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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Hutton Fund Grant Royal Society of New Zealand (RSNZ) · Foundation Not published · $1K The Hutton Fund Grant, offered by the Royal Society of New Zealand, supports research in zoology, botany, and geology within New Zealand.	Not published	$1K
Rainer Gross Award Micronutrient Forum · Foundation Not published · $3K Honors the legacy of Dr. Rainer Gross, who dedicated his career to nutrition education, research, and innovation in developing countries. The award recognizes younger professionals whose work demonstrates:	Not published	$3K
CORE Funding: AAO-HNSF/SFA Thomas S. Higgins Unified Airway Research Grant American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CORE Funding: AAO-HNSF/SFA Thomas S. Higgins Unified Airway Research Grant supports research on unified airway conditions using the AAO-HNSF’s Reg-ent clinical data registry.	Not published	Up to $5K
EREF Research Grants Program Environmental Research & Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
IFT: Seeding the Future Grand Prizes Institute of Food Technologists · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Challenge is intended for initiatives where at least some experiments already have been conducted to develop prototypes or have shown initial proof of concept, demonstrating feasibility.	Not published	Varies
Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program Grant CA Department of Food and Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Up to $55K The Vertebrate Pest Control Research Program aims to fund research and education initiatives that improve control measures for vertebrate pests impacting California's agriculture, infrastructure, and public welfare.	Not published	Up to $55K
ALGSA Research Grant Program Alagille Syndrome Alliance · Foundation Not published · $5K Award grants to applicants seeking to conduct basic, pre-clinical, translational, and clinical research projects that investigate all aspects of Alagille Syndrome (ALGS).	Not published	$5K
Celiac Disease Foundation-Takeda Early Career Research Award Celiac Disease Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Early-career research award offered in partnership with Takeda supporting investigators launching their independent research careers in celiac disease.	Not published	Varies
Antonio M. Gotto, Jr. Prize in Atherosclerosis Research International Atherosclerosis Society · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Gerda Henkel Foundation: General Research Grants - Projects Gerda Henkel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to €89,280 The Gerda Henkel Foundation offers general research grants for projects in the historical humanities, supporting topics related to current issues in a historical context.	Not published	Up to €89,280
Translational Medicine Predoctoral Fellowship Grant Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Fdn Inc · Foundation Not published · $60K The PhRMA Foundation's Translational Medicine Predoctoral Fellowship supports promising students engaged in advanced stages of thesis research in translational medicine.	Not published	$60K
CSNK2A1 Pilot Grant Program University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine: Orphan Disease Center (ODC) · Foundation Not published · $50K All applicants must first submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) (indicated above as Letter of Inquiry) to be reviewed for consideration of a full application submission.Full applications will be by invitation only following LOI review.	Not published	$50K
MRCG-HRB Co-funding Scheme Cystinosis Research Network Inc · Foundation Not published · €100,000 per annum for up to 3 years This co-funding scheme, supported by Cystinosis Ireland, provides funding for high quality research proposals through the Medical Research Council/Health Research Board (MRCG-HRB) co-funding partnership.	Not published	€100,000 per annum for up to 3 years
HHV-6 Foundation Research Pilot Grants HHV-6 Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The HHV-6 Foundation provides pilot grants for promising scientific and clinical research on HHV-6A and HHV-6B viruses. The HHV-6 Foundation is a non-profit entity founded to encourage scientific exchange between investigators.	Not published	Varies
Project Cure CRC: Senior Investigator Award Grant Colorectal Cancer Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Colorectal Cancer Alliance invites proposals for the Project Cure CRC: Senior Investigator Award, aimed at transformative research in colorectal cancer. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with no deadlines.	Not published	Up to $300K
ABF Postdoctoral Fellowship in Law and Social Science American Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies American Bar Foundation postdoctoral fellowships supporting early-career scholars conducting research on law, legal institutions, and inequality (including ABF/NSF Postdoctoral Fellow in Law and Inequality).	Not published	Varies
Distinguished Professional Contributions Award Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · $2K The Distinguished Professional Contributions Award, presented by the SIOP Foundation, recognizes individuals for a lifetime of significant achievements in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.	Not published	$2K
Sacramento Valley Chapter CNPS scholarship award California Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sacramento Chapter of the California Native Plant Society funds an additional scholarship for plant-related research.	Not published	Varies
American Daylily Society: Grants American Daylily Society · Foundation Not published · $5K The American Daylily Society offers grants up to $5,000 for scientific research on Hemerocallis.	Not published	$5K
Founders Award (for Outstanding Leadership in Toxicology) Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The SOT Founders Award, sponsored by the SOT Endowment Fund, is presented to a Full, Emeritus, or Retired Full member of the Society of Toxicology (i.e., not limited to Founding members of SOT) who has demonstrated outstanding leadership…	Not published	Varies
Simons Dissertation Fellowship in Mathematics Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $38K The Simons Dissertation Fellowship in Mathematics, offered by the Simons Foundation, supports exceptional Ph.D. students in their final years of study.	Not published	Up to $38K
Thrasher Research Fund: Early Career Awards Grant Thrasher Research Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Thrasher Research Fund: Early Career Awards aims to support new researchers in child health by providing small grants.	Not published	Up to $25K
Kaufman Memorial Trust Grant Chaim Fanny Louis Benjamin Anne and Florence · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kaufman Memorial Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in the Detroit metro area, focusing on areas such as arts, education, human services, religion, and science.	Not published	Varies
Ensuring Research Integrity - Research on Research Integrity (RRI) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · Federal Forecast · $150K – $250K The Office of Research Integrity anticipates making award(s) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 under the authority of 42 U.S.C. § 241 (Section 301 of the Public Health Service Act).	Forecast	$150K – $250K

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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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