Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,433 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. 3,616 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,433; from 2,028 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $751.9M; across 3,616 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 645 with a published date

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Safe Arborist Techniques Fund Grant Program Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Safe Arborist Techniques Fund Grant Program, established by the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund and the International Society of Arboriculture, aims to enhance worker safety in arboriculture through research and development.	Not published	$5K – $15K
SAEMF/Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM) Research Grant Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $6K The SAEMF/Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM) Research Grant provides $6,000 to support innovative research that enhances diversity and inclusion in Emergency Medicine.	Not published	$6K
Centennial Travel Award in Basic Science Tropical Disease Research Grant American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) · Foundation Not published · $25K The Centennial Travel Award in Basic Science Tropical Disease Research, established by ASTMH in 2003, promotes international collaboration in tropical infectious disease research.	Not published	$25K
SoCal SOT Postdoctoral Travel Award Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The aim of this award is to enable an outstanding postdoc in Southern California to attend the SOT Annual Meeting.	Not published	Varies
ACSM: Visiting Scholar Award American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Must sign in with ACSM Member ID to access applications._ To educate and empower professionals to advance the science and practice of health and human performance.	Not published	Varies
National MS Society: MS Clinical Mentorships: Medical Student Mentorship Program Grant National Multiple Sclerosis Society · Foundation Not published · $5K The National Multiple Sclerosis Society offers a Medical Student Mentorship Program that provides a four-week clinical experience for medical students who have completed at least one year of school.	Not published	$5K
Clinician Educator Grant ASN Foundation for Kidney Research · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NAF: Research Grants - Pre-doctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Ataxia Research National Ataxia Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) offers a Pre-doctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Ataxia Research, a competitive, non-renewable award aimed at enhancing the training of students in health professional programs.	Not published	Up to $50K
AHRF Discovery Grants American Hearing Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The AHRF Discovery Grants support innovative research on hearing and balance disorders, offering up to $50,000 for one year.	Not published	Up to $50K
Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust – Falk Catalyst Awards Grant Health Resources in Action Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $350K The Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust – Falk Catalyst Awards support high-risk, high-reward biomedical research with up to $350,000 in funding over one to two years.	Not published	Up to $350K
Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation: General Call - Personal Grants Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation · Foundation Not published · €28,000 - €32,000 The Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation provides personal grants for doctoral and postdoctoral research aimed at environmental protection. It supports innovative projects that address climate change, biodiversity, and resource sustainability.	Not published	€28,000 - €32,000
Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Grant American Association for the Advancement of Science · Foundation Not published · $101K – $132K The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship offers scientists and engineers the chance to engage directly in federal policymaking.	Not published	$101K – $132K
ASTS: Collaborative Scientist Grant American Society Of Transplant Surgeons · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The ASTS: Collaborative Scientist Grant, offered by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, promotes collaboration between ASTS investigators and established scientists in solid organ transplantation research.	Not published	Up to $100K
Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (Parent R41/R42 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the participating Institutes, Centers and Offices, intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite eligible United States small business concerns (SBCs) to submit Small…	Forecast	Varies
OREF/MTF Biologics Research Grant Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The OREF/MTF Biologics Research Grant encourages innovative research in biologics, focusing on reconstruction, bone regeneration, and transplantation, including stem cells.	Not published	$100K
Strategically Focused Research Network (SFRN) Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome: Heterogeneity in Women American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applicant institutions MUST be AREA eligible (as defined by the NIH) or partner with an AREA eligible institution.	Not published	Varies
Healthcare Delivery & Implementation Science Center (HDISC) Pilot Awards The Cleveland Clinic Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Philanthropy-funded caregiver grant program focused on healthcare delivery improvement and implementation science.	Not published	Varies
Research Project Application / Biospecimen Support Lifelink Legacy Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies LifeLink Foundation accepts research project applications from Principal Investigators seeking support for scientific endeavors related to organ and tissue transplantation outcomes.	Not published	Varies
Washington Square Health Foundation Grants: Medical Research Category Washington Square Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Washington Square Health Foundation Grants support medical research aimed at improving community health.	Not published	Varies
DAN Research Grant Program: Unsolicited Grant Divers Alert Network · Foundation Not published · Varies The DAN Research Grant Program invites continuous unsolicited proposals for innovative research focused on enhancing scuba diving safety.	Not published	Varies
Early Career Investigator Research Grant National Eating Disorders Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Early Career Investigator Research Grant, offered by the Eating Recovery Center Foundation, provides up to $50,000 to support researchers at the Assistant Professor level or below.	Not published	Up to $50K
Deep Time Peter Buck Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Up to $145K The Deep Time Peter Buck Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers a two-year research opportunity in Paleobiology at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, starting in early 2025.	Not published	Up to $145K
Student Research Fellowship Awards Grant Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Student Research Fellowship Awards program provides financial support of up to $2,500 for students conducting research on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) for a minimum of 10 weeks.	Not published	Up to $3K
SAF National Awards Program: Gifford Pinchot Medal Grant Society of American Foresters · Foundation Not published · $500 The Gifford Pinchot Medal, awarded by the Society of American Foresters, honors exceptional contributions by forestry professionals in North America.	Not published	$500

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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 6,433 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 9, 2026, 3,616 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 (90), 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 6,433 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 645 have a published upcoming deadline, 922 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,806 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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