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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Ocean Drilling Program U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Not published · From $300K International Ocean Discovery Program Operations The International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) serves to advance basic research in the marine geosciences and is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and its international…	Not published	From $300K
Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Consortium on the Neurobiology of Adolescent Drinking in Adulthood (NADIA) Research Resource (Collaborative U24 - Clinical Trials not allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research on the Neurobiology of Adolescent Drinking in Adulthood (NADIA) consortium to…	Forecast	Varies
Infrastructure Cluster (AGS-IC) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Not published · Varies AGS Infrastructure Cluster The Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS) Infrastructure Cluster (IC) is responsible for the oversight of facilities that enable research in the atmospheric and geospace sciences.	Not published	Varies
Morgan Stanley - American Finance Association Award for Excellence in Finance American Finance Association · Foundation Not published · $200K The AFA has established a biannual finance award to be granted based on an individual's career achievements in outstanding thought leadership in the field of financial economics.	Not published	$200K
Selective Precision Targeting (SPoT) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $1,500,000 total The National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS) seeks to advance its mission by establishing a new initiative called Selective Precision Targeting (SPoT) to determine a mechanism for precise and on-target therapeutic drug…	Forecast	$1,500,000 total
Multimodal Musculoskeletal Perioperative Pain Management Grant Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $93K The OREF Multimodal Musculoskeletal Perioperative Pain Management Grant invites research proposals aimed at enhancing perioperative pain management strategies.	Not published	$93K
Forest Fungal Ecology Post-Doctoral Award Grant Mycological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Forest Fungal Ecology Postdoctoral Research Award supports innovative ecological studies focusing on fungal interactions within old growth and endangered ecosystems.	Not published	$1K – $2K
Roger and Joan Mann Family Education Fund Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Alpha-1 Foundation Ab Rees Fast Track Awards Alpha-1 Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Ab Rees Fast Track Awards (established 2022 via a $200,000 AlphaNet donation) provide up to four $50,000 grants to fund preliminary work needed to apply for ancillary funding from the NIH or the Alpha-1 Foundation for the Alpha-1…	Not published	Up to $50K
General and Dedicated Research Grants American Association of Nurse Anesthetists · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the AANA Foundation is to advance the science of anesthesia through education and research. One of the goals of the AANA Foundation is to support new and seasoned investigators in nurse anesthesia through grants.	Not published	Varies
Holberg Prize Grant The Holberg Prize – University of Bergen · Foundation Not published · Up to $650K The Holberg Prize, awarded annually since 2003 by the Norwegian Parliament, recognizes exceptional contributions in the humanities, social sciences, law, and theology.	Not published	Up to $650K
IDEA+ Presenter Scholarship Grant International Association for Great Lakes Research · Foundation Not published · $2K The IDEA+ Presenter Scholarship aims to enhance participation at the IAGLR annual conference by supporting presenters from historically marginalized communities.	Not published	$2K
The Science of the Perception Box Grant Program Tiny Blue Dot Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We seek to fund up to 10 rigorous, empirical, statistically valid, and sound neuroscientific research projects related to a concept called Perception Box.	Not published	Varies
TOS Conservation and Research Grant Tennessee Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The TOS Conservation and Research Grant, offered by the Tennessee Ornithological Society, aims to support projects that protect Tennessee's birds and enhance scientific knowledge.	Not published	Up to $15K
AIM Clinical Science Fellow Award AIM Youth Mental Health · Foundation Not published · Varies Postdoctoral fellowship award supporting early-career clinical scientists conducting research on youth mental health prevention and early intervention.	Not published	Varies
Greg Buck Memorial Research Fund Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greg Buck Memorial Research Fund was created in loving memory of Greg Buck at the request of his family. This fund honors Greg's dedication to the study and research of fisheries in Bristol Bay.	Not published	Varies
Student Travel Grant Program Academy of Osseointegration · Foundation Not published · $1K Provides travel grants to dental students to present their research at the Academy's Annual Meeting In 2024, the OF awarded 25 dental students each with a $1,000 Student Travel Grant.	Not published	$1K
Shirley A. Graham Fellowship Grant Missouri Botanical Garden · Foundation Not published · Varies The Shirley A. Graham Fellowship, offered by the Missouri Botanical Garden, supports young scientists from Latin America, Madagascar, Vietnam, and Tanzania in advancing their careers in botany and plant sciences.	Not published	Varies
Scientist Development Award Grant Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $225K The Scientist Development Award from the Rheumatology Research Foundation supports early career professionals in rheumatology research.	Not published	Up to $225K
Cameco Scholarships in the Geological Sciences Grant Cameco Corporation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Cameco Scholarships in the Geological Sciences aim to support students pursuing a career in geological sciences at the University of Saskatchewan.	Not published	$5K
Grand Challenges: Reducing the Burden of Preeclampsia Gates Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Preeclampsia is a leading cause worldwide of maternal morbidity and mortality, premature birth, stillbirth, and neonatal death. Preeclampsia is a placental disease caused by two different pathologies during pregnancy.	Not published	Varies
Dissertation Mini-Grant Mensa Education and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation offers mini-grants to support dissertation research in areas aligned with the Foundation's mission. Limited details available in provided content.	Not published	Varies
SACT Grant (SCRA-Academic Collaboration Team Grant) - Track 2: Capacity Building SC Launch Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $640K For more information, contact SCRA at scra.org	Not published	Up to $640K
PCC Fellowship Program Grant Partnership For Clean Competition Research Collaborative · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The PCC Fellowship Program aims to advance anti-doping research by supporting young scientists with a PhD in relevant fields.	Not published	Up to $150K

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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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