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 federal and 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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Michael D. Netherland Graduate Student Research Grant Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS) · Foundation Not published · $55K The Michael D. Netherland Graduate Student Research Grant, awarded biannually by the Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS), supports full-time graduate students researching aquatic plant management or ecology.	Not published	$55K
Cooperative Research Programme (CRP): Research Fellowships Grant Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cooperative Research Programme (CRP) offers fellowships to support short-term research projects in sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate change.	Not published	Varies
Anita Tarr Turk Fund for Breast Cancer Research Grant Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Not published · $60K Anita Tarr Turk Fund for Breast Cancer Research The Anita Tarr Turk Fund for Breast Cancer Research was established in October 2011 as an endowed field of interest fund.	Not published	$60K
Illuminating AD/ADRD Genome to Enable Precision Genomic Medicine National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications that propose a program that supports integrative, cross-disciplinary projects aimed at scaling up mechanistic studies…	Forecast	Varies
NCR-SARE: Graduate Student Grant Program North Central Region SARE · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The NCR-SARE Graduate Student Grant Program funds up to $20,000 for graduate student projects addressing sustainable agriculture in the North Central Region.	Not published	Up to $20K
SEG Foundation: Student Research Grant (SRG) Society of Economic Geologists · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The SEG Foundation's Student Research Grant (SRG) provides funding ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for graduate research projects and exceptional undergraduate honors projects in mineral resource studies.	Not published	$1K – $5K
RISE Professional Grant German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - DAAD) · Foundation Not published · Up to €3,800 The RISE Professional program, initiated by DAAD, offers North American, British, and Irish students unique research internships in Germany's science and engineering sectors.	Not published	Up to €3,800
NCAC-SOT Bern Schwetz Travel Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The NCAC-SOT Bern Schwetz Travel Award, established by the Society of Toxicology, supports students presenting research at the SOT Annual Meeting.	Not published	Varies
John Goldsmith Award Grant International Society For Environmental Epidemiology · Foundation Not published · Varies The John Goldsmith Award, established by the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, honors Dr. John Goldsmith's legacy.	Not published	Varies
Student Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition Grant Aluminum Extruders Council · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Student Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition invites students globally to create innovative designs using aluminum extrusions.	Not published	$3K – $5K
AUGS Foundation Junior Faculty Research Grant American Urogynecologic Society · Foundation Not published · Varies AUGS Foundation research grant for junior faculty — 2-year awards for early-career investigators studying female pelvic-floor disorders.	Not published	Varies
Future for Wildlife Grant Program The Oregon Zoo Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Regional grant program working locally to protect threatened and endangered species and the ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest.	Not published	Up to $5K
Subgroup Awards: Theory & Computation Award for Early Career Scientists Grant Biophysical Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The Theory & Computation Award for Early Career Scientists, offered by the Biophysical Society, recognizes emerging scientists in the fields of biophysics.	Not published	$2K
ANA Awards for Excellence The American Neurological Association · Foundation Not published · $1K Recognize individuals who have made exceptional and important contributions to the field of neurology and neuroscience Recognizes novel scientific contributions that reshape the field's conceptual understanding, or sustained contributions…	Not published	$1K
The Rodman E. Sheen and Thomas G. Sheen Award American College of Surgeons Professiona · Foundation Not published · $25K The Dr. Rodman E. Sheen and Thomas G. Sheen (Sheen) Award has been presented annually by beneficiaries of a trust fund.	Not published	$25K
Child Health Research Awards Program Grant Charles H Hood Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200K The Child Health Research Awards Program, funded by the Charles H. Hood Foundation, aims to support young investigators in pediatric research.	Not published	$200K
AJ Banks Travel Bursary Grant SCI · Foundation Not published · Varies The AJ Banks Travel Bursary supports early-career PhD students in food science, engineering, and technology by funding attendance at international conferences and laboratory visits.	Not published	Varies
Imaging Competition Grant The Antibody Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $400 The Antibody Society is hosting an Imaging Competition from April 1 to July 15, 2025, encouraging creativity among its members in antibody research.	Not published	$400
ABA-FAER Research in Education Grant Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research · Foundation Not published · $100K The ABA-FAER Research in Education Grant, offered by the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research, supports anesthesiology faculty at all levels in enhancing educational methods within the field.	Not published	$100K
The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG)- Delivery Science Fellowship Program Grant Kaiser Permanente · Foundation Not published · Varies The Permanente Medical Group's Delivery Science Fellowship Program provides a unique opportunity for health professionals and PhD researchers to engage in impactful delivery science research.	Not published	Varies
HEAL Initiative: Pain Management Effectiveness Research Network: Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), with the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)…	Forecast	Varies
Charles Reid Barnes Life Membership Award Grant American Society of Plant Biologists · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles Reid Barnes Life Membership Award, established in 1925, honors the legacy of Dr. Charles Reid Barnes, a pioneer in plant physiology.	Not published	Varies
Sergievsky Award Grant American Epilepsy Society · Foundation Not published · $75K – $150K The Sergievsky Award for Epilepsy Health Equity and Diversity promotes research careers for underrepresented populations in the U.S. biomedical field. Offering $75,000 annually for two years, it supports initiatives in epilepsy research.	Not published	$75K – $150K
Preventing and Improving Clinical Encounters: Sparking National Discussion to Strengthen Health Research Doris Duke Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Led by the Doris Duke Foundation, the Collective to Strengthen Pathways for Health Research is seeking to bring greater attention and resources to improve how we prevent and care for disease.	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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