Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 8, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,434 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. 3,619 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,434; from 2,028 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $752.4M; across 3,619 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 631 with a published date

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AAOF Career Development Award American Academy of Optometry Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Academy of Optometry's scientific-research Career Development Award for optometric faculty is intended to positively influence and reduce the age at which optometric faculty establish independent research careers.	Not published	Varies
International MSA Travel Award Grant Mycological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $1K The International MSA Travel Award, offered by the Mycological Society of America, supports current student members and postdocs presenting at the annual meeting.	Not published	$1K
Clinical Fellowship Grants Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
IDF Research Grant Program Immune Deficiency Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The IDF Research Grant Program supports patient-oriented research projects that have a specified benefit for improving the treatment, health, disease management, or diagnosis of people with primary immunodeficiencies (PI).	Not published	$25K – $50K
Henry P. David Grant for International Travel in Human Reproductive Behavior and Population Studies American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Henry P. David Grant for International Travel in Human Reproductive Behavior and Population Studies, funded by the American Psychological Foundation, offers a one-time $1,000 grant aimed at supporting non-U.S. doctoral-level students…	Not published	$1K
Menke Scholarship to Improve Wildlife Habitat Grant Webster Groves Nature Study Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Menke Scholarship, offered by the Webster Groves Nature Study Society, aims to enhance wildlife habitats in Missouri.	Not published	Up to $4K
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Open Access Publishing Fund Grant The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Open Access Publishing Fund Grant supports research that enhances animal welfare.	Not published	Up to $5K
Aroid Fellowship Grant Missouri Botanical Garden · Foundation Not published · Varies The Aroid Fellowship, offered by the Missouri Botanical Garden, supports young scientists in botany and plant sciences, particularly in Neotropical aroid research.	Not published	Varies
Franklin Research Grants American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Franklin Research Grants support noncommercial research by funding travel to libraries and archives, purchasing research materials, and covering fieldwork or laboratory expenses.	Not published	Up to $7K
Micheal Lefor Grant Connecticut Association of Wetland Scientists · Foundation Not published · $2K The Micheal Lefor Grant, sponsored by the Connecticut Association of Wetland Scientists, supports research by undergraduate or graduate students from accredited Connecticut colleges.	Not published	$2K
Gold Key Award Grant Sigma Xi · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gold Key Award, presented by Sigma Xi, honors exceptional contributions to the fields of science and engineering.	Not published	Varies
F.J. McGuigan Early Career Investigator Research Grant on Understanding the Human Mind American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K The F.J. McGuigan Early Career Investigator Research Grant supports early career psychological scientists whose research explores mental functions, including cognition and motivation.	Not published	$15K
Subgroup Awards: Young Bioenergeticist Award Grant Biophysical Society · Foundation Not published · $150 The Young Bioenergeticist Award, presented by the Biophysical Society, recognizes outstanding postdoctoral fellows and young principal investigators in the bioenergetics field.	Not published	$150
Understanding Cerebellar Contributions to Cognitive and Affective Functions in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease/Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research on the cerebellum’s contributions to cognitive and affective functions in healthy aging as well as in the…	Forecast	Varies
Individual Investigator Research Awards Grant The Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Individual Investigator Research Awards, funded by the Foundation Fighting Blindness, support innovative research targeting inherited retinal degenerative diseases and dry age-related macular degeneration.	Not published	Up to $300K
Civitan International Research Center - Travel Awards Grant UAB Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Civitan International Research Center (CIRC) provides $1200 travel awards for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to present their work at conferences on neurodevelopmental disabilities.	Not published	$1K
ASCO-SITC Immuno-Oncology Symposium Merit Awards Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
APSA Spring Centennial Center Research Grant Program American Political Science Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The APSA Spring Centennial Center Research Grant Program provides crucial funding for political science research, supporting scholars in non-tenure track positions, faculty from non-PhD granting institutions, and graduate students.	Not published	Up to $3K
Food System Research Fund Humane America Animal Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Kimberly-Clark Nursing Research Award Association of Women's Health Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes and awards nursing research that investigates variables relevant to women's health, obstetric and neonatal nursing.	Not published	Varies
Mara E. Lieberman Memorial Travel Grants Endocrine Society · Foundation Not published · $500 The Mara E. Lieberman Memorial Travel Grants support outstanding female researchers presenting at the Endocrine Society's ENDO 2025 Annual Meeting.	Not published	$500
Jacob P. Waletzky Award Grant Society for Neuroscience · Foundation Not published · $30K The Jacob P. Waletzky Award, presented by the Society for Neuroscience, honors early career scientists whose research significantly advances the understanding of drug addiction.	Not published	$30K
Chapman Research Grants American Museum of Natural History · Foundation Not published · $1K – $4K The Chapman Research Grants, administered by the American Museum of Natural History, provide competitive funding for graduate students focused on ornithological research, particularly in evolutionary biology.	Not published	$1K – $4K
AKC Rising Researcher RFP Grant American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The AKC Rising Researcher RFP invites innovative research proposals from postdoctoral researchers dedicated to advancing canine health.	Not published	Up to $30K

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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 6,434 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 8, 2026, 3,619 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 (89), 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 6,434 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 631 have a published upcoming deadline, 919 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,824 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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