Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 8, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,436 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. 3,620 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,436; from 2,028 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $752.6M; across 3,620 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 639 with a published date

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Equity in Access Research Grants Blood Cancer United Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2.5M The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Equity in Access Research Grants aim to enhance equitable access to care for blood cancer patients and survivors.	Not published	Up to $2.5M
Maternal and Pediatric Precision in Therapeutics (MPRINT) Knowledge and Research Coordination Center National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $3,625,000 total The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to establish a Knowledge and Research Coordination Center as part…	Forecast	$3,625,000 total
Michael E. Moomaw Scholarship Fund Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · $2K The Michael E. Moomaw Scholarship Fund, established by the SIOP Foundation, aims to support graduate students in Industrial-Organizational Psychology.	Not published	$2K
Ray Charles Foundation Scholarship Grant Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Ray Charles Foundation Scholarship supports diversity in neurosciences by offering scholarships to third- or fourth-year undergraduate and graduate students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).	Not published	Up to $10K
Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Research Advancing Health Equity Grant Health Resources in Action Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K The Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Research Advancing Health Equity supports Virginia-based partnerships in addressing systemic barriers to health equity.	Not published	$150K
Innovation Award Grant American Lung Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Innovation Award by the American Lung Association offers $75,000 annually for up to two years, aimed at supporting promising investigators in lung disease research.	Not published	Up to $150K
Competitive Graduate Research Fellowship Grant Maryland Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Varies The Competitive Graduate Research Fellowship, offered by Maryland Sea Grant, supports graduate students conducting research on critical issues affecting the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters.	Not published	Varies
Myrna P. Steinkamp Memorial Research Grant (Colorado Native Plant Society) Colorado Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · $1K The Steinkamp Fund supports research on the biology of Colorado's rare native plants.	Not published	$1K
The Sibanye-Stillwater Scholarship(s) Grant Tobacco Root Geological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Sibanye-Stillwater Scholarship, offered by the Tobacco Root Geological Society, supports undergraduate and graduate students in Geoscience programs pursuing research in mining or mineral exploration.	Not published	Up to $1K
L. Carl Brown AIMS Book Prize in North African Studies Grant American Institute for Maghrib Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 The L. Carl Brown AIMS Book Prize in North African Studies, established in 2013 by the American Institute for Maghrib Studies, honors outstanding scholarly works in North African studies.	Not published	$250
SER Northwest Chapter: Student Research Grants Society for Ecological Restoration · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Society for Ecological Restoration Northwest Chapter offers Student Research Grants up to $3,000 to support research that enhances ecosystem restoration in the Cascadia bioregion.	Not published	Up to $3K
Mentored Research-Development Award (MRDA) Program Delaware Health Sciences Alliance LLC · Foundation Not published · Varies A program providing mentored research development awards through the ACCEL Strategic Initiative.	Not published	Varies
Drug Discovery Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Fdn Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $120K The Drug Discovery Postdoctoral Fellowship by the PhRMA Foundation supports researchers in a multidisciplinary training program at accredited U.S. universities.	Not published	Up to $120K
Scialog: Early Science with the LSST LSST Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Team-based seed grants supporting collaborative research to accelerate scientific discovery using data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST).	Not published	Varies
Weil Foundation Grant The Weil Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Weil Foundation provides grants to advance integrative medicine through education, research, and policy reform.	Not published	Up to $300K
Platt Scholarships for Fieldwork Participation Grant American Society of Overseas · Foundation Not published · $2K The Platt Scholarships for Fieldwork Participation, offered by the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR), provide $2,000 scholarships for members involved in ASOR-affiliated archaeological projects.	Not published	$2K
Environmental Leadership Grants and Investments Environment Next Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Environment Next awards unsolicited grants and investments to individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations around the world working on environmental solutions.	Not published	Varies
CHEST Clinical Research Grants American College of Chest Physicians · Foundation Not published · Varies CHEST awards clinical research grants to early-career clinician-researchers in chest/pulmonary medicine, including a sarcoidosis-specific grant and jointly funded awards (e.g. CHEST/ALA community air-pollution & COPD research).	Not published	Varies
OREF Michael P. Kelly Sr Leadership Fellowship Program Grant Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The OREF Michael P. Kelly Sr Leadership Fellowship Program is a one-year virtual fellowship aimed at developing leadership skills in orthopedic residents.	Not published	Varies
SWOT Grants State of the World's Sea Turtles · State Not published · $1K – $2K SWOT Grants offer funding ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 for sea turtle research and conservation projects globally.	Not published	$1K – $2K
Ecosystem Health and Sustainable Fish Populations Grants: Ecological and Biological Research to Inform Management Great Lakes Fishery Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.3M The Great Lakes Fisheries Trust offers grants for ecological and biological research aimed at enhancing ecosystem health and sustainable fish populations.	Not published	Up to $1.3M
Neil Peart Neurosurgery Resident Research Award Glioblastoma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Neil Peart, legendary drummer and lyricist from the band Rush. Recognized as one of the greatest musicians and drummers of all time.	Not published	Varies
Polio Research Committee RFP Grant Global Polio Eradication Initiative · Foundation Not published · Varies The Polio Research Committee (PRC) seeks innovative research proposals to advance the Global Polio Eradication Initiative's objectives.	Not published	Varies
NEA Engagement Research Grant National Eczema Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The NEA Engagement Research Grant aims to enhance the research capabilities of early-career eczema investigators. This grant supports exploratory pilot research or secondary data analysis, fostering innovative insights in eczema research.	Not published	Up to $5K

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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 6,436 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 8, 2026, 3,620 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 (103), 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 6,436 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 639 have a published upcoming deadline, 921 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,816 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 43% 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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