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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BRAIN Foundation Research Grants The Brain Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $90K Supporting translational research that will lead to the development of FDA-approved treatments and an improved standard of care for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD).	Not published	Up to $90K
PeDRA Research Fellowships Program Grant Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The PeDRA Research Fellowships Program offers support for one year of mentored research in pediatric dermatology, targeting post-graduate trainees and medical students.	Not published	Up to $25K
Edwin H. and Margaret M. Colbert Prize Grant Society of Vertebrate Paleontology · Foundation Not published · $1K The Edwin H. and Margaret M. Colbert Prize is awarded at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology’s Annual Meeting to recognize exceptional student poster presentations.	Not published	$1K
Trainee Professional Development Award Society for Neuroscience · Foundation Not published · Varies Support for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows to attend SfN's Annual Meeting.	Not published	Varies
AAS - Herb Levi Fund Grants American Arachnological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The American Arachnological Society (AAS) offers research grants to support the study of arachnids. These grants are available for both non-student and student members, fostering collaboration and innovation in arachnology.	Not published	Up to $2K
CTFS-ForestGEO Research Grants Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Smithsonian Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) offers research grants for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career researchers.	Not published	Up to $15K
Science for Nature and People Partnership Grant Program The Nature Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Science for Nature and People Partnership Grant Program, launched by The Nature Conservancy and Wildlife Conservation Society, supports interdisciplinary teams addressing global environmental challenges.	Not published	Varies
Southwestern Branch: John Henry Comstock Graduate Student Award Grant The Entomological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $200 The Southwestern Branch John Henry Comstock Graduate Student Award promotes graduate-level interest in entomology. It recognizes one graduate student from the Southwestern Branch, who will be honored at the Southwestern Branch Meeting.	Not published	$200
Medieval Academy: Olivia Remie Constable Award Grant Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · $2K The Medieval Academy of America offers the Olivia Remie Constable Award, providing four annual grants of $1,500 for unaffiliated scholars, adjuncts, postdoctoral lecturers, and pre-tenure faculty to support research and travel.	Not published	$2K
Raymond A. Katzell Award in I-O Psychology Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · $3K The Raymond A. Katzell Award in I-O Psychology, established by the SIOP Foundation, honors a SIOP member who has significantly showcased the societal impact of I-O psychology research.	Not published	$3K
Early independence: clinician scientist fellowship Grant Medical Research Council (MCR) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lady Edith Wolfson Fellowship programme, in collaboration with the MND Association and the Medical Research Council, aims to cultivate future scientific leaders in motor neurone disease (MND) research.	Not published	Varies
PPMI Biofluid Biomarkers Program RFA Grant The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K The PPMI Biofluid Biomarkers Program RFA invites collaborators to enhance Parkinson's disease (PD) research through validated biomarker assays.	Not published	Up to $750K
AACT SAFE Best Publication Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The AACT SAFE Best Publication Award recognizes outstanding publications by AACT members of Chinese descent. Eligible applicants must be first or corresponding authors of peer-reviewed papers published between 2023 and 2024.	Not published	Varies
The SPARK Grant: Supporting Pediatric Neurology Advances through Research in K-Awards Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K For early-stage investigators who are re-applying for NIH K08 or K23 Career Development Awards The Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation® (PERF®) is committed to advancing pediatric neurology research by supporting the next generation of…	Not published	$50K
Geoscientists Without Borders Award Grant Society of Exploration Geophysicists · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Geoscientists Without Borders Award supports humanitarian applications of geoscience by funding projects that address environmental hardships and natural hazards.	Not published	Up to $50K
Nestle Foundation: Re-Entry Grants (REG) Nestle USA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Nestlé Foundation offers Re-Entry Grants to support post-graduate students from developing countries as they return to their careers.	Not published	Up to $50K
Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program Grant The Camille and Henry Dreyfus · Foundation Not published · $75K The Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program supports early-career faculty in the chemical sciences at undergraduate institutions.	Not published	$75K
Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellowship Grant Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $240K The Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellowship aims to support computational scientists who integrate quantitative methods with biological research, especially in cancer biology.	Not published	Up to $240K
Postdoctoral Fellowships American Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ABF offers postdoctoral fellowship positions for scholars who have recently completed doctoral degrees. Fellowships are often co-sponsored with partner institutions and funding agencies including:	Not published	Varies
Veterinary Student Scholar Program Grant Morris Animal Foundation · Foundation Not published · $6K The Veterinary Student Scholar Program, offered by the Morris Animal Foundation, empowers veterinary students to engage in impactful research focused on animal health.	Not published	$6K
Established Investigator Awards The MPN Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K	Not published	$150K
Louise Tuller Miller Trust Grant Miller Louise Tuller Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Louise Tuller Miller Trust Grant offers funding exclusively for charitable organizations in Metropolitan Detroit and Traverse City, Michigan.	Not published	Varies
M. H. Wiener Annual Fellowship For Archaeological Science ( formerly Wiener Laboratory Research Associate Appointment ) Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The M. H. Wiener Annual Fellowship for Archaeological Science supports short-term research at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens.	Not published	Up to $7K
Paralysis Research Grants Travis Roy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 1997, the Travis Roy Foundation was established to aid spinal cord injury survivors in financial need and to fund research into a cure.	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 6,431 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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