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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Arthritis Foundation: Clinical Fellowship RFP Arthritis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Since the program’s inception in 2018, we have invested $4.2M for 27 awards (9 Adult, 15 Pediatric and 3 Med-Peds rheumatology fellowships) at 19 institutions across the country.	Not published	Varies
Business Strategy Internship (BSI) Grant Mitacs · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Mitacs Accelerate Grant Program offers businesses a unique opportunity to tackle research challenges with the help of academic expertise and funding.	Not published	Up to $15K
Stem Cell Grants: Travel Award Cornell University · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Stem Cell Grants: Travel Award supports students, postdocs, and faculty attending scientific conferences and workshops related to stem cell research.	Not published	Up to $1K
H. Robert Cohen / RIPM Fund Grant American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The H. Robert Cohen / RIPM Fund supports research and travel focused on the goals of the Retrospective Index to Music Periodicals (RIPM).	Not published	Varies
ARVO/VSS Research Fellowship Award The Vision Sciences Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Encourage and foster new collaborations between clinical and basic vision researchers to better train young scientists in translational research.	Not published	Varies
International Innovation Grant (IIG) Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Support innovative projects that can reduce cancer burden in low- and middle-income countries while demonstrating potential for transfer to other LMIC settings	Not published	Up to $20K
The Rainwater Prize - Innovative Early-Career Scientists Grant Rainwater Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200K The Rainwater Prize recognizes exceptional early-career scientists focusing on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly tauopathies.	Not published	$200K
The NIDDK Disorders of Gastrointestinal Interoception Consortium Clinical Centers (DGIC) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $3,000,000 total The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Diseases and Nutrition (NIDDK) seeks to advance its mission by continuing the work of the NIDDK Gastroparesis Consortium (GpCRC) but also to expand its scope.	Forecast	$3,000,000 total
Pathfinder Grant (formerly The Exploration Fund Grant) Explorers Club · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Pathfinder Grant, previously known as The Exploration Fund Grant, supports graduate and early-career researchers in transformative fieldwork.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Major Research Grants on Reducing Inequality William T Grant Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K – $600K The Major Research Grants on Reducing Inequality, funded by the William T Grant Foundation, support research aimed at reducing inequality in youth outcomes for ages 5-25 in the U.S. Grants range from $100,000 to $600,000 over 2-3 years.	Not published	$100K – $600K
BES: Training & Travel Grants British Ecological Society (BES) · Foundation Not published · Up to £500 The British Ecological Society offers Training & Travel Grants up to £500 to support the professional development of PhD students and research assistants.	Not published	Up to £500
ASNT Foundation: Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship Grant American Society for Nondestructive Testing · Foundation Not published · $3K The ASNT Foundation offers the Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship, a $3,000 cash award aimed at encouraging undergraduate students in U.S. universities to specialize in nondestructive testing (NDT/NDE).	Not published	$3K
Catalyst Grants The Cleveland Clinic Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Philanthropy-funded caregiver grant program designed to provide seed funding for innovative ideas at Cleveland Clinic.	Not published	Varies
ASF Research Program Alport Syndrome Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $125K The Alport Syndrome Foundation's Research Program awards grants to support scientific research focused on Alport syndrome.	Not published	$125K
Marian R. Stuart Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The Marian R. Stuart Grant, offered by the American Psychological Foundation, is designed to support early career psychologists in exploring the links between mental and physical health.	Not published	$20K
ASOR Scholarships for Fieldwork Participation American Society of Overseas · Foundation Not published · Varies ASOR Scholarships for Fieldwork Participation support students working on ASOR-affiliated archaeological projects. ELIGIBILITY FLAG — students on ASOR-affiliated projects.	Not published	Varies
Multi-Chapter Grant Program Sigma Xi · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Multi-Chapter Grant Program, funded by Sigma Xi, supports collaborative initiatives among its chapters, offering up to $2,000 for two years to enhance the research enterprise.	Not published	Up to $1K
SWOG/Hope Foundation Impact Award The Hope Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Formerly known as The SWOG Development Award, this funding program encourages novel and innovative SWOG research by supporting early and conceptual stages of projects.	Not published	Varies
Creativity Prize Grant Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water · Foundation Not published · $260K The Creativity Prize, part of the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water, offers a US$ 260,000 award to interdisciplinary research teams for innovative contributions in water-related fields.	Not published	$260K
Charles Bullard Fellowship in Forest Research Grant Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Charles Bullard Fellowship in Forest Research supports advanced research by promising individuals in forestry-related fields.	Not published	Up to $60K
Direct Action Crisis Funding Grants American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The American Psychological Foundation's Direct Action Crisis Funding Grants provide essential support for psychological research impacted by recent funding cuts.	Not published	Up to $20K
Carl Morrow Graduate Scholarships in Natural Resources Grant Conservation Foundation of Missouri · Foundation Not published · $1K The Carl Morrow Graduate Scholarships in Natural Resources offer significant financial assistance to Missouri graduate students pursuing studies in Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife, Parks and Recreation, and Soil and Water Conservation.	Not published	$1K
Public Understanding of Science & Technology Grant - Television Alfred P Sloan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Public Understanding of Science & Technology Grant for Television, provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, aims to enhance public appreciation of science and technology through innovative television projects.	Not published	Varies
ASH Graduate Hematology Award Grant American Society of Hematology Inc · Foundation Not published · $80K The ASH Graduate Hematology Award supports graduate students in the U.S. and Canada pursuing research in hematology.	Not published	$80K

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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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