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 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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Whitehall Foundation Grant Programs - Research Grants Whitehall Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Whitehall Foundation offers research grants to support innovative and scientifically meritorious projects in neurobiology, focusing on sensory and motor functions in both invertebrates and vertebrates.	Not published	Up to $100K
The Rainwater Prize - Milestone Prize for Advances in Tauopathy Research Grant Rainwater Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The Rainwater Prize - Milestone Prize for Advances in Tauopathy Research is awarded to individuals or teams who significantly contribute to understanding Tau-related diseases.	Not published	Up to $2M
Research and Scholarships Program Delta Dental of Delaware Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Care Foundation provides scholarships and research grants that support partnerships with universities and the education and development of future dental professionals.	Not published	Varies
Ecology Memorial Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ecology Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences. Open to juniors and seniors, this scholarship aims to foster educational advancement in ecology and related fields.	Not published	Varies
Public Policy & Public Health Award Grant American Lung Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Public Policy & Public Health Award by the American Lung Association aims to foster innovative research addressing critical public health issues impacting lung health.	Not published	Up to $100K
Division 39 Marsha D. McCary Fund Grant for Psychoanalysis American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $12K The Division 39 Marsha D. McCary Fund Grant for Psychoanalysis aims to enhance public understanding of psychoanalysis and its applications in various fields.	Not published	$12K
TAA Young Investigator Award Grant Tourette Association of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The TAA Young Investigator Award encourages early career researchers to advance our understanding of Tourette Syndrome (TS) through innovative clinical research.	Not published	Up to $150K
NDSU: The Engebretson Family Research Fund Grant North Dakota State University · Foundation Not published · $30K The NDSU: The Engebretson Family Research Fund supports pharmaceutical research aimed at developing innovative drug therapies and delivery systems.	Not published	$30K
FAER Transition to Independence Grant (TIG) Association of University Anesthesiologists · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Western SARE: Research and Education Grants Western SARE · Foundation Not published · Up to $350K This program involves scientists, agricultural producers, and others using interdisciplinary approaches to advance sustainable agriculture at local and regional levels.	Not published	Up to $350K
R Accelerated Award Grants Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $800K The R Accelerated Award Grants by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation aim to support innovative pediatric oncology research.	Not published	Up to $800K
Graduate Awards Program - Guidance, Navigation and Control Graduate Award Grant Aiaa Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The AIAA Foundation Graduate Awards Program offers a $3,500 scholarship for graduate students specializing in Guidance, Navigation, and Control.	Not published	Up to $4K
Advancing Technologies for Spatiotemporal Omics in Live Tissue Grant Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250K – $500K The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is calling for transformative research proposals through the Advancing Technologies for Spatiotemporal Omics in Live Tissue program.	Not published	$250K – $500K
Davetrina Seles Gadson Health Equity Grant Program National Aphasia Association I · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in memory of Dr. Davetrina Seles Gadson, a remarkable leader in speech-language pathology and health equity whose groundbreaking work advanced understanding of aphasia care for underserved communities.	Not published	Varies
Travel Grants American Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Varies Travel funding for ornithological professionals and students.	Not published	Varies
Collaborative Research Program (CRP) - Faculty Grant Arkansas Space Grant Consortium · Foundation Not published · Up to $90K The Collaborative Research Program (CRP) - Faculty, managed by the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium, offers seed funding for aerospace-related research.	Not published	Up to $90K
National MS Society: John Dystel Prize Grant National Multiple Sclerosis Society · Foundation Not published · $40K The John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research, awarded by the National MS Society and the American Academy of Neurology, recognizes innovative contributions to MS research.	Not published	$40K
Reproductive Scientist Development Program March of Dimes Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NASA Microplastics Research and Education Center (Minority University Research and Education Project Institutional Research Opportunity - MIRO) Alaska Pacific University Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5M Microplastics have been detected in almost every ecosystem globally and in subsistence foods and waterways in Alaska. The center aims to determine the extent and impact of microplastics on human, animal, and ecosystem health.	Not published	$5M
Goodman and Gilman Award in Receptor Pharmacology Grant American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $3K The Goodman and Gilman Award in Receptor Pharmacology, established in 1980, honors significant research in the pharmacology of biological receptors.	Not published	$3K
Translational Adult Glioma Grant Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation is to improve the quality of life and increase the life expectancy of people diagnosed with brain tumors.	Not published	Varies
LCRF Research Grant on Prevention and Early Detection in Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual research grant awarded to scientists who demonstrate promise and ingenuity in lung cancer research.	Not published	Varies
Botany Travel Awards: Cuatrecasas / Smith/ Robinson/ Funk Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Varies Department of Botany Travel Awards are presented annually to support the study of collections in the United States National Herbarium. Typically, about four awards are made, each with an allowance up to $5000.	Not published	Varies
Prevent Cancer Foundation Fellowships Grant Prevent Cancer Foundation aka Cancer Research & Prevention Fndn · Foundation Not published · $100K The Prevent Cancer Foundation, a unique U.S.-based nonprofit, is dedicated to cancer prevention and early detection. Their mission is to empower individuals to stay ahead of cancer, aiming to reduce cancer deaths by 40% by 2035.	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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