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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AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science Grant American Meteorological Society (AMS) · Foundation Not published · $20K The AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science, offered by the American Meteorological Society, supports graduate students completing dissertations on atmospheric or related sciences.	Not published	$20K
Lymphoma Research Foundation- Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants Lymphoma Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $195K The Lymphoma Research Foundation's Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants support early career researchers dedicated to lymphoma research.	Not published	$195K
Cancer Center Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research Catherine Peachey Fund Grant Indiana Department of Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K Applicants must send an email declaring their intent to apply. Please include the names of all collaborators/team members as well as a 1-2 sentence description of the project and tentative project title.	Not published	Up to $30K
EMDR Research Foundation: Research Consultation Awards Grant EMDR Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The EMDR Research Foundation offers Research Consultation Awards of up to $1,000 for clinicians and researchers to enhance EMDR therapy research.	Not published	Up to $1K
Project Apis m. Funding Grant Project Apis M Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $200K Project Apis m. is dedicated to enhancing honey bee health and crop production through research funding.	Not published	$5K – $200K
Pfizer Independent Research Grants The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Pfizer Independent Research Grants support both Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) and General Research aimed at advancing medical knowledge.	Not published	Varies
Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative Grants Burroughs Wellcome Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Burroughs Wellcome Fund's Next Gen Pregnancy Initiative Grants aim to enhance research on pregnancy outcomes, addressing issues such as preterm birth and maternal health.	Not published	Up to $500K
DTSS Annual “Paper of the Year” Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The DTSS Annual "Paper of the Year" Award recognizes outstanding recent publications in skin toxicology and pharmacology. Nominees must be first authors and members of SOT, with work published between August 1 and July 31.	Not published	Varies
Recoverable Translational Research Grants National Foundation For Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Varies Multiyear grants designed to catalyze promising laboratory cancer research and support the translational research phase—the segue between basic and applied research where laboratory findings are validated and viable candidates are put on…	Not published	Varies
Theodore William Richards Medal Award Northeastern Section of the American · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors the U.S.'s first chemistry Nobel Laureate	Not published	Varies
AIAR: Long-term Fellowships- Seymour Gitin Distinguished Professorship Grant Ttee W F Albright Institute -Art 8 · Foundation Not published · $22K The AIAR offers the Seymour Gitin Distinguished Professorship, a prestigious fellowship for senior scholars in Near Eastern studies. This four-month program provides a $20,000 stipend, along with accommodation and half-board in Jerusalem.	Not published	$22K
Researcher Development and Travel Grant Friends of the Royal Society of Chemistry Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to £500 The Researcher Development and Travel Grant, offered by the Royal Society of Chemistry, provides up to £500 for PhD students and early career scientists to enhance their research careers.	Not published	Up to £500
Rydell-Frisa Disarmament Education Fellowship Grant Institute of Current World Affairs Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ICWA advances understanding of international cultures and affairs by sending fellows abroad to study countries, regions and globally important issues.	Not published	Varies
PCRF Basic Science Grants Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K The PCRF Basic Science Grants support innovative childhood cancer research by funding non-profit institutions in the US.	Not published	Up to $450K
Conservation Small Grants Primate Society of Great Britain · Foundation Not published · Up to £2,500 The Conservation Small Grants program, administered by the Primate Society of Great Britain, provides awards up to £1,250 to support projects benefiting primate conservation and education.	Not published	Up to £2,500
Robert Rabson Award Grant American Society of Plant Biologists · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert Rabson Award, established by the American Society of Plant Biologists in 2012, honors early career scientists in bioenergy research.	Not published	Varies
Robert Estabrook Moeller Research Fellow Award Grant Lacawac Sanctuary · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Robert Estabrook Moeller Research Fellow Award supports graduate students, post-docs, and faculty conducting ecological research utilizing the natural resources of Lacawac Sanctuary.	Not published	Up to $5K
AFSP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Innovation Grants American Foundation for Suicide Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $140K AFSP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Innovation Grants fund investigators who received a PhD, MD, or other doctoral degree within the preceding six years (no more than three years of prior fellowship support).	Not published	Up to $140K
Arnold J. Lehman Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arnold J. Lehman Award, established in 1961 by the Society of Toxicology, honors individuals for significant contributions to risk assessment and chemical regulation.	Not published	Varies
CF Research Innovation Awards: Independent Research Grant The Vertex Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $750K The Vertex Foundation's CF Research Innovation Awards promote innovative research in cystic fibrosis (CF) by supporting early-career researchers.	Not published	$750K
ZEISS-GSA Research Grant Geological Society of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A research grant supporting innovative microscopy projects in geoscience.	Not published	Varies
Rust Foundation Fellowship Rust Foundation · Foundation Not published · $12K – $14K Financial and administrative support and recognition for volunteers actively contributing to the Rust community and those demonstrating the experience and potential to enhance the community.	Not published	$12K – $14K
Vyaire Fellowship for Neonatal and Pediatric Therapists Grant American Respiratory Care Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vyaire Fellowship for Neonatal and Pediatric Therapists, established in 2001 by the American Respiratory Care Foundation, supports projects in neonatal and pediatric critical care.	Not published	Varies
Exploratory Grants for Atmospheric Methane Research Spark Climate Solutions · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K This scientific funding opportunity supports research to advance understanding of atmospheric methane sinks and potential atmospheric methane removal approaches across three tracks: Improving understanding of processes controlling methane…	Not published	Up to $300K

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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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