NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP Server with 2 Tools for Claude, Cursor, and AI Agents
GDPR Free for SubscribersAccess the NIH RePORTER database to search for research projects, funding details, and associated publications. Vinkius routes your AI agents directly to NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) through a governed connection. 2 tools ready to use with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent — no hosting, no setup, connect in 30 seconds.
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What is the NIH RePORTER MCP Server?
The NIH RePORTER MCP Server routes AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor directly to NIH RePORTER via 2 tools. Access the NIH RePORTER database to search for research projects, funding details, and associated publications. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials stay on your side of the connection, every request is auditable. Connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (2)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate NIH RePORTER
Ask your AI agent "Search for NIH projects led by 'Anthony Fauci' in fiscal year 2020." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 2 tools connected to real NIH RePORTER data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you the infrastructure to connect your AI agents to thousands of MCP servers — and deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your credentials stay yours. Your data flows directly between your agent and the API. DLP blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade routing and governance, zero maintenance.
Build your own MCP Server with our secure development framework →The NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) App Connector works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Use all 2 NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) tools with your AI agents right now
Vinkius routes your AI agents to NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) through a governed proxy. Beyond a simple connection, you get full visibility into every action your agents perform, with enterprise-grade security and up to 60% savings on AI costs.
Search projects on NIH RePORTER (Research Funding)
Use this to find grants, funding amounts, PIs, and organizations. Search for NIH projects based on specified criteria
Search publications on NIH RePORTER (Research Funding)
Search for publications associated with NIH projects
What the NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP Server unlocks
Connect to the NIH RePORTER (Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools) to explore the vast landscape of NIH-funded research. This server allows AI agents to query project metadata, funding amounts, principal investigators, and publication records directly from the official government database.
What you can do
- Project Discovery — Search for NIH grants and projects using criteria like fiscal years, PI names, organization names, and project numbers.
- Funding Analysis — Retrieve specific award amounts and filter research by agency (e.g., NIGMS, NIAID) or award ranges.
- Publication Tracking — Find scientific publications linked to specific NIH applications or core project numbers using PubMed IDs.
- COVID-19 Research — Filter projects specifically related to COVID-19 responses and supplemental funding.
- Advanced Filtering — Use text searches, date ranges, and organizational matching to find precise research data.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. This is a public data service; no private API key is required for standard access, but you can configure your connection to start querying immediately.
3. Start analyzing the NIH research portfolio from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client.
Who is this for?
- Academic Researchers — quickly find related work, funding history for specific labs, or publication outputs of NIH grants.
- Data Scientists — aggregate funding trends and research outputs for bibliometric or policy analysis.
- Grant Writers & Administrators — research successful grant examples and funding patterns within specific institutions or fields.
Frequently asked questions about the NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP Server
How can I find all NIH grants awarded to a specific university?
Use the search_projects tool and provide the university name in the org_names array. You can also refine the search by adding fiscal_years to see awards for a specific period.
Can I see which publications resulted from a specific NIH project number?
Yes! Use the search_publications tool and enter the project identifier in the core_project_nums field. The agent will return a list of associated PubMed records.
Is it possible to filter research projects by funding amount?
Absolutely. The search_projects tool includes an award_amount_range parameter where you can specify min_amount and max_amount to find projects within your budget criteria.
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We built the connector to NIH RePORTER (Research Funding). Now put your agents to work. Fully governed.
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Every tool call, every token, every response. Logged and auditable. Data flows direct from NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) to your agent. Nothing is stored on our side. Ever.
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