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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Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research Program Sigma Xi · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research Program, celebrating 100 years of supporting research, offers financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students.	Not published	Up to $5K
Bridge Funding Award Foundation for SMFM · Foundation Not published · $75K The Foundation introduced a one-year bridge grant in 2015, made possible with generous support from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.	Not published	$75K
Innovative Research Award Grant Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Innovative Research Award, funded by the Rheumatology Research Foundation, aims to support groundbreaking research in rheumatic diseases.	Not published	Up to $400K
Integrated Specific Pathogen Free Research Models and Human New Approach Methodologies to Advance HIV/AIDS Research (U42 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $212K – $2.7M This NOFO is issued during a period of accelerating development, validation, and adoption of human new approach methodologies (NAMs).	Forecast	$212K – $2.7M
Timothy & Cynthia Shanahan Outstanding Dissertation Award Grant International Literacy Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Timothy & Cynthia Shanahan Outstanding Dissertation Award, presented by the International Literacy Association, recognizes exceptional doctoral research in the field of reading and literacy.	Not published	Varies
MSA Interchange Invitee Award Mycological Society of America · Foundation Not published · Varies _The MSA Interchange Ambassador’s fund supports up to two MSA Interchange Invitees (members of diverse communities welcomed to MSA) annually._ The MSA Interchange Invitee awards are presented annually to exceptional scientists from…	Not published	Varies
Primate Conservation Inc. Grant Primate Conservation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Primate Conservation Inc. Grant supports vital field research aimed at conserving endangered primate species in their natural habitats. Open to graduate students and conservationists, it prioritizes projects in Asia and West Africa.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Palliative Care Research Across the Lifespan: Leveraging the Palliative Care Consortium National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA), with other members of the NIH Palliative Care Research Working Group, intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite applications proposing research on palliative care across the…	Forecast	Varies
Undergraduate Development Program Student Travel Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The Undergraduate Development Program Student Travel Award offers undergraduate science majors a unique opportunity to attend the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting from March 21–23, 2026.	Not published	Varies
ASTR Theater and Performance Art Studies Research Fellowships Grant American Society for Theatre Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The ASTR Theater and Performance Art Studies Research Fellowships provide funding for scholars conducting significant research in theatre and performance studies.	Not published	Up to $3K
Strauss and Katz World Congress Fund Scholarship Grant American Academy of Dermatology Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $2K The Strauss and Katz World Congress Fund Scholarship provides financial support for dermatologists from low-income economies to attend the AAD Annual Meeting.	Not published	$2K – $2K
Traveling Fellowship to Australia and New Zealand Grant American College of Surgeons · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Traveling Fellowship to Australia and New Zealand, offered by the American College of Surgeons, promotes international collaboration in surgical science and education.	Not published	Up to $10K
Johns Hopkins Merkin Peripheral Neuropathy and Nerve Regeneration Center: Micro Grants Johns Hopkins University · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Johns Hopkins Merkin Peripheral Neuropathy and Nerve Regeneration Center offers Micro Grants to support innovative research in peripheral neuropathy and nerve regeneration.	Not published	Up to $20K
Career Development Award The Marfan Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A research grant program offered by The Marfan Foundation Inc.	Not published	Varies
Resident/Fellow Research Grant Radiological Society of North America Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Resident/Fellow Research Grant by the Radiological Society of North America supports young radiologists in research during training.	Not published	Up to $75K
A.F. Skutch Medal Grant Association of Field Ornithologistsinc · Foundation Not published · $1K The A.F. Skutch Medal, awarded by the Association of Field Ornithologists, honors outstanding contributions to Neotropical ornithology.	Not published	$1K
Combined Pilot Research Grants: ASMS/PSF Plastic Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Combined Pilot Research Grants from the Plastic Surgery Foundation and the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons aim to promote innovative research in maxillofacial surgery.	Not published	Up to $15K
FSSS Early Career Scientist Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · $2K This award is selected on the basis of scientific merit and outstanding demonstration of leadership and service to the scientific/toxicology community and is given to SOT members engaged in the field of food safety, including areas such as…	Not published	$2K
Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment Grant Ecological Society of Australia · Foundation Not published · Up to $9K The Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment Grant, offered by the Ecological Society of Australia, supports Australian PhD students with research funding up to $22,500 for wildlife studies.	Not published	Up to $9K
PHenomenal Impact Fund for Global PH Research Team Phenomenal Hope · Foundation Not published · Varies Team PHenomenal Hope developed this fund to make a lasting impact by funding research in pulmonary hypertension and supporting life-improving and life-saving medicine development.	Not published	Varies
William E. and Thelma F. Housman Foundation for Medical Research Grant Tua William & Thelma Housman Fdn · Foundation Not published · Varies The William E. and Thelma F. Housman Foundation for Medical Research Grant supports charitable organizations in Oregon focused on medical research.	Not published	Varies
Macular Degeneration Research Program: New Investigator Grant Program Brightfocus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K The Macular Degeneration Research Program, offered by BrightFocus Foundation, supports new and early investigators in age-related macular degeneration research.	Not published	Up to $450K
SIPES Foundation: Earth Science Scholarship Program Grant Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists · Foundation Not published · Varies The SIPES Foundation's Earth Science Scholarship Program supports U.S. citizens enrolled as upper-division or graduate students in Earth Science or related fields.	Not published	Varies
Building Sustainable Software Tools for Open Science (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS) along with other NIH Institutes and Centers NEI, NHLBI, NHGRI, NIA, NIAAA, NIAMS, NIBIB, NICHD, NIDCD, NIDCR, NIDDK, NIDA, NIEHS, NIMH, NINDS, NIMHD, NLM, NCCIH, and NCI intends to publish a…	Forecast	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 6,436 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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