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, state 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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TANGO2 Research Foundation (T2RF) Research Grants: Single Institution TANGO2 Research Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The TANGO2 Research Foundation (T2RF) provides essential funding through its research grants aimed at supporting innovative seed and pilot projects within single institutions.	Not published	Up to $25K
Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) Mine Waste Cooperative Agreements FY2026 Grant Geological Survey · Foundation Not published · $3K – $356K The Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is offering cooperative agreements for State geological surveys to conduct mine waste activities in FY 2026.	Not published	$3K – $356K
Robert J. Arceci Innovation Award St Baldrick's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Pathways for Hope Pilot Grant The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pathways for Hope Pilot Grant is part of AFTD's long-standing Pilot Grant program, which has been operating for 20 years (since 2005).	Not published	Varies
Research and Scholarships Grants Delta Dental of California · Foundation Not published · Varies The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation provides scholarships and research grants as part of its commitment to building caring, resilient communities and increasing access to oral health care.	Not published	Varies
John Jacob Abel Junior Independent Investigator Award Grant American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $5K The John Jacob Abel Junior Independent Investigator Award, established by ASPET in 1946, aims to inspire young researchers in pharmacology and experimental therapeutics.	Not published	$5K
DIFFA Chicago Fellowship Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS/Chicago Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 1990, the DIFFA Chicago Fellowship has supported a 2nd year HIV/AIDS Research and Clinical Studies Fellow at Northwestern Medicine Center for Infectious Diseases, actively supporting the pursuit of a cure.	Not published	Varies
Game-Changer Grant Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation · Foundation Not published · $600K The ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation Game-Changer Grant funds promising pediatric brain cancer research with an emphasis on DIPG/DMG. Awards are $600,000 over three years.	Not published	$600K
Robert W. Knox, Sr. and Pearl Wallis Knox Charitable Foundation Grant Program Robert W Knox & Pearl Wallis Knox Charitable · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Robert W. Knox, Sr. and Pearl Wallis Knox Charitable Foundation Grant Program, established in 1964, supports qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. The foundation prioritizes projects that benefit Harris County, TX, and…	Not published	$5K – $10K
Implementation Awards Grant Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $2.5M The Implementation Awards by PCORI aim to fund projects that translate patient-centered research into real-world practices.	Not published	Up to $2.5M
Hematology Inclusion Pathway Fellow Award Grant American Society of Hematology Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The Hematology Inclusion Pathway Fellow Award supports early-career researchers from underrepresented communities in hematology in the U.S. and Canada.	Not published	$100K
Gilead Research Grants: External-Sponsored Research - HIV RESONATE RFP Gilead Sciences, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies Gilead Research Grants support innovative, high-impact projects aimed at enhancing healthcare for vulnerable communities globally, particularly in HIV treatment.	Not published	Varies
Grand Round Lectures Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Lectures delivered by physicians of note within the fields of hematology and oncology.	Not published	Varies
DEPS Graduate Research Grant Directed Energy Professional Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The DEPS Graduate Research Grant supports full-time U.S. graduate students pursuing research in Directed Energy technologies, including high energy lasers and counter directed energy weapons.	Not published	Varies
Stuntz Mycology Fund: Individual and Institutional Grant Daniel E Stuntz Memorial Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Stuntz Mycology Fund offers grants to support mycological research and education in the Pacific Northwest. Grants range from $1,000 to $6,000, with smaller requests accepted any time.	Not published	$1K
Thomas F. Deutsch Fellowship in Biomedical Optics Grant OSA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Thomas F. Deutsch Fellowship in Biomedical Optics, established by the Optica Foundation, promotes collaboration among researchers in science and medicine.	Not published	Varies
Restoring Joint Health and Function to Reduce Pain (RE-JOIN) 2.0 National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), in conjunction with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) as a part of the congressionally mandated NIH Helping to End Addiction Long Term (HEAL)…	Forecast	Varies
Investigator Award Grant Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $375K The Investigator Award, offered by the Rheumatology Research Foundation, is a unique opportunity designed to support junior investigators in conducting innovative research.	Not published	$375K
Alzheimer’s Association Clinician Scientist Fellowship for All (AACSFA) Grant Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $230K The Alzheimer’s Association Clinician Scientist Fellowship for All (AACSFA) aims to support the training of clinician scientists in Alzheimer’s and other dementias.	Not published	Up to $230K
ISS Early Career Grant International Skeletal Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Competitive research grant program for early-career researchers in musculoskeletal imaging and pathology. Multiple awardees selected annually.	Not published	Varies
SETAC/ICA Chris Lee Award for Metals Research Grant Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The SETAC/ICA Chris Lee Award for Metals Research recognizes outstanding contributions in metals-related environmental studies.	Not published	Up to $5K
NJ Commission on Brain Injury Research Pilot Project Research Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $6M The NJ Commission on Brain Injury Research Pilot Project Research Grant aims to accelerate research for effective interventions addressing traumatic brain injury disabilities.	Not published	Up to $6M
NIPTE Rising Star Scholarship National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Education Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K Award given to early career investigators for outstanding scientific achievements in pharmaceutical science and technology.	Not published	$1K – $10K
ASHFoundation Student Research Grant in Early Childhood Language Development American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K ASHFoundation Student Research Grant in Early Childhood Language Development — up to three grants of $4,000 (Arlene M. and Noel D. Matkin Memorial Fund) for master's/doctoral SLP students at a US program to initiate research on children at…	Not published	$4K

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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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