Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 8, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,434 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. 3,617 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,434; from 2,029 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $752.5M; across 3,617 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 646 with a published date

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Kanders Churchill Scholarship in Science Policy Grant The Churchill Foundation · Foundation Not published · $65K The Kanders Churchill Scholarship in Science Policy offers two awards annually for U.S. citizens with a bachelor's degree in science, mathematics, or engineering.	Not published	$65K
Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award (DSAA) American Liver Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Presented annually to a basic researcher or physician scientist with a longstanding commitment to scientific discovery who has made major contributions to basic liver research or its application in the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment…	Not published	Varies
EDI and Outreach Grants (Previously Diversity in Science Grants) Biochemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,000 The Biochemical Society's Diversity in Science Grants support projects that promote inclusion and diversity in the scientific community.	Not published	Up to £1,000
Clinical Investigator Career Development Award Grant Lymphoma Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $375K The Clinical Investigator Career Development Award offered by the Lymphoma Research Foundation aims to support early-career physician researchers in developing new lymphoma therapies.	Not published	$375K
AHA Fellowship in the History of Space Technology Grant American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · $23K The AHA Fellowship in the History of Space Technology, offered by NASA, supports advanced research in aerospace history.	Not published	$23K
Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF) Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $100K VIPC's Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF) accepts applications and awards funding to university research partners and entrepreneurial startups at the earliest stages of technology commercialization along the innovation continuum.	Rolling	Up to $100K
Most Promising New Invention Award UNeMed Corporation · Foundation Not published · $10K UNeMed awards $10,000 in unrestricted research funds to the inventor or group of inventors who submit the most promising invention. The award was introduced in 2008 to promote the disclosure of new inventions to UNeMed.	Not published	$10K
NMOS Research Grant & Ryan Beaulieu Research Grant New Mexico Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · $1K The New Mexico Ornithological Society (NMOS) offers two annual research grants, including the $1000 Ryan Beaulieu Research Grant, which honors Ryan Beaulieu and supports non-collection bird research.	Not published	$1K
Nuvance Health Taconic IPA Science Education Grants Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Nuvance Health Taconic IPA Science Education Grants aim to enhance science education for secondary teachers in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Catalyst Award Grant American Lung Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Catalyst Award, offered by the American Lung Association, supports innovative research on lung disease and biology.	Not published	Up to $100K
Pi Chubb Field Trip NJ Grant (Community Foundation of New Jersey) Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K This opportunity funds trips to arts and cultural organizations, historical landmarks, nature preserves, science institutions, and college tours.	Rolling	Up to $2K
PERF Shields Research Grant Child Neurology Education and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports emerging medical practitioners and researchers conducting pediatric epilepsy research, with particular emphasis on translational neuroimaging and neurodevelopmental conditions.	Not published	Varies
Pediatric Lupus Research Grant Lupus Foundation of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $45K The Pediatric Lupus Research Grant aims to provide pilot funding for innovative research initiatives focusing on pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).	Not published	Up to $45K
National MS Society: Clinician Scientist Development Awards National Multiple Sclerosis Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is bringing the world together to cure MS for every single person — as fast as possible.	Not published	Varies
Society Awards: Outstanding Doctoral Research in Biophysics Award Grant Biophysical Society · Foundation Not published · $1K The Society Awards: Outstanding Doctoral Research in Biophysics Award recognizes exceptional PhD thesis research and writing in biophysics.	Not published	$1K
The Dr. Robert Brooks Memorial Grant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NCI Immunotherapy Fellowship Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This fellowship supports clinical or translational research in cancer immunotherapy and will be awarded to an MD, PhD or combined MD/PhD.	Not published	Varies
Precision Approaches in Radiation Synthetic Combinations (PAIRS, RP1 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits research projects that investigate actionable synthetic vulnerabilities that can be conditionally paired with tumor responses to radiation…	Forecast	Varies
Career Development Bridge Funding Award: K Bridge Grant Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Career Development Bridge Funding Award: K Bridge, offered by the Rheumatology Research Foundation, supports junior investigators aiming to continue their research while reapplying for NIH or VA career development awards.	Not published	Up to $100K
ELFSI SS Postdoctoral Award Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ethical, Legal, Forensics, and Societal Issues (ELFSI) SS Postdoctoral Award was created to encourage postdoctoral scholars interested in research relevant to ethical, legal, forensics, and societal issues in toxicology.	Not published	Varies
Walter Katkovsky Research Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $23K The Walter Katkovsky Research Grant, funded by the American Psychological Foundation, supports innovative research in psychotherapy aimed at enhancing behavioral, emotional, and cognitive outcomes.	Not published	Up to $23K
Smithsonian Climate Change Fellowships: Advancing Life on a Sustainable Planet Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Varies Climate change is dramatically and profoundly altering our planet, and for decades, Smithsonian researchers have been conducting studies and collecting data to understand these changes.	Not published	Varies
Gapontsev Prize for Innovations in Fiber Lasers Grant OSA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The Gapontsev Prize for Innovations in Fiber Lasers, established by the Optica Foundation, honors early-career professionals making significant contributions in fiber laser technology.	Not published	$20K
CURF Patent Award Clemson University Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CURF Patent Award honors Clemson University researchers who secure patents for their innovations. This is an annual recognition program celebrating the drive for research and innovation at Clemson University.	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 6,434 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 8, 2026, 3,617 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, 2,029 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for science research due?

Of 6,434 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 646 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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