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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Kilmer Research Awards Potsdam College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides financial support for student-faculty research projects, including support for summer housing during summer research labs. Funding requests are reviewed quarterly in March, June, September, and December.	Not published	Varies
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Screening Improvement Program (SIP) Award Grant Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Screening Improvement Program (SIP) Award aims to enhance early diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) through improved newborn screening processes.	Not published	Up to $75K
TMCity Foundation: Research Grant TMCITY Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $250K The TMCity Foundation Grant supports innovative research in neurocognitive healthcare, with funding ranging from $25,000 to $250,000.	Not published	$25K – $250K
IAS Membership (School of Historical Studies) Institute for Advanced Study - Louis Bamberger & Mrs Felix Fuld Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Institute for Advanced Study selects approximately 200 Members each year from an average of more than 1,500 applicants.	Not published	Varies
Kensington Conservation Grant Explorers Club · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Kensington Conservation Grant, established by The Explorers Club, offers $1,000,000 to fund vital conservation projects.	Not published	Up to $10K
Healthy Aging Fund Hansjorg Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard Univ Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.5M A transformative initiative aimed at unlocking the mysteries of aging through groundbreaking research into biological mechanisms of aging and development of breakthrough therapies to delay or reverse aging-related conditions.	Not published	$1.5M
Discovery Boost Grants (DBG) American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $270K The Discovery Boost Grants (DBG) offered by the American Cancer Society support innovative and high-risk exploratory cancer research.	Not published	Up to $270K
Medieval Academy: Travel Grants Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · Up to $750 The Medieval Academy of America offers travel grants to support its members with PhDs who lack institutional funding for conference attendance.	Not published	Up to $750
Women’s Lung Health Disparities Research Grant American College of Chest Physicians · Foundation Not published · Varies Applications must address important and timely issues surrounding women’s lung health, including, but not limited to, diseases such as COPD and lung cancer.	Not published	Varies
New Investigator Grant Program - Research Grant Heffter Research Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K This program fosters the careers of graduate students and scientists entering the psychedelic field through research and travel grants.	Not published	Up to $150K
IMHRO / AIM Sullivan Family Foundation Rising Star Research Award AIM Youth Mental Health · Foundation Not published · Varies Award recognizing and supporting emerging leaders in neuroscience research focused on youth mental health.	Not published	Varies
World Reef Award Grant The International Coral Reef Society · Foundation Not published · $3K The World Reef Award honors individuals from under-represented demographics who excel in coral reef research. Awardees receive a US$2,500 cash prize, a certificate, and an invitation to present at the ICRS symposium.	Not published	$3K
Whitney Foundation Research Fellowship Grant Helen Hay Whitney Foundation · Foundation Not published · $221K The Helen Hay Whitney Foundation offers the Whitney Fellowship for early postdoctoral training in biomedical sciences, providing financial support for three years, with stipends of $70,000, $72,000, and $74,000 in consecutive years.	Not published	$221K
Norman S. Baldwin Fishery Science Scholarship Grant International Association for Great Lakes Research · Foundation Not published · $5K The Norman S. Baldwin Fishery Science Scholarship is awarded annually to graduate students conducting research in Great Lakes fisheries.	Not published	$5K
The Wetland Foundation: Conference Travel Grant (Type 1 & 2) Wetland Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Wetland Foundation offers Conference Travel Grants to support students in wetland science.	Not published	Up to $2K
Modeling, Simulation, and Training Fellowships Grant The Link Foundation · Foundation Not published · $35K The Link Foundation offers a one-year renewable fellowship of $35,000 for PhD students focusing on Modeling, Simulation, and Training. This funding aims to support advanced research and allow students to work full-time on their projects.	Not published	$35K
Guarantors of Brain: Travel Grants Guarantors of Brain · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,200 The Guarantors of Brain offers travel grants to support doctoral and post-doctoral researchers attending scientific meetings relevant to their work.	Not published	Up to £1,200
Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Not published · Varies Large-scale simulations and the ability to accumulate massive amounts of data have revolutionized science and engineering.	Not published	Varies
CURE Innovator Award Child Neurology Education and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K	Not published	$50K
Garland D. Rhoads Foundation Grant Garland D Rhoads Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Garland D. Rhoads Foundation Grant supports qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in Texas, focusing on community improvement, education, health, and human services.	Not published	$5K
Career Awards at the Scientific Interface Grant Burroughs Wellcome Fund · Foundation Not published · $560K The Burroughs Wellcome Fund's Career Awards at the Scientific Interface provide $560,000 over five years to support early-career researchers transitioning from physical and computational sciences to biological sciences.	Not published	$560K
Robert A. Kyle Career Development Awards The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $158K	Not published	$158K
The AIA Publication Subvention Program Grant Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · $5K The AIA Publication Subvention Program, initiated by the Archaeological Institute of America in 2005, provides financial support for new book-length publications in Classical Archaeology.	Not published	$5K
Pangburn Foundation Grant The Pangburn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Pangburn Foundation Grant supports charitable, religious, educational, or scientific organizations in Texas.	Not published	Up to $150K

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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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