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 state 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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Dolores C. Shockley Poster Awards - Undergraduates Grant American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $50 – $150 The Dolores C. Shockley Poster Awards for undergraduates honor Dr. Dolores C. Shockley, a pioneer in pharmacology and advocate for diversity.	Not published	$50 – $150
GSNP Postdoctoral Speaker Award American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Physical Society (APS) is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy, and…	Not published	Varies
AACR-AstraZeneca Career Development Award for Physician-Scientists, in Honor of José Baselga Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $300K The AACR requires applicants to complete an online Letter of Intent submission by the deadline indicated above for Letter of Inquiry.	Not published	$300K
Gus Poesch Research Fund Grant American Floral Endowment · Foundation Not published · $40K The Gus Poesch Research Fund, established in honor of innovator Gus Poesch, offers approximately $40,000 annually to support floriculture-related projects at The Ohio State University.	Not published	$40K
Open Access Funding Aabc Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Funding to make a research article "open access" in a journal that has accepted the article for publishing, or that the author anticipates will be accepted.	Rolling	Varies
March of Dimes Dr. Margaret Comerford Freda "Saving Babies, Together" Award Association of Women's Health Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses · Foundation Not published · Varies Presented annually to an experienced investigator whose research reflects the common commitment of the March of Dimes and AWHONN to promote the health of women and newborns.	Not published	Varies
Alternatives in Research (AiR) Challenge program Grant Alternatives Research and Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · $210K The Alternatives in Research (AiR) Challenge program, initiated by the Alternatives Research & Development Foundation (ARDF), seeks innovative research proposals that focus specifically on childhood cancer.	Not published	$210K
NIH T32 Genetics and Genomics of Muscle Disease Children's Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Terence Partridge, PhD - for information and inquiries	Not published	Varies
NorCal SOT Graduate Student Achievement Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The NorCal SOT Graduate Student Achievement Award is designed for graduate students engaged in toxicology research.	Not published	Varies
Women in Economics and Mathematics Research Consortium Social Science Research Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women in Economics and Mathematics Research Consortium, a partnership with the American Economic Association's Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Profession (CSWEP), supports evaluations of interventions designed to…	Not published	Varies
Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund (ARDEF) Program Grant Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $17.2M The Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund (ARDEF) Program, managed by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), aims to stimulate research and development efforts in Alabama.	Not published	Up to $17.2M
Stephen E. Laubach Structural Diagenesis Research Award Grant Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K Easily learn more about the Stephen E. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 01 May 2026.	Not published	$3K
NCEES Engineering Education Award National Council of Examiners For Engineering and Surveying · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K Recognizes engineering programs that encourage collaboration between students and professional engineers, integrating professional practice and education.	Not published	$10K – $25K
SPWLA Grants Society Of Petrophysicists And Well Log Analysts Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts Foundation provides grants to support students and faculty engaged in formation evaluation research.	Not published	$1K
Core Research Grants - Future of Work Russell Sage Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Future of Work program by the Russell Sage Foundation investigates the decline in quality of low-wage jobs in the U.S. It explores factors such as outsourcing, immigration, union decline, and technological changes.	Not published	Varies
SFARI Explorer Awards National Tuberous Sclerosis Association · Foundation Rolling · Up to $80K SFARI is considering applications on a rolling basis for their Explorer Awards. These awards support "high-risk/high-impact, exploratory experiments" relevant to autism.	Rolling	Up to $80K
Elsevier/VSS Young Investigator Award The Vision Sciences Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Awarded annually to an outstanding visual scientist who has received an advanced degree within the past 10 years.	Not published	Varies
Forensic Pathology Advanced Training Grant College Of American Pathologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Forensic Pathology Advanced Training Grant, supported by the College of American Pathologists Foundation, aims to address the physician shortage in pathology by providing CAP Junior Members with a four-week rotation at an ACGME…	Not published	Up to $5K
NJCCR RFA for the Fellowship Training Program Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · $5K – $100K The NJCCR Fellowship Training Program provides vital support to Qualifying Research Institutions, enabling them to offer structured training for first and second-year medical students.	Not published	$5K – $100K
IRSS RIFM Special Award for Inhalation Toxicology Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · $500 The IRSS RIFM Special Award for Inhalation Toxicology offers a $500 prize for trainees contributing to inhalation toxicology research.	Not published	$500
Society for Organic Petrology: Student Travel Award Grant Society for Organic Petrology · Foundation Not published · $1K The Society for Organic Petrology offers the Student Travel Award to support students attending its annual meetings. Three awards of $1,000 each are available for students who have successfully submitted an abstract for presentation.	Not published	$1K
Amyloidosis Foundation Travel Grants The Amyloidosis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Amyloidosis Foundation offers travel grants to support attendance at professional conferences and educational events related to amyloidosis research and clinical care.	Not published	Varies
COMNAP Early-Career Award Grant Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP) · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The COMNAP Antarctic Research Fellowship supports early-career researchers and professionals in their pursuit of Antarctic research.	Not published	Up to $15K
Madison-Gallatin Chapter Wilderness Grant Program Montana Wilderness Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	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 6,434 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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