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, state 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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MGPUB: Checkoff Grant Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Maryland Grain Producers Association is a membership organization of grain producers across the state.	Not published	Varies
Diversity in Science- Graduate Diversity Enrichment Program Grant Burroughs Wellcome Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K The Graduate Diversity Enrichment Program (GDEP), funded by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, aims to enhance diversity in science by providing $5,000 over two years to PhD students enrolled in North Carolina institutions.	Not published	$5K
AGA: Fellow Abstract Award Grant American Gastroenterological Association · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The AGA Fellow Abstract Award, offered by the American Gastroenterological Association, provides a $500 travel award to MD, PhD, or equivalent fellows who present their abstracts at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW).	Not published	$500 – $1K
Kansas Geological Foundation Grant Kansas Geological Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kansas Geological Foundation Grant supports research and programs that advance the science of geology. Open to members and non-members, it prioritizes projects relevant to Kansas geology.	Not published	Varies
Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Scholarship Grant Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Scholarship offers up to four annual scholarships, each valued at $1,500, to students pursuing fish culture or natural resource management programs in British Columbia.	Not published	Up to $3K
2026 Depuy Synthes Health Equity and Disparity Research Grant for Attendings, Fellows, & Residents J Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Stoll-Stunkard Memorial Lectureship Grant The American Society of Parasitologists · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Stoll-Stunkard Memorial Lectureship, awarded by the American Society of Parasitologists, honors researchers with significant contributions to basic science, particularly in parasitology.	Not published	Up to $1K
NANFA Conservation Research Grant North American Native Fishes Association (NANFA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The NANFA Conservation Research Grant, offered by the North American Native Fishes Association, supports research focused on conserving North America's indigenous fish species, particularly those that are threatened or endangered.	Not published	Up to $2K
WDA Graduate Student Research Recognition Award (SRRA) Grant Wildlife Disease Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The WDA Graduate Student Research Recognition Award (SRRA) aims to honor exceptional student research in wildlife health.	Not published	$3K – $5K
OD to PhD Scholarship Program Grant American Academy of Optometry Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $45K The American Academy of Optometry Foundation The American Academy of Optometry (AAOF) is an association of optometric professionals who strive to stay at the top of their field.	Not published	Up to $45K
Silvan S. Tomkins Grant for Research in the Affective Sciences The Tompkins Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Silvan S. Tomkins Grant for Research in the Affective Sciences, provided by the Tomkins Institute, supports innovative research into emotions and affective processes.	Not published	Up to $3K
JDRF: Kellogg Family Early-Career Patient-Oriented Diabetes Research Awards Grant Breakthrough T1D · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The JDRF Kellogg Family Early-Career Patient-Oriented Diabetes Research Awards support early-career investigators in diabetes-related clinical research.	Not published	Up to $1M
AASM Foundation Bridge to Success Award American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AASM Foundation Bridge to Success Award provides "bridge" research funding to sleep and biological-rhythms investigators (both early-career and mid-career/senior tiers) while they reapply for research support.	Not published	Varies
Chemical Process Systems (CPS) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Not published · Varies Society relies on chemical processes to turn raw materials into useful products.	Not published	Varies
Manuscript Preparation Grants Program Western Washington University · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Manuscript Preparation Grants Program at Western Washington University offers up to $2,500 for manuscript preparation and publication costs. Eligible applicants include non-student employees with formal university appointments.	Not published	Up to $3K
NJCCR: Predoctoral Fellowship Grants State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $100K The NJCCR Predoctoral Fellowship Grants aim to attract and retain promising scientists focused on cancer research in New Jersey.	Not published	Up to $100K
Rally Career Development Award Rally Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Provides opportunity for investigators to develop independent research by funding a significant portion of their salary to ensure protected research time. Helps investigators progress from mentorship to independence.	Not published	$100K
Reeves Foundation: Macular Degeneration Research Grant Carl Marshall Reeves · Foundation Not published · $3K – $125K The Reeves Foundation supports research aimed at understanding and treating macular degeneration, a condition that has personally affected the founder's family.	Not published	$3K – $125K
Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $118K The Smithsonian Institution's Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship supports research in comparative genomics, including phylogenetics, population genomics, and metagenomics.	Not published	Up to $118K
Autism Basic Research Pilot 2027 Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $200K The Basic Research Pilot Projects grant, funded by the New Jersey Department of Health, supports innovative research aimed at understanding the mechanisms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).	Not published	Up to $200K
Summerfield G. Roberts Foundation Trust Grant Summerfield G Roberts Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Summerfield G. Roberts Foundation Trust Grant, established in 1990, supports Texas history education, medical research, and scholarships for graduate studies in business and finance.	Not published	Varies
David and Diane Goss Optometry History Fellowship Grant American Academy of Optometry Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The David and Diane Goss Optometry History Fellowship, established in 2018 by the American Academy of Optometry, supports individuals pursuing research in optometric history.	Not published	$1K
Single Source: Chronic Kidney Diseases of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE) Research Consortium- Renal and Environmental Science Core (U01-Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $1,750,000 total The purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance the NIH mission by supporting the continuation of the Consortium to Study Chronic Kidney Disease of UnceRtain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities (CURE).	Forecast	$1,750,000 total
Eunice and Milton Ring Grant for ROS1 Cancer Research The ROS1ders Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A seed grant for ROS1 cancer research. Funding is provided by Eunice and Milton Ring, whose daughter Karen Ring Weiss is a member of the ROS1+ cancer community.	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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