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 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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Glenn T. Seaborg Award for Nuclear Chemistry Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Glenn T. Seaborg Award for Nuclear Chemistry, established by the American Chemical Society, honors outstanding contributions to nuclear or radiochemistry.	Not published	Up to $8K
Mathias Graduate Student Research Grant Program Natural Reserve System- University of California · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Mathias Graduate Student Research Grant Program offers funding up to $3,000 for graduate research at UC Natural Reserve System (NRS) reserves.	Not published	Up to $3K
CPB Student/PDF Research Grant Canadian Society of Zoologists · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The CPB Student/PDF Research Grant, offered by the Canadian Society of Zoologists, supports students and post-doctoral members with expenses incurred during research visits.	Not published	Up to $500
RFP: Strategically Focused Research Network (SFRN) on Earlier Detection and Delaying Progression of Valvular Heart Disease Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4.4M The American Heart Association is seeking proposals for the RFP: Strategically Focused Research Network (SFRN) focused on the earlier detection and progression delay of Valvular Heart Disease (VHD).	Not published	Up to $4.4M
Research Grants Tracker The Good Food Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies GFI's Research Grants Tracker is a public global database compiling information about non-dilutive alternative protein research funding from governments, nonprofits, and other sources.	Not published	Varies
ICM Fellowship International Consensus Meeting on Infection C/O Cheshire Law Group · Foundation Not published · Varies A one-year fellowship program for candidates with an interest in orthopedic infections.	Not published	Varies
CCI Tech Transfer Support Fund Grant Commonwealth Cyber Initiative · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The CCI Tech Transfer Support Fund provides funding for faculty at primarily undergraduate institutions to aid in research commercialization efforts.	Not published	Up to $8K
Clarence S. Livingood, MD, Memorial Award and Lectureship Grant American Academy of Dermatology Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Clarence S. Livingood, MD, Memorial Award and Lectureship recognizes outstanding contributions to dermatology. Established by the Department of Dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital, it honors Dr. Livingood's legacy.	Not published	$10K
Graduate Student Award Grant American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA) and Pain Medicine · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Graduate Student Award, offered by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, supports innovative research in regional anesthesia and pain management.	Not published	Up to $10K
Lifetime Achievement Award Mensa Education and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Data Science Services Project Award Grant National Library of Medicine · Foundation Not published · $10K The Data Science Services Project Award is a cost-reimbursable grant available exclusively to NNLM Region 1 member organizations.	Not published	$10K
AFSP Focus Grants: Short-term risk American Foundation for Suicide Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The AFSP Focus Grants for Short-term risk provide funding for innovative projects targeting suicide prevention.	Not published	Up to $500K
NC Biotechnology Center Fund Event and Meeting Grant North Carolina Biotechnology Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The NC Biotechnology Center Fund Event and Meeting Grant provides vital financial support for events and meetings that enhance networking and information sharing within North Carolina's life sciences community.	Not published	Up to $10K
TargetCancer Foundation Research Grants Program TargetCancer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $125K While TargetCancer Foundation does not focus on any one specific rare cancer, they tackle common challenges shared across all rare cancers. Current focus areas include:	Not published	$50K – $125K
The Bernice Goldblatt Fund Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Decentralized Clinical Trial Initiative (DCTI) Gateway for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bayer-PCF Darolutamide Challenge Awards Prostate Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Sponsored awards supporting research on darolutamide, an androgen receptor antagonist, in combination with other therapies and in vulnerable populations.	Not published	Varies
Mandell and Lester Rosenblatt & Robert N. Herbert Undergraduate Scholarship Grant Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Mandell and Lester Rosenblatt & Robert N. Herbert Undergraduate Scholarship, awarded by SNAME, supports students pursuing degrees in naval architecture, marine engineering, or ocean engineering.	Not published	Up to $6K
Scholarship for Researchers Committed to Advancing CHD Research Children's Heart Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship program for researchers committed to advancing congenital heart defect (CHD) research.	Not published	Varies
NYSCF–Robertson Investigator Awards (Stem Cell Investigator Award) New York STEM Cell Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Career development award for early-career independent faculty members to supplement laboratory funding and accelerate research pace.	Not published	Varies
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Grant Hawai‘i Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $7K The Hawaii Sea Grant: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) offers undergraduates the chance to engage in ocean sciences research and environmental studies in Hawaii and the Pacific.	Not published	$7K
RFP- Neuroimaging and CSF Biomarker Program Grant Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The RFP from the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation aims to develop crucial biomarkers for Alzheimer's and related dementias. Key focuses include creating novel PET ligands, supporting CSF biomarkers, and validating MRI techniques.	Not published	Up to $600K
Autoimmune Association Young Investigator Grant American Autoimmune Related Diseases · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Autoimmune Association's Young Investigator Grant supports early-career researchers (under age 45; postdoctoral fellow or junior faculty) studying basic autoimmunity - research benefiting the broader autoimmune community rather than a…	Not published	Up to $20K
Plant Science Research Fellowship Grant Oak Spring Garden Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Plant Science Research Fellowship, awarded by the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, supports early-career plant scientists with a $10,000 grant for a 2-5 week residency.	Not published	$10K

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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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