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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Society Awards: PUI Faculty Award Grant Biophysical Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The Society Awards: PUI Faculty Award recognizes outstanding academic research and mentorship at primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs). Nominees must be faculty members at a PUI and demonstrate exceptional contributions to biophysics.	Not published	$2K
E. Leong Way Emeritus Travel Award Grant American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The E. Leong Way Emeritus Travel Award supports ASPET emeritus members to attend the ASPET Annual Meeting, providing financial assistance for travel expenses up to $1,500 and complimentary registration.	Not published	Up to $2K
Thornton Tomasetti Foundation Grant Thornton Tomasetti Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Thornton Tomasetti Foundation is dedicated to empowering the next generation of design professionals through scholarships, fellowships, and internships in building engineering, design, and technology.	Not published	Varies
Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards American Diabetes Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Diabetes Association(ADA) is committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders in diabetes research, which is why we are pleased to announce the application period of the Postdoctoral Fellowships Awards is now open!	Not published	Varies
ASOR Affiliation for Fieldwork and Publication Projects American Society of Overseas · Foundation Rolling · Varies ASOR offers affiliation status for fieldwork and publication projects in the Near East and wider Mediterranean world.	Rolling	Varies
NMGS Grants-in-Aid & Graduate Mentorship New Mexico Geological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The NMGS Grants-in-Aid program supports graduate students in New Mexico pursuing geoscience research. With a maximum award of $2000, the grants are designed to enhance educational experiences and promote mentorship opportunities.	Not published	Up to $2K
Targeted Grants in MPS The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Simons Foundation’s Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MPS) division invites applications for its Targeted Grants in MPS program. The Targeted Grant in the MPS program provides funding for up to five years.	Not published	Varies
Cure SMA Basic Research Grant Program Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy DBA Cure Sma · Foundation Not published · $75K – $150K	Not published	$75K – $150K
AAZV Zoological Medicine & Wildlife Health Research Grant American Association of Zoo Veterinarians CO · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The AAZV Zoological Medicine & Wildlife Health Research Grant aims to enhance the health and conservation of zoo and wild animals.	Not published	Up to $20K
Southern SARE: Graduate Student Grants Southern Sustainable Agriculture, Research & Education (SARE) · Foundation Not published · Up to $22K Southern SARE offers Graduate Student Grants to support Master’s and PhD students engaged in sustainable agriculture research.	Not published	Up to $22K
Neuropharmacology Early Career Award Grant American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Neuropharmacology Early Career Award honors young independent investigators in neuropharmacology, encouraging innovation and research in this vital field.	Not published	Up to $1K
AAHS/PSF Combined Pilot Research Grant American Association for Hand Surgery Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AAHS/PSF Combined Pilot Research Grant, co-sponsored by the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) and the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS), funds pilot research studies in hand surgery that set the stage for applications to…	Not published	Varies
Sacramento-Shasta Chapter of The Wildlife Society: Professional Research Grant Sacramento-Shasta Chapter of The Wildlife Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Sacramento-Shasta Chapter of The Wildlife Society offers a Professional Research Grant aimed at supporting professionals involved in wildlife research within specific counties.	Not published	Up to $3K
Research Grants- Spring Call Fondation Jérôme Lejeune · Foundation Not published · €50,000 - €80,000 The Jerome Lejeune Foundation's Spring Call promotes research on Down syndrome and other genetic intellectual disabilities.	Not published	€50,000 - €80,000
T32 Institutional Pediatric Research Grant The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Foundation Not published · Varies The T32 Institutional Pediatric Research grant at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia aims to enhance the training of pediatricians in research methodologies.	Not published	Varies
CMCF Fellowship and Grant Awards Program Colorado Mountain Club Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K Research Focus Areas (based on past awards):	Not published	$500 – $2K
Research on Gambling Behaviors and Problems Among College-Aged Individuals, Students, and Athletes RFA Grant International Center for Responsible Gaming · Foundation Not published · Up to $360K The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) targeting research on gambling behaviors among college-aged individuals, students, and athletes.	Not published	Up to $360K
Educational Materials Scholarship Grant National Wildlife Rehabilitators · Foundation Not published · $500 The Educational Materials Scholarship, provided by the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA), supports individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge in wildlife rehabilitation.	Not published	$500
Autism Centers of Excellence R01 National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $10,000,000 total The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), with the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders ( NIDCD ), National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences ( NIEHS…	Forecast	$10,000,000 total
Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Research Request Grant California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection · Foundation Not published · Varies The Effectiveness Monitoring Committee (EMC) is inviting project proposals aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of California's Forest Practice Rules and natural resource protections.	Not published	Varies
SICB Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) Society for Integrative & Comparative · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The SICB Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program, established in 1996, supports graduate students conducting research in integrative and comparative biology.	Not published	Up to $1K
Joseph H. Stahlberg Foundation Grant Stahlberg Joseph H Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $30K The Joseph H. Stahlberg Foundation, honoring its founder's legacy, offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations engaged in medical, psychiatric, or psychological research, particularly focusing on dementia, autism, and Alzheimer’s disease.	Not published	$15K – $30K
JNS Meeting Award Society for Neuroscience · Foundation Not published · Varies Exchange sponsorship between SfN and the Japan Neuroscience Society (JNS) for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to attend JNS annual meetings.	Not published	Varies
Massage Therapy Foundation: Research Awards Massage Therapy Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The practice of massage therapy is evidence-informed and accessible to everyone. The Massage Therapy Foundation advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education, and community service.	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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