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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Low Vision Research Award Research to Prevent Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, please consider the deadline to be the following business day. Nomination forms are due by the 'pre proposal' deadline above.	Not published	Varies
Rheumatology Future Physician Scientist Award Grant Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Rheumatology Future Physician Scientist Award aims to enhance the research training of promising students pursuing MD or DO degrees, including those in combined programs.	Not published	Up to $60K
MSCRF Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program RFA Grant Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $130K The MSCRF Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program RFA aims to advance stem cell research by providing funding for post-doctoral fellows in Maryland.	Not published	Up to $130K
Martin-Baker Research Award Grant Mycological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $3K The Martin-Baker Research Award recognizes outstanding contributions in mycology by recent PhD graduates. This award honors the legacy of George W. Martin and Gladys E. Baker, esteemed educators in the field.	Not published	$3K
The Charles Albert Shull Award Grant American Society of Plant Biologists · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles Albert Shull Award, established by the American Society of Plant Biologists in 1971, honors outstanding investigations in plant biology by early-career researchers.	Not published	Varies
Chesapeake Bay Program Goal Implementation Team (GIT) Funding Program - Scope #1 Data Review and Development of Multi-Metric Stream Health Indicators (Phase 3B: Physiochemical Metric Analysis) Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Chesapeake Bay Program Goal Implementation Team (GIT) Funding Program The Chesapeake Bay Trust has been designated to receive federal funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Chesapeake Bay Program Goal…	Not published	Varies
Graduate Awards Program - Neil Armstrong Graduate Award Grant Aiaa Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The AIAA Foundation Graduate Awards Program, including the Neil Armstrong Graduate Award of $10,000, supports graduate students in aerospace research.	Not published	$10K
Morrison Rogosa Travel Award Grant American Society for Microbiology · Foundation Not published · $3K The Morrison Rogosa Travel Award supports women scientists from various Eastern European and Central Asian countries, recognizing their exceptional research potential.	Not published	$3K
Problems of Nutrition in the World Large Research Grant Nestle USA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: A Letter of intent must be submitted first and is accepted at any time throughout the year.	Not published	Varies
Pediatric Rheumatology Fellow Research Award Grant Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Pediatric Rheumatology Fellow Research Award, offered by the Rheumatology Research Foundation, recognizes exemplary scientific abstracts from pediatric rheumatology fellows at ACR Convergence.	Not published	Up to $3K
GNYAP Student Grant Greater New York Academy · Foundation Not published · Varies This is a student grant program offered by the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics to support student research and investigation in the field of prosthodontics.	Not published	Varies
Phillips Fund for Native American Research Grant Program American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Phillips Fund for Native American Research Grant Program, offered by the American Philosophical Society, supports graduate students conducting research in Native American linguistics and ethnohistory.	Not published	Up to $4K
T.E.A.L. Research Grant Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The T.E.A.L. Research Grant supports innovative ovarian cancer research initiatives aligned with the mission of the Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Foundation.	Not published	Up to $10K
Natural Resources Research (NRR) Student Awards Grant International Association for Mathematical Geosciences (IAMG) · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Natural Resources Research (NRR) Student Awards support early career scientists, including Masters, Doctoral candidates, and Post-Doctoral researchers, in natural resources exploration and management.	Not published	Up to $5K
West Bend Insurance Company's Charitable Fund Grant Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies West Bend Insurance Company's Charitable Fund, established at the West Bend Community Foundation, aims to enhance the lives of residents in the greater West Bend area.	Not published	Varies
Collaborations to Enhance Drug Development and Regulatory Science Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $5M This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for a cooperative agreement to support, manage and facilitate Public-Private Partnerships and Collaborative activities as part of the Critical Path Initiative and to support…	Forecast	$5M
AFSP Early Career Researcher Innovation Grants American Foundation for Suicide Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $140K The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) offers Early Career Researcher Innovation Grants aimed at supporting new investigators at the assistant professor level.	Not published	Up to $140K
SAEMF: Geriatric Emergency Medicine Research Catalyst Grant Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The SAEMF Geriatric Emergency Medicine Research Catalyst Grant offers $10,000 for one year to enhance emergency care for older adults.	Not published	$10K
Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems Research Projects Grant Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · $25K – $400K The Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems Research Projects, funded by the Lake Champlain Basin Program, aim to enhance water quality and ecological health in the Lake Champlain Basin.	Not published	$25K – $400K
The RAAIS Foundation Grants RAAIS Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The RAAIS Foundation Grants support open source AI research projects globally, focusing on initiatives that promise significant societal benefits.	Not published	Varies
ISRF: Independent Scholar Fellowships Grant Independent Social Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to €28,750 The Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF) offers Independent Scholar Fellowships aimed at advancing social sciences through innovative research.	Not published	Up to €28,750
Beebe Fellowship Program National Academy of Sciences · Foundation Not published · Varies The Beebe Fellowship program provides an opportunity for a scientist to contribute to fundamental science at the Radiation Effects Research Foundation in Hiroshima, Japan.	Not published	Varies
The Jane Bruckel Early Career Investigator Award in Axial Spondyloarthritis Grant Spondylitis Association of America · Foundation Not published · $30K The Jane Bruckel Early Career Investigator Award in Axial Spondyloarthritis, offered by the Spondylitis Association of America, aims to support MDs and PhDs at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level in the US and Canada.	Not published	$30K
Ancillary Studies to Ongoing Clinical Projects (RP1 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $2,000,000 total National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research on ancillary studies that aim to leverage the resources from the…	Forecast	$2,000,000 total

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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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