Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 10, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,425 active grants for science research in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 420 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 3,612 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,425; from 2,026 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $749.0M; across 3,612 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 641 with a published date

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Glaser Progress Foundation Grant Real Progress Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Grants awarded in the Measuring Progress and Independent Media program areas arise from unsolicited proposals sent to the Foundation as well as initiatives generated by the Foundation._ The advent of the 21st Century creates a…	Not published	Varies
Post-Doctorate Research Grants: W. Storrs Cole Memorial Research Award Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · $7K – $10K The W. Storrs Cole Memorial Research Award, offered by the Geological Society of America (GSA), supports innovative research in invertebrate micropaleontology.	Not published	$7K – $10K
Founders Pledge Grant Founders Pledge Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We believe entrepreneurs are uniquely placed to transform the world, today and in the future, by using their skills, networks, and resources to tackle huge, seemingly insurmountable problems.	Not published	Varies
The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany Grant The Garden Club of America · Foundation Not published · $3K The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany, initiated by the Garden Club of America, supports US undergraduate students pursuing summer studies in medicinal botany.	Not published	$3K
North Carolina Science Museums Grant North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The North Carolina Science Museums Grant provides over $2.4 million annually to support science museums across the state.	Not published	Up to $75K
Helen Free Travel Grant Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports travel to the ADLM Annual Meeting for young laboratorians to attend the world's largest clinical laboratory medicine gathering.	Not published	Varies
General Field Trip NJ Fund (Community Foundation of New Jersey) Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K This fund supports trips to arts and cultural organizations, historical landmarks, nature preserves, science institutions, and college tours, helping students in underserved communities connect classroom learning with real-life…	Rolling	Up to $1K
Distinguished Primatologist Award Grant American Society of Primatologists · Foundation Not published · $2K The Distinguished Primatologist Award recognizes outstanding contributions in primatology, honoring a primatologist with a plaque, a $500 honorarium, and $1500 for travel expenses to the next ASP meeting.	Not published	$2K
NIHCM: Research Grants National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $60K The NIHCM Foundation is seeking innovative research proposals that address critical issues in U.S. health care, particularly focusing on drug pricing, provider consolidation, health care delivery, chronic disease management, and the role…	Not published	$50K – $60K
K12 Early Career Investigator Awards in Clinical - Translational Research Grant Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The K12 Early Career Investigator Awards in Clinical - Translational Research, offered by the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI), provide promising early career faculty with mentorship in research-intensive…	Not published	Up to $100K
LEAH Knox Scholars Program - NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) Health Resources in Action Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.3M Expand LEAH STEM education program to provide opportunities for high school students to pursue careers as leaders in biomedical research.	Not published	$1.3M
Royal Entomological Society: Small Project Grant Royal Entomological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to £3,000 The Royal Entomological Society's Small Project Grant supports innovative insect research worldwide, aimed at enhancing our understanding of insect science.	Not published	Up to £3,000
American Skin Association Research Grants National Tuberous Sclerosis Association · Foundation Not published · $15K The American Skin Association offers Research Grants supporting research on five priority areas, including childhood skin diseases and quality of life studies.	Not published	$15K
Post-Doctoral Fellowships Grant American Parkinson Disease Assoc · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The American Parkinson Disease Association offers Post-Doctoral Fellowships to support research focused on Parkinson's disease.	Not published	Up to $150K
The Coleopterists Society Graduate Student Research Enhancement Award The Coleopterists Society · Foundation Not published · Varies An award of The Coleopterists Society for graduate students, intended to enhance their coleopterological research. The Society's notice states a March 1 deadline and refers applicants to the full announcement for details.	Not published	Varies
Basser External Research Grant Program Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Varies The scientific objective of the Basser Center for BRCA includes the funding of cutting-edge cancer research projects related to BRCA1/2 gene mutations ranging from basic science to clinical and translational research with an emphasis on…	Not published	Varies
Fellows-to-Faculty Award (formerly The Simons Collaboration on Plasticity and the Aging Brain Transition to Independence Award) Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Fellows-to-Faculty Award supports early career scientists transitioning to tenure-track faculty positions.	Not published	Up to $600K
John Quale Travel Fellowship Grant Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The John Quale Travel Fellowship offers early career investigators in bladder cancer research a chance to attend the annual Bladder Cancer Think Tank Meeting.	Not published	$2K
Radiation Oncology Institute (ROI) Innovation Awards Grant American Society for Radiation Oncology · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Radiation Oncology Institute (ROI) Innovation Awards, offered by the American Society for Radiation Oncology, aim to accelerate innovative ideas in radiation therapy.	Not published	Up to $100K
AWWA Scholarship Program - Hazen Scholarship Grant American Water Works Association · Foundation Not published · $10K The AWWA Hazen Scholarship supports graduate-level candidates dedicated to improving water quality and resources. Awarded by the American Water Works Association, this scholarship aims to empower future leaders in the water industry.	Not published	$10K
Annual Wildlife- Fellowship Training Grant Morris Animal Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $145K The Morris Animal Foundation offers Annual Wildlife Fellowship Training Grants to support new researchers in launching successful careers in animal health.	Not published	Up to $145K
National Scleroderma Foundation: Pediatric Scleroderma Grant National Scleroderma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The National Scleroderma Foundation supports pediatric scleroderma research with up to $500,000 in funding for new and established investigators.	Not published	Up to $500K
DAAD North America: Research Grants - Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - DAAD) · Foundation Not published · Up to €34,060 The DAAD North America Research Grants support bi-national doctoral projects in collaboration with German universities. This program offers funding for up to 24 months, with the possibility of extensions based on academic progress.	Not published	Up to €34,060
Medline: Investigator-Initiated Studies Program Grant Medline Industries · Foundation Not published · Varies The Medline Investigator-Initiated Studies Program supports innovative research aimed at enhancing scientific and medical knowledge related to Medline products.	Not published	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 6,425 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 10, 2026, 3,612 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 (516), Society of Toxicology (102), U.S. National Science Foundation (87), American Physical Society (78), and American Chemical Society (77). In all, 2,026 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for science research due?

Of 6,425 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 641 have a published upcoming deadline, 923 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,801 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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