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 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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Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) 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
Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 7, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the NIH Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23) is to support the career development of individuals with a clinical doctoral degree who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on…	May 7, 2027	Varies
New Approaches for Measuring Brain Changes Across Longer Timespans (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 7, 2027 · Varies The purpose of this funding opportunity is to encourage multidisciplinary investigators to submit applications developing exploratory, highly novel new approaches, or innovative applications of existing approaches to measure brain…	May 7, 2027	Varies
Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 7, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the NIH Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24) is to provide support to mid-career health-professional doctorates for protected time to devote to patient-oriented research (POR) and to act as…	May 7, 2027	Varies
Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) 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 Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 7, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) is to provide support and protected time (three to five years) for an intensive, supervised career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical…	May 7, 2027	Varies
Pilot Health Services and Economic Research on the Treatment of Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use Disorders (R34 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 7, 2027 · Varies This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages pilot and preliminary research in preparation for larger-scale services research effectiveness trials.	May 7, 2027	Varies
Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 7, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the NIH Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24) is to provide support to mid-career health-professional doctorates for protected time to devote to patient-oriented research (POR) and to act as…	May 7, 2027	Varies
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) 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
Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 7, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) is to provide support and protected time (three to five years) for an intensive, supervised career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical…	May 7, 2027	Varies
Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 8, 2027 · Varies The primary purpose of the NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Awards (K08) program is to prepare qualified individuals for careers that have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation.	May 8, 2027	Varies
Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 8, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the NIH Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23) is to support the career development of individuals with a clinical doctoral degree who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on…	May 8, 2027	Varies
Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 8, 2027 · Varies The primary purpose of the NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Awards (K08) program is to prepare qualified individuals for careers that have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation.	May 8, 2027	Varies
Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium: Management and Data Coordination Unit (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 25, 2027 · Up to $500K Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is soliciting applications for the establishment of the Management and Data Coordination Unit (MDCU), one of the two scientific components of the…	May 25, 2027	Up to $500K
NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 26, 2027 · Up to $400K This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) invites R25 applications to support the development and implementation of research education programs for recent baccalaureates from all backgrounds, including those from groups…	May 26, 2027	Up to $400K
NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Summer Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 26, 2027 · Up to $200K This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites R25 applications to support the development and implementation of summer research education programs for high school students, undergraduates, or science teachers from all backgrounds…	May 26, 2027	Up to $200K
Centers for Structural Biology of HIV and Other Infectious Diseases (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 28, 2027 · Up to $3.5M The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to advance its mission by supporting the Centers for Structural Biology of HIV and other Infectious Diseases.	May 28, 2027	Up to $3.5M
Limited Competition: NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program Research Education Grants Programs (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal May 28, 2027 · Varies The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH.	May 28, 2027	Varies
EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jun 1, 2027 · $477K – $3.2M The NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) provides an opportunity for applicants who received the distinction of GRFP Honorable Mention no more than three years before the proposal due date to be named NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellows…	Jun 1, 2027	$477K – $3.2M
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jun 1, 2027 · $60,000,000 total Through this solicitation, the Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) funds cutting-edge research that requires logistical support from the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP)and: Improves understanding of…	Jun 1, 2027	$60,000,000 total
Enhancing Mechanistic Research on Precision Probiotic Therapies (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jun 2, 2027 · Varies The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support highly innovative mechanistic research to accelerate precision probiotic interventions using a milestone-driven, biphasic award mechanism, R61/R33 Phased Innovation…	Jun 2, 2027	Varies
Enhancing Mechanistic Research on Precision Probiotic Therapies (R33 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jun 2, 2027 · Varies The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support highly innovative mechanistic research to accelerate precision probiotic interventions.	Jun 2, 2027	Varies
Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI) Department of Housing and Urban Development · Federal Jun 9, 2027 · Varies The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developmentâs Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) expects to release a Notice inviting eligible organizations to submit unsolicited research proposals focused on HUDâs current…	Jun 9, 2027	Varies
NIGMS National and Regional Resources (R24 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jun 14, 2027 · Varies This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for support of resources that will provide access to state-of-the-art equipment, technologies, research tools, materials, organisms, software, and/or services to a…	Jun 14, 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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