Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 10, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,431 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. 3,615 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,431; from 2,027 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $751.8M; across 3,615 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 647 with a published date

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American Heart Association/Myocarditis Foundation- Postdoctoral Fellowship The Myocarditis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To enhance the training of postdoctoral applicants who are not yet independent. The applicant must be embedded in an appropriate investigative group with the mentorship, support, and relevant scientific guidance of a research mentor.	Not published	Varies
F. E. J. Fry Medal Grant Canadian Society of Zoologists · Foundation Not published · Varies The F. E. J. Fry Medal honors Canadian Zoologists who have significantly advanced knowledge in zoology.	Not published	Varies
Thomas F. Kirby Glioblastoma Foundation Award for Drug Development Glioblastoma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The inaugural 2018 award was presented to Dr. Gregory Riggins, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Neurosurgery and Oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, for his research project "Development of an improved version of the…	Not published	Varies
Josephine Louise Madara Undergraduate Student Research Endowment East Stroudsburg University Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies An endowed funding opportunity supporting undergraduate student research at East Stroudsburg University. Part of the ESU Foundation's grant programs.	Not published	Varies
SFS Graduate Student Conservation Research Award Grant Society for Freshwater Science · Foundation Not published · $1K The SFS Graduate Student Conservation Research Award supports outstanding graduate research proposals focused on endangered species, biodiversity, and conservation planning.	Not published	$1K
RSF: Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration Grant Program Russell Sage Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Russell Sage Foundation's Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration Grant Program funds innovative research on the intersections of race, ethnicity, and immigration.	Not published	Up to $200K
WFA’s Wild Felid Legacy Scholarship Grant Wild Felid Research & Management Association · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Wild Felid Legacy Scholarship, established by the Wild Felid Research and Management Association in 2009, supports graduate students researching wild felids in the Western Hemisphere.	Not published	$1K – $2K
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science & Technology Studies Cornell University · Foundation Not published · Varies With the sponsorship of the Society for the Humanities, the Department of Science & Technology Studies invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship position beginning August 1, 2026.	Not published	Varies
Federal Funding Support University City Science Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Comprehensive proposal development and award management services for startups.	Rolling	Varies
Innovator Awards - Institutions Grant Kenneth Rainin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Innovator Awards, presented by the Kenneth Rainin Foundation, support groundbreaking research aimed at enhancing understanding of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).	Not published	Up to $300K
Carol Baird Student Award for Field Research Grant Natural Reserve System- University of California · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Carol Baird Student Award for Field Research, established in 2017 by the JiJi Foundation, supports UC Berkeley students conducting high-quality research on California's natural history.	Not published	Up to $25K
Physician Scholarship & Grant Program (Acpmp) Appendix Cancerpseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
BRACE Award Venture Competition Aim-Hi Accelerator Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K Venture competition providing vital support to early-stage biotechs to accelerate innovative cancer therapeutics, diagnostics and prevention products toward the clinic.	Not published	Up to $600K
Division 54 Lizette Peterson-Homer Injury Prevention Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Division 54 Lizette Peterson-Homer Injury Prevention Grant, provided by the American Psychological Foundation, supports innovative research focused on preventing injuries in children and adolescents.	Not published	$5K
Johnson & Johnson / IMHRO Rising Star Translational Research Award One Mind · Foundation Not published · $250K This award is given to scientists whose proposals show the most promise for the development of usable new therapies for brain disorders in the near term.	Not published	$250K
Caroline B. Hall Young Investigator Award HHV-6 Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in memory and honor of Dr. Caroline Breese Hall, a Pediatric Infectious Diseases physician at the University of Rochester School of Medicine.	Not published	Varies
Paleontological Society International Research Program ( PalSIRP) - Sepkoski Grants Paleontological Society · Foundation Not published · $1K The Paleontological Society International Research Program (PalSIRP) offers small grants of up to $1,000 for paleontologists from Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Central and South America, and various island nations.	Not published	$1K
EMCI General Grants Program Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative · Foundation Not published · $500 – $14K Types of Projects Funded (Historical Examples):	Not published	$500 – $14K
Career Development Award Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation for Scientific Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Award program supporting career development of researchers. Available through programs both in Italy and at Harvard Medical School.	Not published	Varies
Established Investigator Award Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $400K The Established Investigator Award from the American Heart Association supports established investigators at the associate professor level, emphasizing innovative research in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular sciences.	Not published	$400K
Climate Impacts and Adaptation Research (PON 6034) Grant New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) · Foundation Not published · $100K – $300K The Climate Impacts and Adaptation Research (PON 6034) program, funded by NYSERDA, aims to enhance community resilience in New York State while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.	Not published	$100K – $300K
Recent Ad Hoc Grant: ZEPIKActive - dCas9 activator for KMT2D function restoration Kabuki Syndrome Foundation · Foundation Not published · $45K This study explores whether dCas9-activated transcription can compensate for KMT2D haploinsufficiency in Kabuki syndrome type 1.	Not published	$45K
AHNS Presidential Award: Best Practices for Treating Head and Neck Cancer in Non-academic and Rural Communities The American Head and Neck Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies $10,000, one year. One available.	Not published	Varies
FEMS-Jensen Award Grant Federation of European Microbiological Societies · Foundation Not published · Up to €10,000 The FEMS-Jensen Award, established to support Early Career Scientists, honors Dr. Hans Laurits Jensen, a prominent soil microbiologist.	Not published	Up to €10,000

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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 6,431 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 10, 2026, 3,615 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 (102), U.S. National Science Foundation (89), American Physical Society (78), and American Chemical Society (77). In all, 2,027 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for science research due?

Of 6,431 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 647 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, 44% 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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