Grants for Science Research in Massachusetts
Last updated October 4, 2026
There are 6 active grants for science research tagged to Massachusetts, part of 6,455 active grants for science research listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| James A. Kushlan Research and Conservation Fund Birdscaribbean · Foundation Not published · Varies One of BirdsCaribbean's three named Research & Conservation grant funds. | |
| AAHS Annual Research Grant American Association for Hand Surgery Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS) Annual Research Grant fosters creativity and innovation in basic and/or clinical research in all areas pertinent to hand surgery. | |
| Charles H. Hood Foundation Child Health Research Awards Program Charles H Hood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles H. Hood Foundation's Child Health Research Awards Program supports early-career investigators pursuing innovative research to improve child health. It has supported pediatric research in New England for over 77 years. | |
| AAHS/PSF Combined Pilot Research Grant American Association for Hand Surgery Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AAHS/PSF Combined Pilot Research Grant, co-sponsored by the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) and the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS), funds pilot research studies in hand surgery that set the stage for applications to… | |
| David S. Lee Fund for the Conservation of Caribbean Birds Birdscaribbean · Foundation Not published · Varies A BirdsCaribbean named grant fund supporting applied and innovative projects with direct conservation effects on Caribbean birds and/or their habitats, favoring projects that involve local conservation groups and communities. | |
| David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship Cedar Tree Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cedar Tree Foundation's David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship (est. 1998) is a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship for early-career conservation scientists (MA-based funder, national reach). |
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About grants for science research in Massachusetts
Grants for science research fund basic and applied research, fellowships, and education across the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are the largest federal funders, while private funders include the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Research Corporation for Science Advancement. These awards support universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and individual scientists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for science research?
Science research grants fund basic and applied research, graduate fellowships, instrumentation, and STEM education. NSF offers hundreds of opportunities — including grants, cooperative agreements, and fellowships — across science and engineering, and NIH funds biomedical and health research. Private funders like the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation support targeted research programs and early-career fellowships.
Who funds scientific research in the U.S.?
The largest funders are federal agencies — the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health — which together provide a major share of academic research support. Private foundations such as the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Research Corporation for Science Advancement fund additional research and fellowships, and many fields have discipline-specific societies and corporate sponsors. The right source depends on your field and whether you need research, equipment, or fellowship funding.
Are there grants for early-career scientists and students?
Yes. NSF runs the Graduate Research Fellowship Program for students pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees, and the Sloan Research Fellowships support early-career scientists. Many agencies and societies reserve funding tracks for postdocs, new investigators, and underrepresented researchers. Eligibility usually depends on career stage and institutional affiliation, so check each program's requirements before applying.
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