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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John Dawson Award for Excellence in Plasma Physics Research Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · $5K The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society.	Not published	$5K
AOS-Sponsored Student Memberships American Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Varies Sponsored memberships in the American Ornithological Society for students.	Not published	Varies
CDF-SSCD Outreach Program to Improve Detection of Celiac Disease Research Award Celiac Disease Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K Research award focused on developing and implementing outreach programs to improve detection and diagnosis of celiac disease, particularly in underserved populations.	Not published	$100K
Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program: Postdoctoral Training Phase Grant Howard Hughes Medical Institute · Foundation Not published · $200K – $400K The Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program, funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, aims to enhance diversity in the scientific community by supporting early-career researchers.	Not published	$200K – $400K
Wolpoff Family Foundation Grant Wolpoff Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wolpoff Family Foundation Grant seeks to support established organizations in Montgomery County, Maryland, that have been operational for at least five years.	Not published	Varies
Ghar Parau Foundation Expedition Grant Award The Ghar Parau Foundation · Foundation Not published · Approximately £10,000 The Ghar Parau Foundation Expedition Grant Award supports British caving expeditions worldwide, emphasizing innovative exploration and scientific study.	Not published	Approximately £10,000
Cystinosis Research Proposals Grant Cystinosis Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cystinosis Research Foundation is inviting proposals for research and fellowships aimed at improving the lives of cystinosis patients.	Not published	Varies
Early Career Research Grant Award The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused · Foundation Not published · Varies TLC's Early Career Research Grant Award program supports the work of outstanding scientists early in their careers.	Not published	Varies
ABF Doctoral Fellowship in Law and Social Science American Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies American Bar Foundation residential doctoral fellowships supporting PhD candidates conducting dissertation research in law and social science (including ABF/NSF Law and Inequality and ABF/AccessLex Legal & Higher Education tracks).	Not published	Varies
OREF/John W. Brown Early-Stage Investigator Enabling Technologies in Musculoskeletal Care Research Grant Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The OREF/John W. Brown Early-Stage Investigator Grant supports innovative research in musculoskeletal health, encouraging early-stage investigators to submit proposals utilizing enabling technologies.	Not published	Up to $100K
Scientific Research Projects Grammy Museum Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Each year, the GRAMMY Museum Grant Program awards grants to organizations and individuals to support research on the impact of music on the human condition.	Not published	Up to $20K
WMU Department of Biological Sciences: Charles River Life Sciences Scholarship Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles River Life Sciences Scholarship at Western Michigan University supports undergraduate students majoring in biological sciences.	Not published	Varies
Forest Fungal Ecology Award Grant Mycological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Forest Fungal Ecology Research Award supports innovative ecological studies of fungal interactions in old growth forests and endangered ecosystems. Applicants, including Masters or PhD students, must be current MSA members.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Eastern Branch: John Henry Comstock Award Grant The Entomological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $100 The Eastern Branch John Henry Comstock Award recognizes outstanding graduate students in entomology.	Not published	$100
Mellon Mays Predoctoral Research Grants Social Science Research Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Mellon Mays Predoctoral Research Grants provide financial support for Ph.D. students who are Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellows.	Not published	Up to $7K
American Society of Biomechanics: Founders’ Award Grant The American Society of Biomechanics · Foundation Not published · $1K The American Society of Biomechanics' Founders’ Award recognizes outstanding scientific achievement in biomechanics and excellence in mentoring.	Not published	$1K
Medieval Academy Dissertation Grants Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The Medieval Academy of America offers Dissertation Grants to support advanced graduate students writing Ph.D. dissertations on medieval topics.	Not published	Varies
Neural Ensembles & Used Substances (NExUS) Collaboratory: Building a Multimodal Inventory of Cell Ensembles Encoding the Effects of Addictive Substances National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Up to $700K The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) seeks to advance its mission by supporting the expansion of the Collaboratory on Neural Ensembles & Used Substances (NExUS), an effort to build a knowledgebase of the neural cell populations and…	Forecast	Up to $700K
Establishing a Research Network to Guide Foundational Research on Human Consciousness National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $600,000 total This Funding Opportunity will establish the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research Network to Guide Foundational Research on Human Consciousness , leveraging a trans-NIH collaboration of 14 Institutes, Centers, and Offices dedicated to…	Forecast	$600,000 total
NYSS Student Support American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Applications must be received at least 11 days prior to the symposium, and should be e-mailed to the Grant Coordinator._ The American Physical Society (APS) is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the…	Not published	Varies
Fibrolamellar Research Collaboration Travel Fund The Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Fibrolamellar Research Collaboration Travel Fund supports researchers who need face-to-face collaborative meetings to advance fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) research initiatives.	Rolling	Varies
Anna C. & Oliver C. Colburn Fellowships Grant Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · $9K The Anna C. & Oliver C. Colburn Fellowships support pre-doctoral students and recent PhD graduates in their archaeological studies at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, Greece.	Not published	$9K
Brazil Scientific Mobility Program (BSMP) Institute of International Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A large-scale, multiyear international scholarship initiative sending Brazilian undergraduate and graduate students to study and train in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields globally, with significant focus on United…	Not published	Varies
Simons Fellows in Mathematics Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $135K The Simons Fellows in Mathematics Grant supports faculty in extending sabbatical research leaves to a full academic year.	Not published	Up to $135K

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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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