Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,443 active grants for science research in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 420 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 3,628 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,443; from 2,028 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $755.0M; across 3,628 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 632 with a published date

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Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence (SL) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Feb 10, 2027 · From $550 Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence (SL) supports potentially transformative research that develops basic theoretical insights and fundamental knowledge about principles, processes and mechanisms of learning, and about augmented…	Feb 10, 2027	From $550
Silvio O. Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers (P30-Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Feb 10, 2027 · Up to $750K This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for Silvio O. Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers (DDRCCs).	Feb 10, 2027	Up to $750K
NIDA Animal Genomics Program (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Feb 11, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the NIDA Animal Genetics Program is to identify genetic, genomic, and molecular (epi)genetic variants that underlie: 1.	Feb 11, 2027	Varies
BRAIN Initiative: Exploratory Research Opportunities Using Invasive Neural Recording and Stimulating Technologies in the Human Brain (R61 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Feb 11, 2027 · Up to $700K The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders ( NIDCD ), National Eye Institute ( NEI ), National Institute on Aging ( NIA ), National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism ( NIAAA ), National Institute of…	Feb 11, 2027	Up to $700K
Richard Maass Research Grant The Manuscript Society · Foundation ~February · $5K Established to encourage the use of original manuscripts for academic research. Named in memory of legendary collector and founding member Richard Maass (1919-1998).	~February	$5K
Nuclear Nonproliferation International Safeguards (NNIS) Graduate Fellowship Program South Carolina Universities Research & Education Foundation · Foundation ~February · $3K – $71K The NNIS Graduate Fellowship Program provides financial support for exceptional students pursuing technical doctoral research relevant to the field of international nuclear safeguards.	~February	$3K – $71K
HERO Program Fellowship (Human-Environment Regional Observatory) Trustees of Clark University · Foundation ~February · Varies The Human-Environment Regional Observatory (HERO) program is a unique undergraduate-graduate-faculty experience that engages in research on human-environment relationships in Massachusetts.	~February	Varies
CCV Grant Program (incl. Small Grant Program) Cave Conservancy of the Virginias · Foundation Feb 15, 2027 · Up to $2K The Cave Conservancy of the Virginias funds cave & karst conservation, education/outreach, cave/sinkhole cleanups, significant-property acquisition, and original scientific/humanities research on cave & karst systems in VA and WV.	Feb 15, 2027	Up to $2K
Graduate Student Research Grants Geological Society of America Inc · Foundation ~February · $3K GSA's primary research grant program for graduate students to support geological research projects.	~February	$3K
The NCI Worta McCaskill-Stevens Career Development Award for Community Oncology and Prevention Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Feb 18, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the Worta McCaskill-Stevens K12 funding opportunity is to support institutional career development awards designed to prepare newly trained clinicians who have made a commitment to independent research careers in community…	Feb 18, 2027	Varies
ASES Foundation Research Grant American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons · Foundation ~February · Up to $20K Each year, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Foundation issues a call for proposals encouraging new investigators to apply for seed and start-up funding for promising shoulder and elbow research projects.	~February	Up to $20K
ACMS Foundation Investigator Research Award American College of Mohs Surgery Inc · Foundation ~February · $20K – $40K The ACMS Foundation Investigator Research Award provides $20,000–$40,000 in direct research costs for one year to support original research with high potential to advance dermatologic surgery and cutaneous oncology (special consideration…	~February	$20K – $40K
Supporting Talented Early Career Researchers in Genomics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Feb 26, 2027 · Varies This Funding Opportunity Announcement is intended to identify and support research projects by exceptionally promising Early Stage Investigators with a long-term career interest in pursuing innovative research in genomics.	Feb 26, 2027	Varies
ACMS Foundation Research Mentorship Award American College of Mohs Surgery Inc · Foundation ~February · $5K – $15K The ACMS Foundation Research Mentorship Award provides $5,000–$15,000 in direct research costs for one year to develop research skills in a mentee (early-career Mohs surgeon, fellow, dermatology resident, or recent graduate) under an…	~February	$5K – $15K
ACMS Foundation Investigator Research Award American College of Mohs Surgery Inc · Foundation ~February · $20K – $40K Intended to support original research with high potential to advance care in dermatologic oncology.	~February	$20K – $40K
ACMS Foundation Research Mentorship Award American College of Mohs Surgery Inc · Foundation ~February · $5K – $15K Intended to develop research skills in future leaders of micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology (mentee) under the mentorship of an experienced ACMS member (mentor).	~February	$5K – $15K
Bob Sammons Clinical TMS Research Fund Foundation for the Advancement of Clinical TMS Inc · Foundation ~February · Up to $25K Named in honor of Clinical TMS pioneer Dr. Bob Sammons, this grant facilitates innovative research opportunities and supports translational and/or clinical investigators of TMS.	~February	Up to $25K
The Cancer League Research Grant The Cancer League Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies Recipients must submit written updates at: Recipients may be asked to present updates in person to Cancer League members for member education purposes.	~February	Varies
Research Grants Firland Foundation · Foundation ~February · $500 – $20K Bijan Ghassemieh, Chair, Firland Grants Committee: bijang@uw.edu	~February	$500 – $20K
SMART (Bobbie Cates Hicks Science and Medicine Academic Research Training) Program Biomedical Research Foundation of Northwest Louisiana · Foundation ~February · Varies BRF also supports STEM education through:	~February	Varies
ASEV Scholarship Programs American Society for Enology · Foundation ~March · Up to $13K ASEV's scholarship program supports students pursuing degrees in viticulture, enology, and related fields that strengthen the wine and grape industry. ASEV Presidents' Award for Scholarship in Enology and Viticulture	~March	Up to $13K
Clinical Research Seed Grant Society for Vascular Surgery · Foundation ~March · $25K Designed to spur interest and development of clinical investigators among SVS members, particularly junior members with limited prior experience as principal investigators.	~March	$25K
E.J. Wyle Traveling Fellowship Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation · Foundation ~March · Varies SVS Foundation award supporting vascular surgeons to advance their education and training through travel.	~March	Varies
Accelerating Discovery through Partnered Research with All of Us to Analyze Participant Biospecimens (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Mar 1, 2027 · Varies The All of Us Research Program seeks to advance its mission by enabling access to biospecimens stored in the All of Us supported Biobank for researchers to conduct assays to evaluate associations between biomarkers and chronic diseases and…	Mar 1, 2027	Varies

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About grants for science research

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

How much money do grants for science research award?

Of the 6,443 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 7, 2026, 3,628 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $3,500 and $125K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for science research?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Institutes of Health (518), Society of Toxicology (103), U.S. National Science Foundation (89), American Chemical Society (78), and American Physical Society (78). In all, 2,028 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for science research due?

Of 6,443 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 632 have a published upcoming deadline, 919 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,832 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 43% fall in October–December.

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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