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. 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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Religion and Animals PhD Studentship at University of Chester Creaturekind · Foundation Not published · Varies A fully-funded PhD studentship for a project engaging religious perspectives on the human use of animals for food. This is the first PhD studentship CreatureKind has funded.	Not published	Varies
John T. Shea Foundation Grant John T Shea Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John T. Shea Foundation Grant supports charitable, nonprofit organizations in Houston, Texas, focusing on religious, scientific, and educational purposes, as well as the prevention of cruelty to children and animals.	Not published	Varies
ACS Award for Creative Advances in Environmental Science and Technology Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The ACS Award for Creative Advances in Environmental Science and Technology recognizes innovative research and technology that aids in informed environmental decision-making.	Not published	Up to $8K
AMNH Collection Study Grants American Museum of Natural History · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The AMNH Collection Study Grants support pre-doctoral and early career postdoctoral researchers in studying scientific collections at the American Museum of Natural History.	Not published	$500 – $2K
RFA- Studies Addressing Clinically Relevant Questions About Ketones And The Use Of Continuous Ketone Monitoring In Type 1 Diabetes Grant Breakthrough T1D · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.5M Breakthrough T1D is inviting studies that address clinically relevant questions about ketones and the use of continuous ketone monitoring (CKM) in type 1 diabetes.	Not published	Up to $1.5M
American Association for Anatomy: Science Communication and Public Engagement Award Grant American Association for Anatomy · Foundation Not published · $2K The American Association for Anatomy offers the Science Communication and Public Engagement Award, recognizing mid-career members for excellence in science communication.	Not published	$2K
AMA Foundation: Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship Grant American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The AMA Foundation's Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship offers four $10,000 awards for medical students pursuing sleep medicine in 2025.	Not published	$10K
OCASCR: Education and Travel Grant Oklahoma Center for Adult Stem Cell Research · Foundation Not published · Varies The OCASCR Education and Travel Grant supports Oklahoma Principal Investigators engaged in adult stem cell and regenerative medicine research.	Not published	Varies
David S. Lee Fund for the Conservation of Caribbean Birds Birdscaribbean · Foundation Not published · Varies A BirdsCaribbean named grant fund supporting applied and innovative projects with direct conservation effects on Caribbean birds and/or their habitats, favoring projects that involve local conservation groups and communities.	Not published	Varies
LYRASIS Open Access Community Investment Program (OACIP) Lyrasis · Foundation Not published · Varies OACIP is a community-driven framework that enables collective stakeholders to evaluate and fund open access content initiatives in a strategic way.	Not published	Varies
CTTSS Graduate Students Research Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The CTTSS Graduate Students Research Award, offered by the Society of Toxicology, recognizes outstanding research by current Ph.D. students in translational and clinical toxicology.	Not published	Varies
NIH Pragmatic Trials Conducted in Health Care Systems National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institutes of Health intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Pragmatic and Implementation Trials Conducted in Health Care Settings This funding opportunity will support large-scale pragmatic trials that test…	Forecast	Varies
CPCF Competitive Grants (Unrestricted Funds) Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation distributes competitive grants to better the Blair County (PA) region. Each year it accepts project proposals from organizations for funding via a competitive grants process.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Hilbert Memorial Student Travel Grant OSA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To apply submit a paper to FiO+LS (or IODC when applicable) and opt into the competition prior to the deadline._ Established in 2002, the Optica Foundation carries out charitable activities in support of the society’s student and…	Not published	Varies
Fellows-to-Faculty Award Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $820K The Fellows-to-Faculty Award by the Simons Foundation supports early career scientists from underrepresented backgrounds as they transition into tenure-track faculty positions.	Not published	Up to $820K
APS/CSHL Undergraduate Summer Internship in the History of Biology Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K APS/CSHL Undergraduate Summer Internship in the History of Biology The American Philosophical Society’s Center for the History of Science and the Center for Humanities and the History of Modern Biology at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory…	Not published	Up to $3K
GSF: Virology & Infectious Diseases RFP - SPEARHEAD 2.0 HDV Grant Gilead Sciences, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The GSF: Virology & Infectious Diseases RFP - SPEARHEAD 2.0 HDV aims to address the critical need for enhanced screening and linkage to care for chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) among hepatitis B virus (HBV) patients.	Not published	Varies
DSOFT Student Poster Awards American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Physical Society (APS) is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy, and…	Not published	Varies
John R. Coleman Traveling Fellowship Grant Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · $12K The John R. Coleman Traveling Fellowship, awarded by the Archaeological Institute of America, supports U.S. graduate students engaged in dissertation research.	Not published	$12K
Spencer Foundation: Vision Grant The Spencer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $75K The Spencer Foundation's Vision Grant program is dedicated to advancing innovative research aimed at transforming education systems for equity.	Not published	$75K
Sigma Xi Honorary Membership Grant Sigma Xi · Foundation Not published · Varies Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, recognizes excellence in science and engineering since 1886. This prestigious organization honors individuals who have made significant contributions to research and the scientific community.	Not published	Varies
Individual Investigator Research/Clinical Innovation Awards (IIRA/CIA) The Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Individual Investigator Research Awards are designed to concentrate research in areas with the greatest potential to move toward treatments and cures for the inherited orphan retinal degenerative diseases and dry age-related macular…	Not published	Varies
Zoll Foundation Grant Zoll Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Zoll Foundation Grant provides essential funding for innovative research aimed at improving care for patients with serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.	Not published	Varies
AACR-ALK Positive Lung Cancer Research Fellowship Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $130K The AACR-ALK Positive Lung Cancer Research Fellowship offers a two-year grant of $130,000 to support postdoctoral or clinical research fellows in ALK-positive lung cancer research.	Not published	$130K

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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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