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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UFAW Early Career Animal Welfare Researcher of the Year Award Grant Universities Federation for Animal Welfare · Foundation Not published · £1,000 The UFAW Early Career Animal Welfare Researcher of the Year Award recognizes emerging scientists who have made significant contributions to animal welfare.	Not published	£1,000
Leverhulme Trust: Early Career Fellowships Grant Leverhulme Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to £6,000 The Leverhulme Trust's Early Career Fellowships support emerging researchers in the UK who lack permanent academic positions.	Not published	Up to £6,000
Nedra Gillette Endowed Research Fellowship The American Occupational Therapy Founda Tion Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Support of a postdoctoral researcher's foundational occupational therapy study into the human condition.	Not published	$5K
Northern Scientific Training Program Grant Arctic Institute of North America (AINA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) supports Canadian university students engaged in northern studies by providing supplementary funding for their thesis research in the North.	Not published	Up to $6K
Zedeck-Jacobs Adverse Impact Reduction Research Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Zedeck-Jacobs Adverse Impact Reduction Research Grant, funded by the SIOP Foundation, aims to support research that addresses adverse impact in testing and selection processes.	Not published	Up to $3K
ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation Annual Large Grants ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation offers large grants of $25,000 to early-career investigators in clinical nutrition and metabolic support.	Not published	$25K
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Fellowship Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $80K The Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Fellowship aims to enhance fellowship programs for hematologists focusing on adult SCD treatment.	Not published	Up to $80K
Charlotte Mangum Student Support Program Grant Society for Integrative & Comparative · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charlotte Mangum Student Support Program provides financial assistance for housing or registration at annual meetings for graduate and undergraduate SICB student members.	Not published	Varies
Venture Philanthropy Investments Cystic Fibrosis Research Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Strategic investment approach to accelerate development of therapies for CF patients in the final 10% without effective treatment options.	Not published	Varies
American Society of Biomechanics: Up and Comer Award Grant The American Society of Biomechanics · Foundation Not published · $1K The American Society of Biomechanics' Up and Comer Award aims to support and mentor post-doctoral trainees and early career faculty from underrepresented groups in biomechanics.	Not published	$1K
MacKenzie Foundation Grant Scott R Mackenzie Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scott R. MacKenzie Foundation offers grants to support innovative genetic research aimed at advancing cures for diseases like cancer, diabetes, lung, and heart diseases.	Not published	Varies
Society Awards: Klaus Schulten and Zaida Luthey-Schulten Computational Biophysics Lecture Award Grant Biophysical Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The Society Awards: Klaus Schulten and Zaida Luthey-Schulten Computational Biophysics Lecture Award honors exceptional contributions to biophysics, recognizing researchers for their innovations in computational and theoretical studies.	Not published	$2K
British Carbon Group Bursaries Grant British Carbon Group · Foundation Not published · £150 - £500 The British Carbon Group Bursaries support student travel for conferences related to carbon science. These bursaries, managed by the Royal Society of Chemistry, cover travel expenses, conference fees, and accommodation.	Not published	£150 - £500
Knights Templar Eye Foundation Career-Starter Research Grant Knights Templar Eye Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Knights Templar Eye Foundation Career-Starter Research Grant provides up to $90,000 to support the early careers of researchers focused on preventing and curing blinding diseases in children.	Not published	Up to $100K
Extracellular Vesicle Therapeutics for Regenerative Medicine (ExTReMe) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS) seeks to advance its mission by advancing research on extracellular vesicles (EVs) and their use as therapeutics in the field of regenerative medicine.	Forecast	Varies
AIAR: Long-term Fellowships- Ernest S. Frerichs Annual Professorship Grant Ttee W F Albright Institute -Art 8 · Foundation Not published · $14K The AIAR Long-term Fellowships, particularly the Ernest S. Frerichs Annual Professorship, offer post-doctoral scholars the chance to engage deeply with Near Eastern studies.	Not published	$14K
ASH-EHA Translational Research Training in Hematology Grant American Society of Hematology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The ASH-EHA Translational Research Training in Hematology (TRTH) program is a collaborative initiative by the American Society of Hematology and the European Hematology Association aimed at fostering early-stage researchers.	Not published	Varies
UMN Graduate School: Research Travel Requests (RTR) Grant University of Minnesota · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The UMN Graduate School offers Research Travel Requests (RTR) for graduate students aiming to enhance their thesis or dissertation through research travel.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Pediatric Scleroderma Research Award National Scleroderma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K Specific research funding earmarked for pediatric scleroderma research, with up to $500,000 in total awards available annually. This program is open to submissions from both new and established investigators.	Not published	Up to $500K
Extramural Discovery Science Accelerator Award Grant American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Extramural Discovery Science Accelerator Award supports the commercialization of ongoing cancer research projects, focusing on experiments that facilitate technology validation and de-risking.	Not published	Up to $75K
Research Grants on Education: Small The Spencer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Spencer Foundation offers the Small Research Grants on Education Program, which funds education research projects aimed at enhancing educational practices.	Not published	Up to $50K
American Liver Foundation Travel Awards Grant American Liver Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The American Liver Foundation Travel Awards support postdoctoral trainees in attending scientific conferences related to liver research.	Not published	Up to $2K
ASMBS Research Grants American Society for Metabolic · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Innovation Grants Program Foundation for Health Advancement Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K	Not published	Up to $75K

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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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