Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,431 active grants for science research in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 424 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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Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program in Education Research Grant American Educational Research Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research aims to enhance diversity in education research by supporting doctoral dissertation projects from advanced graduate students belonging to historically underrepresented racial…	Not published	Up to $25K
AUGS Foundation Fellow Research Grant American Urogynecologic Society · Foundation Not published · Varies AUGS Foundation research grant for fellows — 1-year and 2-year awards investing in the academic careers of talented young physicians studying female pelvic-floor disorders.	Not published	Varies
Grants From Annals of Botany Company Annals of Botany · Foundation Not published · Varies The Annals of Botany Company offers grants to support botanical science activities. However, due to the current financial climate, securing funding is challenging.	Not published	Varies
Ignite Golden Tickets Lab Central Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding opportunities for startup founders facing barriers in biotech. Sponsor-funded residency and support program.	Not published	Varies
ASPB Travel Award Grant American Society of Plant Biologists · Foundation Not published · $575 The ASPB Travel Award, offered by the American Society of Plant Biologists, supports early career scientists to attend the Plant Biology 2025 conference in Milwaukee, WI.	Not published	$575
Dr. Dan E. Davidson Fellowship American Councils for International Education Actr Accels Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support study and research abroad in countries critical to the United States for global cooperation, peace, and prosperity	Not published	Varies
Wesley Lanyon Award Grant American Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · $3K The Wesley Lanyon Award, presented by the American Ornithological Society, honors early-career ornithologists for the best integrative avian science review paper published in AOS journals.	Not published	$3K
The Societies for Pediatric Urology: Annual Research Grant The Societies for Pediatric Urology · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Societies for Pediatric Urology Annual Research Grant offers up to $40,000 for innovative research in pediatric urology.	Not published	Up to $40K
Pilot Award American Liver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The goal of this award is to provide funding during the pilot phase of research projects that are focused on new areas of investigation, innovative ideas or "high-risk, high reward" projects with the potential to generate breakthrough…	Not published	$50K
AO North America: Long-Term Fellowship Program Grant Ao North America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AO North America Long-Term Fellowship Program offers vital support for the education and training of orthopedic trauma surgeons.	Not published	Varies
FVD Research Grants Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry · Foundation Not published · $8K – $10K The Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry offers annual research grants to advance the science of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery.	Not published	$8K – $10K
APSA Foundation Education Grant American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant is listed among the APSA Foundation's grant opportunities but limited details are provided on the website pages reviewed.	Not published	Varies
Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $4,202,000 total The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to advance its mission by continuing support for the Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR).	Forecast	$4,202,000 total
GP2 Underrepresented Populations PhD Program Grant The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research · Foundation Not published · Varies The GP2 Underrepresented Populations PhD Program invites supervisors from underrepresented groups in Parkinson's disease research to apply for funding for a trainee pursuing a PhD in genetics or related fields.	Not published	Varies
PSC Research Grants Program - Young Investigator Award PSC Partners Seeking a Cure · Foundation Not published · $100K The Young Investigator Award category was launched in 2018 to fund promising researchers in the early stages of their research careers. As of 2024, award amounts increased to $100,000 for a 2-year project period.	Not published	$100K
Lupus Canada Catalyst Grant Lupus Foundation of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Lupus Canada Catalyst Grant aims to support innovative research initiatives related to discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).	Not published	Up to $75K
CURE Taking Flight Award Child Neurology Education and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K	Not published	$100K
Gilchrist Fieldwork Award Grant Gilchrist Educational Trust · Foundation Not published · £15,000 The Gilchrist Fieldwork Award, established in 1990 by the Gilchrist Educational Trust, offers £15,000 annually to researchers proposing significant overseas geographical fieldwork.	Not published	£15,000
Repurposing Research for Chicago - Track 2 – Early Stage Investigators Partnership for Cures · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Please find the additional associated grants related to this opportunity -_ While Cures Within Reach is disease-agnostic and geography-agnostic, some of our funding partners have strategic interests in specific geographic regions.	Not published	Varies
Stephen Jenkins Scholarship in Mammalogy Grant American Society of Mammalogists · Foundation Not published · $5K The American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) was established in 1919 for the purpose of promoting interest in the study of mammals.	Not published	$5K
CCRF Research Grants (incl. Emerging Scientist Awards) Children's Cancer Research Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Children's Cancer Research Fund (CCRF, Minneapolis) funds childhood cancer research through a Research Grants program.	Not published	Varies
Autism Speaks: Predoctoral Fellowship Grant Autism Speaks Inc · Foundation Not published · $80K The Autism Speaks Predoctoral Fellowship aims to support early career autistic scientists in their research endeavors.	Not published	$80K
LCRF \| Bayer Research Award on Innovative Therapeutic Strategies to Treat Lung Cancers Harboring HER2 Mutations and/or Other HER2 Alterations Lung Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual research award supporting innovative therapeutic approaches for treating lung cancers with HER2 mutations and/or other HER2 alterations. Recipients are selected from hundreds of applicants.	Not published	Varies
Alcohol-PTSD Comorbidity: Preclinical Studies of Models and Mechanisms (R01) Cohen Veterans Bioscience Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This funding opportunity encourages Research Project Grant (R01) applications that will further the development, validation and/or application of animal models for mechanistic studies on the comorbidity of PTSD and alcohol use disorders.	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 9, 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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