Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,437 active grants for science research in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 420 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 3,619 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,437; from 2,028 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $752.4M; across 3,619 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 634 with a published date

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NIH, CDC and FDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Apr 5, 2027 · Varies The National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the following NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs): NEI, NHLBI, NHGRI, NIA, NIAAA, NIAID, NIAMS, NIBIB, NICHD, NIDCD, NIDCR, NIDDK, NIDA, NIEHS, NIGMS, NIMH, NINDS, NINR, NIMHD, NLM, NCCIH…	Apr 5, 2027	Varies
NIH Small Business Technology Transfer Grant (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Apr 5, 2027 · Varies The National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the following NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs): NEI, NHLBI, NHGRI, NIA, NIAAA, NIAID, NIAMS, NIBIB, NICHD, NIDCD, NIDCR, NIDDK, NIDA, NIEHS, NIGMS, NIMH, NINDS, NINR, NIMHD, NLM, NCCIH…	Apr 5, 2027	Varies
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Apr 6, 2027 · $32,000,000 total The National Quantum Initiative (NQI) Act 1 aims to ensure the continuing leadership of the United States (U.S.) in quantum information science and technology.	Apr 6, 2027	$32,000,000 total
Short Courses on Innovative Methodologies and Approaches in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R25 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Apr 9, 2027 · Up to $200K The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH.	Apr 9, 2027	Up to $200K
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Apr 13, 2027 · $15,000,000 total The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide.	Apr 13, 2027	$15,000,000 total
Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Apr 14, 2027 · $6,000,000 total The FAIROS Program seeks to support a broad range of transformative open science activities including but not limited to i.) Research, education, and socio-technical cyberinfrastructure development capacities that advance sustainable…	Apr 14, 2027	$6,000,000 total
Computational Approaches to Curation at Scale for Biomedical Research Assets (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Apr 15, 2027 · Up to $250K NLM wishes to accelerate access to, and availability of, secure, complete datasets and computational models that can serve as the basis for transformative biomedical discoveries.	Apr 15, 2027	Up to $250K
AACPDM Mentored Research Grant American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine · Foundation Apr 15, 2027 · $15K The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) offers a $15,000 Mentored Research Grant supporting high-quality clinical research in childhood-onset disabilities.	Apr 15, 2027	$15K
Emergency Competitive Revision to Existing NIH Awards (Emergency Supplement - Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Apr 18, 2027 · Varies The National Institutes of Health (NIH) hereby notify the applicant community that funds may be available for applications based on a presidentially declared disaster under the Stafford Act, a public health emergency declared by the…	Apr 18, 2027	Varies
Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers Program (P30 Clinical Trials Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Apr 20, 2027 · Varies This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) invites grant applications for Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers (EHSCC).	Apr 20, 2027	Varies
NHLBI Outstanding Investigator Award (OIA) (R35 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Apr 28, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the NHLBI Outstanding Investigator Award (OIA) is to promote scientific productivity and innovation by providing long-term support and increased flexibility to experienced Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs)…	Apr 28, 2027	Varies
NHLBI Emerging Investigator Award (EIA) (R35 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Apr 28, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the NHLBI Emerging Investigator Award (EIA) is to promote scientific productivity and innovation by providing long-term support and increased flexibility to experienced Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs) who…	Apr 28, 2027	Varies
Quantum Technologies Award EDD Grants · State Apr 30, 2027 · Up to $20M Award program funding early-stage companies in quantum technologies. Up to $200,000 available.	Apr 30, 2027	Up to $20M
LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC) Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Federal Apr 30, 2027 · Varies The U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) in partnership with NSA’s Laboratory for Physical Science (LPS) is soliciting Incubator, Collaboration, and Fellowship research proposals for participation in the LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC).	Apr 30, 2027	Varies
Children's Trust Grantmakers Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation ~May · Up to $80K An exclusive group of rising philanthropists that hosts an annual spring meeting where hand-selected pediatric researchers pitch pioneering projects for seed funding to kickstart their research.	~May	Up to $80K
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 7, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NIH-supported, independent investigators.	May 7, 2027	Varies
Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 7, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) is to foster the development of outstanding scientists and enable them to expand their potential to make significant contributions to their field of research.	May 7, 2027	Varies
Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 7, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the Mentored Quantitative Research Career Development Award (K25) is to attract to NIH-relevant research those investigators whose quantitative science and engineering research has thus far not been focused primarily on…	May 7, 2027	Varies
NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 7, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01) is to support comprehensive and rigorous postdoctoral research and career development experiences in the biomedical, behavioral, or…	May 7, 2027	Varies
NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 7, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18) program is to enable established, proven investigators to augment or redirect their research programs through the acquisition of new research…	May 7, 2027	Varies
New Approaches for Measuring Brain Changes Across Longer Timespans (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 7, 2027 · Varies The purpose of this funding opportunity is to encourage multidisciplinary investigators to develop new approaches or apply existing approaches in novel ways to measure brain activity, connectivity, genomics, or other aspects across the age…	May 7, 2027	Varies
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment or Prevention (SBIRT/P) for alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) use and misuse in adult populations that experience health disparities (R01, Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 7, 2027 · Varies The Office of Disease Prevention (ODP) and participating National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutes, Centers, and Offices (ICOs) are issuing this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) seeking applications to test innovative approaches…	May 7, 2027	Varies
NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 7, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18) program is to enable established, proven investigators to augment or redirect their research programs through the acquisition of new research…	May 7, 2027	Varies
NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 7, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01) is to support comprehensive and rigorous postdoctoral research and career development experiences in the biomedical, behavioral, or…	May 7, 2027	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 6,437 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 7, 2026, 3,619 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 (103), U.S. National Science Foundation (89), American Physical Society (78), and American Chemical Society (77). In all, 2,028 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for science research due?

Of 6,437 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 634 have a published upcoming deadline, 919 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,824 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 43% 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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