MICHEL, BRIANreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: The causes and consequences of adaptive radiation in animal communication, from individuals to communitiesNSFEvolutionary Patterns & Processes2025$1,266,115September 1, 2025August 31, 2029Robin Tinghitellansf.gov
Control of cell ratcheting engagement during epithelial morphogenesisNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2022 to 2025$1,179,640January 1, 2022December 31, 2026BLANKENSHIP, JAMES TODDreporter.nih.gov
Modeling Conformational Ensembles of the Disordered ProteinsNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021 to 2024$1,103,886August 1, 2020June 30, 2026GHOSH, KINGSHUKreporter.nih.gov
CAREER: The genes and gene networks underlying fertilization barriers in a hybrid zoneNSFEvolutionary Patterns & Processes2024$1,051,529June 1, 2024May 31, 2029Erica L Larsonnsf.gov
Prenatal Pathways for Poverty’s Influence on the Brains of Two GenerationsNIHEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development2021 to 2022$1,041,193February 1, 2017October 31, 2023KIM, PILYOUNGreporter.nih.gov
Fostering Relationships to Elevate Low-Income Learners in Computer ScienceNSFScholarships, Fellowships, and Traineeships Section2025$996,598April 15, 2025March 31, 2031Rachel E Horensteinnsf.gov
Regulations of organellar Zn2+ homeostasis and dynamics by TRPML1 in neuronsNIHNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2021 to 2023$964,023July 1, 2019April 30, 2026QIN, YANreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: EDGE FGT: Cell type-specific tools for the study of gene function in sponges.NSFInnovation Tools, Informatics, & Functional Genomics2025$948,390November 1, 2025October 31, 2029Scott A Nicholsnsf.gov
Innovative AI Systems for Nurturing and Assessing Creativity in K-12 Learning EnvironmentsNSFEducation Innovation & Translation Section2025$898,326September 15, 2025August 31, 2028Peter Organisciaknsf.gov
Volumetric analysis of epithelial morphogenesis with high spatiotemporal resolutionNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2023 to 2025$884,730April 1, 2023January 31, 2027BLANKENSHIP, JAMES TODDreporter.nih.gov
CAREER: Elucidating the Chemistry of Biological Lanthanide Chelators for Rare Earth Element SeparationNSFChemistry Section2025$850,000July 15, 2025June 30, 2030Allegra T Aronnsf.gov
Building a Science of Education: Lessons Learned from the Use of Models for Research and Development of Educational InterventionsNSFEducation Innovation & Translation Section2025$751,349September 15, 2025August 31, 2028Douglas H Clementsnsf.gov
Microbiota Metallophores: Probing Interactions and Nutrient Dynamics of the Human GutNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2024 to 2025$742,666August 1, 2024May 31, 2029ARON, ALLEGRAreporter.nih.gov
Reducing Fetal Exposure to Maternal Depression to Improve Infant Risk MechanismsNIHNational Institute of Mental Health2021$741,234April 7, 2017March 31, 2023DAVIS, ELYSIA POGGIreporter.nih.gov
Prenatal sleep and pathways to offspring cardiometabolic riskNIHNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute2025$696,470January 17, 2025November 30, 2029DAVIS, ELYSIA POGGIreporter.nih.gov
CAREER: Development of Catalytic, Sulfur-Free Chain Transfer Agents to Improve Mechanical and Material Performance of Crosslinked PhotopolymersNSFChemistry Section2023$693,176March 1, 2023February 29, 2028Brady T Worrellnsf.gov
Phospholipase D Regulation of Exosome SecretionNSFChemistry Section2023$639,461September 15, 2023August 31, 2027Michelle Knowlesnsf.gov
Complexity-Building Approaches in Photoassisted Synthesis of HeterocyclesNSFChemistry Section2023$575,000September 1, 2023August 31, 2027Andrei G Kutateladzensf.gov
Collaborative Research: Broadening perspectives on innate immunity via the response of diverse eukaryotes to a versatile bacterial pathogenNSFCell Development & Physiology2024$570,122September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Scott A Nicholsnsf.gov
Testing an integrated model of psychological mechanisms in Pain Treatment: Tests of pain-care recommendations, treatment differences across race, & the malleability of affective & cognitive mechanismsNIHNational Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities2022 to 2025$555,236July 1, 2022February 28, 2027LLOYD, EMILY PAIGEreporter.nih.gov
Testing cortisol dysregulation as a mediator between early stress and adolescent cardiovascular healthNIHNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute2021 to 2023$504,214July 1, 2019June 30, 2025DOOM, JENALEE RAEreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: ORCC: Integrating leaf metabolomics and tree demographic models to understand climate change impacts on forests in the Rockies and SmokiesNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2024$446,865August 1, 2024July 31, 2028Patrick H Martinnsf.gov
Quantum Stimulated Raman Spectroscopy and SensingNSFElectrical, Communications, & Cyber Systems2025$444,534January 1, 2026December 31, 2028Mark Siemensnsf.gov
Mechanisms of Delta-like 4 Endocytosis and Notch Activation During Blood Vessel DevelopmentNIHNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute2021$439,024June 1, 2021May 31, 2024KUSHNER, ERICH Jreporter.nih.gov
A Lower Extremity Neuromusculoskeletal Human Simulator: Addressing Multiscale ChallengesNIHNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases2021$436,473September 7, 2018May 31, 2024SHELBURNE, KEVIN Breporter.nih.gov
Mechanisms of non-apoptotic programmed cell death and corpse clearanceNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021$436,101August 1, 2021July 31, 2024WEHMAN, ANN Mreporter.nih.gov
Mechanisms underlying reading avoidance in children with reading difficulties.NIHEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development2022$435,264March 10, 2022February 28, 2025MCGRATH, LAUREN Mreporter.nih.gov
Inflammatory trajectories across pregnancy: Investigating novel markers of risk for postpartum depressionNIHNational Institute of Mental Health2021 to 2022$425,777May 20, 2021April 30, 2024MANCZAK, ERIKA Mreporter.nih.gov
Air pollution exposure and emerging depression risk: Testing the role of peripheral inflammatory cytokines during adolescenceNIHNational Institute of Environmental Health Sciences2022 to 2023$424,825August 1, 2022July 31, 2025MANCZAK, ERIKA Mreporter.nih.gov
Our Stories, Our Medicine Archives: A Culture Centered Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Health Information Interface for Urban American Indian and Alaska Native and Indigenous CommunitiesNIHNational Library of Medicine2021 to 2023$421,305September 9, 2021August 31, 2025BELTRAN, RAMONA Ereporter.nih.gov
Molecular mechanisms of lysosome remodeling in response to cellular stressNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2025$407,562September 1, 2025August 31, 2030YANG, XIreporter.nih.gov
REU Site: Summer Engineering Research Experiences in Power and Energy Systems for Smart CitiesNSFEngineering Education Centers2025$391,371October 1, 2025September 30, 2028Rui Fannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Predicting novel interactions between parasitic botflies and high-elevation deer mice under climate changeNSFInfrastructure, Institutes, & Centers2023$382,324September 15, 2023August 31, 2027Jonathan P Velottansf.gov
Collaborative Research: Superinvaders: testing a general hypothesis of forest invasions by woody species across the AmericasNSFOrganismal Interactions & Ecology2024$371,063April 1, 2024March 31, 2028Patrick H Martinnsf.gov
Identifying determinants of HIV-1 responsible for the nanoscale distribution and dynamics of virus assemblyNIHNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases2023$366,635May 10, 2018May 31, 2024VAN ENGELENBURG, SCHUYLERreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: A unified computational model of human movement from neural activation to joint mechanicsNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2026$344,401September 1, 2026August 31, 2029Casey Myersnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Two-photon DeepSpiral super-resolution imaging of in vivo molecular dynamics in deep tissueNSFInnovation Tools, Informatics, & Functional Genomics2026$339,612August 15, 2026July 31, 2029Mark Siemensnsf.gov
Physics-Grounded Deep Reinforcement Learning for Adaptive Out-of-Step Protection in Low-Inertia Power GridsNSFElectrical, Communications, & Cyber Systems2026$314,144August 15, 2026July 31, 2029Rui Fannsf.gov
Collaborative Research: The Angry Crowd Bias: Social, Cognitive, and Perceptual MechanismsNSFDivision of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences2022$302,713June 1, 2022April 18, 2025Timothy Sweenynsf.gov
Enhancing the Protection of Electric Grids Amidst the Rise of Renewable EnergyNSFElectrical, Communications, & Cyber Systems2024$295,149August 1, 2024July 31, 2027Rui Fannsf.gov
Sliding vertex behaviors during epithelial morphogenesis and tissue elongationNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021$294,910September 20, 2018August 31, 2022BLANKENSHIP, JAMES TODDreporter.nih.gov
Formation of the Regulated Secretory Pathway: a View from the CytosolNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021$292,565September 1, 2017August 31, 2023ASENSIO, CEDRIC STEPHANEreporter.nih.gov
Elucidating the biosynthesis of mycofactocin, an unknown molecule essential for M. tuberculosisNIHNational Institute of General Medical Sciences2021$286,351August 15, 2017April 30, 2023EATON, SANDRA S.reporter.nih.gov
Helping Guardians Navigate Youth Suicide Risk: Development and Piloting of a Brief Digital InterventionNIHNational Institute of Mental Health2025$256,627December 9, 2024November 30, 2027FOX, KATHRYNreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: From Culture to Child: How collective perceptions of affective divergence shape interracial relationships in middle childhoodNSFDivision of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences2022$254,374September 1, 2022April 18, 2025Max Weisbuchnsf.gov
CAREER: Elliptic Dichroism Microscopy for Cellular Stereochemistry AnalysisNSFChemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, & Transport Systems2024$252,380October 1, 2023October 31, 2028Dali Sunnsf.gov
Building Blocks for W-algebrasNSFMathematical Science Section2024$204,985September 1, 2024August 31, 2027Andrew R Linshawnsf.gov
Threat Interpretation Bias as Cognitive Marker and Treatment Target in Pediatric AnxietyNIHNational Institute of Mental Health2025$203,025January 1, 2020July 31, 2028ROZENMAN, MICHELLE SHERRYreporter.nih.gov
Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)NSFScholarships, Fellowships, and Traineeships Section2024$202,750August 15, 2024July 31, 2029Sandra S Eatonnsf.gov
The role of plasticity in the evolution of novelty in animal communicationNSFDivision Of Integrative Organismal Systems2023$199,999February 1, 2023January 31, 2026Robin Tinghitellansf.gov
Exosomal Contents Guided Amino Acids Treatment for Pancreatic CancerNIHNational Cancer Institute2023$199,294February 2, 2022December 31, 2024SUN, DALIreporter.nih.gov
Threat Interpretation Bias as Cognitive Marker and Treatment Target in Pediatric AnxietyNIHNational Institute of Mental Health2021$180,317January 1, 2020December 31, 2023ROZENMAN, MICHELLE SHERRYreporter.nih.gov
Collaborative Research: Multisite Comparison of Embedding Socially Responsible Design Across the Undergraduate Computer Science CurriculumNSFEducation Innovation & Translation Section2026$165,951October 1, 2026September 30, 2029Alannah Olesonnsf.gov
Placental CRH and child cardiovascular disease risk and obesogenic eating behaviorsNIHNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute2022 to 2024$165,219September 1, 2022January 5, 2025DEER, LILLYBELLE KUULEIreporter.nih.gov
Examining the relationship between death attitude and AD completion and attitude among older Chinese AmericansNIHNational Institute on Aging2023 to 2024$164,896February 15, 2023January 31, 2026WANG, KAIPENGreporter.nih.gov
CAREER: Local-Global Properties in the Representations of Finite GroupsNSFMathematical Science Section2025$155,549September 1, 2025August 31, 2030Mandi Schaeffer Frynsf.gov
Collaborative Research: IGE: Track 2: SciComm LIFT: Leveraging Institutional capacity for eFfective graduate student TrainingNSFScholarships, Fellowships, and Traineeships Section2024$89,783October 1, 2024September 30, 2028Robin Tinghitellansf.gov
CAREER: Multiplexing Biomedical Sensor Systems for Automated Diagnosis by Machine LearningNSFElectrical, Communications, & Cyber Systems2023$88,273October 1, 2022October 31, 2027Sangho Boknsf.gov
Prenatal maternal depression exposure and infant neurocircuitry developmentNIHNational Institute of Mental Health2021$65,994August 1, 2021July 31, 2022DEMERS, CATHERINEreporter.nih.gov
Biological Embedding of Childhood Obesity: Stress Responsive Systems and SleepNIHEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development2022 to 2023$60,558January 1, 2022August 5, 2023PHU, TIFFANYreporter.nih.gov
Association of Discrimination Reported During Pregnancy with Cardiovascular Disease Risk in MothersNIHNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute2025$52,538January 6, 2025January 5, 2027DIEUJUSTE, NATHALIEreporter.nih.gov
NSF FF: Planning: Co-Designing a Developmentally Grounded AI Literacy Tool for Grades 5-8NSFPathways for Translation Section2026$49,991July 15, 2026October 31, 2026Pilyoung Kimnsf.gov
Conference: Group Theory and Number Theory: InteractionsNSFDivision Of Mathematical Sciences2023$49,705June 1, 2023May 31, 2024Mandi Schaeffer Frynsf.gov
Representation Theory, Calabi-Yau Manifolds, and Mirror SymmetryNSFDivision Of Mathematical Sciences2022$30,000November 1, 2022October 31, 2023Andrew R Linshawnsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Intertropical Convergence Zone Variations from Stable Oxygen Isotope Tree-ring Records in the Tropical AmericasNSFGEO - Core Programs2024$29,999February 1, 2024January 31, 2027Diego A Pons Ganddininsf.gov
Collaborative Research: Data-Driven Interviewing to Study the Embodied Cognitive Shifts that Occur During Geometry LearningNSFDivision of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences2024$8,212September 1, 2024January 31, 2026Stephen J Huttnsf.gov
Exosome biology in Alzheimer's disease and concussion.NIHNational Institute on Aging2021$1August 15, 2021October 2, 2021GRANHOLM-BENTLEY, ANN-CHARLOTTE ESTHERreporter.nih.gov

Funding by fiscal year

Fiscal yearNIH awardsNIH amountNSF awardsNSF amount
20260$06$1,301,635
202520$8,350,47614$8,153,413
202418$7,644,24912$3,125,162
202322$6,957,6639$5,523,879
202220$6,687,9125$2,274,757
202120$6,844,1860$0

Open federal funding opportunities

From Grants.gov: notices that funded awards in this table, and open notices on the same agency and assistance listing.

Open opportunityNumberAgencyListingClosesAward ceilingWhy it matches
Limited Competition: NIH Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hubs (REACH) (SB0 Clinical Trial Optional)RFA-OD-27-009NIH93.859November 10, 2026Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (Parent R43/R44 Clinical Trial Optional)PAR-27-039NIH93.859January 5, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (Parent R41/R42 Clinical Trial Optional)PAR-27-040NIH93.859January 5, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32)PAR-24-128NIH93.859January 25, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32)PAR-24-235NIH93.859January 25, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T34)PAR-24-236NIH93.859January 25, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
National Centers for Cryo-electron Tomography (cryoET) (R24 -Clinical Trial Not Allowed)PAR-26-138NIH93.859January 26, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
Tribal Institutional Review Board Establishment and Enhancement (TIRBEE) (R24 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)PAR-24-260NIH93.859January 27, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
Biomedical Research Environment and Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program (UC2- Clinical Trial Not Allowed)PAR-24-268NIH93.859January 27, 2027$500,000Same assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
NIH, CDC and FDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Optional)PA-27-100NIH93.859April 5, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
NIH Small Business Technology Transfer Grant (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Optional)PA-27-102NIH93.859April 5, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)PA-24-185NIH93.859May 7, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)PA-24-191NIH93.859May 7, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)PA-24-194NIH93.859May 7, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)PA-24-182NIH93.859May 8, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Required)PA-24-184NIH93.859May 8, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)PAR-26-026NIH93.859May 18, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)PAR-27-002NIH93.859May 25, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
Single Source: Resource Center for the Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) ProgramPAR-28-025NIH93.859May 25, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here
Limited Competition: Tribal Institutional Review Board Establishment and Enhancement (TIRBEE)PAR-28-038NIH93.859May 25, 2027Not listedSame assistance listing 93.859 as 13 awards here

Topics of its NIH awards

Updated November 4, 2026. Read from NIH RePORTER ExPORTER and NSF Award Search. Published by NIH and NSF as U.S. government data. NIH awards are fiscal years 2021 to 2025 (NIH files published to 2026-07-09); NSF awards are fiscal years 2022 to 2026 (NSF files published to 2026-11-04). NIH amounts are the total cost of each fiscal year in the window; NSF amounts are the funds obligated in the window. Organizations are matched on the UEI. Open opportunities come from Grants.gov and match on agency and assistance listing number, and on the notice number NIH prints on an award. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.