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 federal and 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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Public Understanding of Science & Technology Grant - Radio Alfred P Sloan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Public Understanding of Science & Technology Grant - Radio aims to foster innovative, high-quality programming that enhances public engagement with science and technology.	Not published	Varies
Alzheimer’s Association and ASNR Imaging Research Grant Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $200K The Alzheimer’s Association and ASNR Imaging Research Grant focuses on advancing imaging research in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.	Not published	$200K
ECPD Summer School - IAS Travel Grant International Atherosclerosis Society · Foundation Not published · Varies Travel grant to support attendance at the ECPD (European Centre for Prevention & Disease) Summer School.	Not published	Varies
ASCE Florida Section: Universal Engineering Sciences Scholarship American Society of Civil Engineers Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 160,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation’s oldest national civil engineering society.	Not published	Varies
Bay Area Lyme Foundation Grant Bay Area Lyme Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bay Area Lyme Foundation Grant supports innovative research aimed at improving diagnostics and treatments for Lyme disease.	Not published	Varies
Academic Fellowships in Russia (AFR) American Councils for International Education Actr Accels Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $45K	Not published	$10K – $45K
National Kidney Foundation: Young Investigator Research Grant: Francisco 'Frank' M. Gonzalez Memorial Research Fund National Kidney Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: See pages for Chastain Renal Research Grant, Joseph M. Krainin MD Memorial Young Investigator Award_, _and NKF & Satellite Dialysis Young Investigator Grants._ The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is dedicated to preventing kidney…	Not published	Varies
Debra Lurvey Memorial Research Grant Scleroderma Foundationnew England Inc · Foundation Not published · $200K	Not published	$200K
Young Investigator Award Special Competitions: Veteran Cancer Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Young Investigator Award for Veteran Cancer supports promising researchers transitioning from training to faculty roles, focusing on cancer issues affecting veterans.	Not published	$50K
NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · Up to $4.5M This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), builds upon the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) which was initiated in 1996 as…	Forecast	Up to $4.5M
Royal Society of Chemistry: Water Science Bursary Friends of the Royal Society of Chemistry Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A not-for-profit organisation with a heritage that spans 175 years, we have an ambitious international vision for the future. Around the world, we invest in educating future generations of scientists.	Not published	Varies
Functional Target Validation for Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $1,800,000 total The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is interested in supporting ambitious research projects that propose comprehensive functional validation of newly identified therapeutic target candidates for Alzheimer’s…	Forecast	$1,800,000 total
Documenting the Composition of Clinicians Providing Abortion Care Grant Society of Family Planning · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Society of Family Planning is offering a funding opportunity titled 'Documenting the Composition of Clinicians Providing Abortion Care.' This initiative aims to support research focused on the workforce that provides abortion care in…	Not published	Up to $75K
Leslie W. Joyce and Paul W. Thayer Graduate Fellowship in I-O Psychology Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · $15K The Leslie W. Joyce and Paul W. Thayer Graduate Fellowship in I-O Psychology, offered by the SIOP Foundation, supports doctoral students focused on talent management.	Not published	$15K
Colvin Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Mood Disorder Prize Grant National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression · Foundation Not published · $50K The Colvin Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Mood Disorder, established by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation in 1993, honors outstanding scientists contributing to bipolar disorder research.	Not published	$50K
Summer Student Fellowships Program Grant Parkinson's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K The Summer Student Fellowships Program, offered by the Parkinson's Foundation, provides a 10-week opportunity for undergraduate and medical students to engage in Parkinson's-related research.	Not published	$4K
VPRF/AVMF Pharmacology Research Grants American Veterinary Medical Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Nemaline Myopathy Research Grants (RFA) A Foundation Building Strength Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K AFBS launched a new series of research grants designed to accelerate the development of effective therapies for Nemaline Myopathy (NM), a rare neuromuscular disorder.	Not published	Up to $100K
Pitching Critical Assessment for Therapeutic Protein Design (CAT-PD) QuickFire Challenge Grant Johnson & Johnson Innovation LLC · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pitching Critical Assessment for Therapeutic Protein Design (CAT-PD) QuickFire Challenge invites global innovators to submit novel computational techniques for designing antibody sequences against challenging therapeutic targets.	Not published	Varies
Research Grant Opportunities (General) The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused · Foundation Not published · Varies TLC funds targeted research that leads to breakthroughs in the treatment of body-focused repetitive behaviors.	Not published	Varies
AAD Cochrane Scholarship Grant American Academy of Dermatology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AAD Cochrane Scholarship aims to enhance evidence-based medicine training in dermatology.	Not published	Varies
Harry Sudakoff Foundation Grant Harry Sudakoff Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K – $100K The Harry Sudakoff Foundation Grant supports qualified charities in Sarasota, Florida, focusing on arts, community, education for youth, environment, human services, and science.	Not published	$6K – $100K
Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $80K The Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation, awarded by the American Philosophical Society, support research in clinical medicine across various fields, including internal medicine and psychiatry.	Not published	Up to $80K
IADR Gold Medal Award American Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research · Foundation Not published · Varies The highest recognition bestowed by IADR. Presented to recognize distinguished lifetime achievement in dental research and leadership that broadly impacts science, health research, or population health.	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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