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 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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Steven M. Fox Lifetime Achievement Award Veterinary Orthopedic Society · Foundation Not published · Varies An annual award created in 2022 to honor Dr. Steve Fox and presented to VOS members who have shown a lifelong commitment to collaboration between research, practice, and industry with significant contributions to the field of veterinary…	Not published	Varies
American Society of Biomechanics: Student Travel Awards Grant The American Society of Biomechanics · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Society of Biomechanics offers Student Travel Awards to facilitate the attendance of student members at its annual meeting.	Not published	Varies
NIST CARES Act Pandemic Response Funding Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute · Foundation Not published · $3.4M Funded high-impact projects for COVID-19 pandemic response through development of robotics solutions to address manufacturing and healthcare challenges.	Not published	$3.4M
Mansfield-PhRMA Research Scholars Program Maureen & Mike Mansfield Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Brings eight young researchers from Japan's pharmaceutical industry to the United States annually to learn about U.S. healthcare policy, pharmaceutical research, regulatory practices, and translational research.	Not published	Varies
Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) in Human Cancers for Years 2027, 2028, and 2029 (P50 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $25,000,000 total Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for P50 Research Center Grants for Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE). This is a re-issuance of PAR-23-284 .	Forecast	$25,000,000 total
Impact of Conscious Discipline Research Grant (Education Innovation and Research) Preschool Promise Inc · Foundation Not published · $4M A highly competitive federal research grant from the U.S. Department of Education to study the impact of Conscious Discipline on classroom quality and student outcomes, particularly school readiness.	Not published	$4M
SNAPP Funding Grant The Nature Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M SNAPP Funding, a collaboration between The Nature Conservancy and the Wildlife Conservation Society, addresses critical conservation challenges through evidence-based solutions.	Not published	Up to $1M
Katharine H. Putnam Fellowships in Plant Science Grant Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Up to $83K The Katharine H. Putnam Fellowships in Plant Science, offered by the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, invite early-career researchers with a PhD to conduct independent research using the Arboretum’s extensive living collections.	Not published	Up to $83K
T32 Training Program Versiti Indiana Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A training program supporting postdoctoral research training in transfusion medicine, hematology research, and clinical laboratory science research.	Not published	Varies
ASTRO-LUNGevity Residents / Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed Grant LUNGevity Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The ASTRO-LUNGevity Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed Grant aims to enhance the research careers of residents and fellows focused on radiation oncology, specifically benefiting lung cancer patients.	Not published	Up to $50K
Research Grants for Preventing Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Youth and Young Adults (R01) FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Research Grants for Preventing Violence and Violence Related Injury (R01) aim to fund innovative effectiveness research addressing interpersonal violence and suicide among high-risk groups, particularly youth aged 10-24.	Not published	Up to $400K
Western Institute of Nursing Research Grant Sigma Theta Tau Intl Fo For Nursing · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Western Institute of Nursing Research Grant is designed to support registered nurses in advancing nursing through research.	Not published	Up to $10K
Career Development Program: Special Fellow (2- & 3-Year Awards) Grant Blood Cancer United Inc · Foundation Not published · $70K – $75K The Career Development Program: Special Fellow offers 2-3 year awards for postdocs with 3-5 years of experience, aiming to enhance their competitiveness for independent positions in blood cancer research.	Not published	$70K – $75K
Strategic Research Grant: Dissemination and Implementation Research American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The Strategic Research Grant: Dissemination and Implementation Research, offered by the AASM Foundation, aims to enhance patient-centered care for sleep disorders through innovative research.	Not published	$50K – $250K
Health Equity Innovation Award: Enhance Equity Funding Opportunity (U01) Clinical Trials Not Allowed Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $1M The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to fund innovative research that will strengthen and advance minority health and health equity objectives.	Forecast	$1M
Steven M. Horvath Travel Award American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Must sign in with ACSM Member ID to access applications._ To educate and empower professionals to advance the science and practice of health and human performance.	Not published	Varies
CLIN 2: Funding Opportunity for Clinical Trial Stage Projects Grant California Institute for Regenerative Medicine · Foundation Not published · Up to $15M The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) offers funding opportunities for clinical trials focused on regenerative medicine therapies, including stem cell and genetic therapies.	Not published	Up to $15M
Translational Research Grants Cystic Fibrosis Research Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Four translational research grants announced in 2025:	Not published	Varies
Intramural - Extramural Collaboration for Advanced 3-D Tissue Models for Drug Screening (Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $1,600,000 total NIH intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications that will develop, validate and demonstrate the utility of advanced 3-D tissue models for testing the efficacy of various therapeutic modalities…	Forecast	$1,600,000 total
Donaghue Foundation: Another Look Grant The Patrick and Catherine Weldon · Foundation Not published · Varies The Donaghue Foundation's Another Look Grant focuses on enhancing health and well-being for older adults in long-term care facilities.	Not published	Varies
Grants-in-Aid of Research Grant Phycological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Grants-in-Aid of Research program, established by the Phycological Society of America, supports graduate and postdoctoral researchers in phycology.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Center for IBD and Celiac Disease Postdoctoral and Early Career Support Award Stanford Health Care · Foundation Not published · Varies Stanford Medicine Childern's Health Center for IBD and Celiac - Postdoc and Early Career Support Research Program The Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Celiac Disease Postdoctoral and Early…	Not published	Varies
BES: Small Research Grant British Ecological Society (BES) · Foundation Not published · Up to £5,000 The BES: Small Research Grant supports innovative ecological research with funding up to £5,000. Open to all ecologists globally, it particularly encourages early career researchers.	Not published	Up to £5,000
NAF: Research Grants - Pioneer SCA3 Translational Awards National Ataxia Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $100K The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) offers the Pioneer SCA3 Translational Awards to advance research on Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 (SCA3).	Not published	$100K

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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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