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 foundation sources and updated daily. 423 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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Rapid Response: Reinvesting in Racial and Indigenous Health Equity Research Grant The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The Rapid Response: Reinvesting in Racial and Indigenous Health Equity Research Grant aims to support critical health equity research that has faced funding interruptions.	Not published	$50K – $200K
SFS Fellows Grant Society for Freshwater Science · Foundation Not published · $2K The SFS Fellows Grant, awarded by the Society for Freshwater Science, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to freshwater science research, policy, or management.	Not published	$2K
Project SEED Fellowship Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Project SEED Fellowship aims to provide high school students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with hands-on summer research experiences in chemistry and related fields.	Not published	Up to $20K
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research: Visiting Scholar Awards Grant The Scientific Committee of Antarctic Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research's Visiting Scholar Awards aim to enhance capacity building in underdeveloped Antarctic research programs.	Not published	Up to $5K
External Research Program - Research Tissue Access Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Research tissue which does not meet suitability criteria for transplant is made available for academic research at no cost to eligible institutions.	Rolling	Varies
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Predoctoral Fellowship Program Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · $25K The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Predoctoral Fellowship Program offers an enriching opportunity for graduate students in astronomy-related fields.	Not published	$25K
ILSG Student Research Fund Grant Institute on Lake Superior Geology (ILSG ) · Foundation Not published · $500 The ILSG Student Research Fund, established by the Institute on Lake Superior Geology, aims to support student research in the Lake Superior region with annual awards totaling US$1,000.	Not published	$500
RSESS Graduate Student Excellence Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The RSESS Graduate Student Excellence Award is offered by the Society of Toxicology to support graduate students presenting their research at the SOT Annual Meeting.	Not published	Varies
American Association for Anatomy: Outstanding Mentor Award Grant American Association for Anatomy · Foundation Not published · $2K The American Association for Anatomy offers the Outstanding Mentor Award to recognize individuals committed to mentoring in anatomical sciences.	Not published	$2K
Donald Krogstad Award for Early-Career Malian Scientists Grant American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) · Foundation Not published · $25K The Donald Krogstad Award for Early-Career Malian Scientists offers $25,000 in funding over two years for Malian scientists to conduct research in tropical medicine and public health.	Not published	$25K
John W. Graham Jr. Faculty Research Award Clarkson University · Foundation Not published · $2K Research account award presented to faculty members who have shown promise in engineering, business, liberal arts, or scientific research.	Not published	$2K
Development Grants American Neuromuscular Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Neuromuscular Foundation (ANF) offers development grants intended as seed money to help launch research into muscle and nerve disorders by promising new researchers.	Not published	Varies
AWI Refinement Research Award Grant Animal Welfare Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The AWI Refinement Research Award, offered by the Animal Welfare Institute, supports innovative projects aimed at enhancing the welfare of animals used in experimentation.	Not published	Up to $15K
The Carl Gans Award Young Investigator Grant Society for Integrative & Comparative · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carl Gans Award Young Investigator recognizes outstanding contributions to comparative biomechanics by early-career scientists.	Not published	Varies
Health Equity and Inclusiveness Research Fellow Award Grant LUNGevity Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K The Health Equity and Inclusiveness Research Fellow Award by LUNGevity supports physician-scientists conducting lung cancer research aimed at addressing health disparities.	Not published	$50K – $100K
Plant and Animal Sciences SMRT Grant Program Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. · Foundation Not published · $12K The Plant and Animal Sciences SMRT Grant Program by Pacific Biosciences offers free high-quality sequencing to researchers studying diverse life forms.	Not published	$12K
American Skin Association Research Grants TSC Alliance Endowment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K Research grants for work on five priority areas in dermatology, including childhood skin diseases and quality of life studies.	Not published	$15K
FSBI Travel Grants Fisheries Society of the British Isles (FSBI) · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,500 The FSBI Travel Grants provide financial assistance to members for travel to conferences and scientific exchange visits aligned with the Society's objectives.	Not published	Up to £1,500
PCLB Foundation Grant The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We are an invite-only foundation. Our Program Team is in the field constantly, and they proactively seek partners who align with our funding interests.	Not published	Varies
AHA Institutional Research Enhancement Award (AIREA) Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The AHA Institutional Research Enhancement Award (AIREA) aims to bolster cardiovascular and brain health research at smaller educational institutions that lack significant NIH funding.	Not published	Up to $200K
AACR-EMD Serono “I’M IN” Oncodisparity Fellowships in Lung and Urothelial Cancers Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $65K The AACR-EMD Serono 'I'M IN' Oncodisparity Fellowships aim to support postdoctoral fellows in conducting research on cancer disparities, particularly in non-small cell lung cancer and advanced urothelial carcinoma.	Not published	$65K
Global Science Scholars Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K An up to two-year international postdoctoral fellowship program between the U.S. and Japan designed to advance excellence in bioengineering and biomedical research by supporting early-career researchers to advance their careers and conduct…	Not published	$75K
Multiple Principal Investigator Award (MPIA) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and…	Not published	Varies
Frances T. Fogler Natural Sciences Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Frances T. Fogler Natural Sciences Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing degrees in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Earth Sciences, Ecology, and Physics.	Not published	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 6,433 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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